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... 4 Bottom View 5 Outlook View 6 Front View 6 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Lock Keys 13 Embedded Numeric Keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Touchpad 18 Touchpad Basics 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20 Chapter 2 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the...
... 4 Bottom View 5 Outlook View 6 Front View 6 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Lock Keys 13 Embedded Numeric Keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Touchpad 18 Touchpad Basics 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20 Chapter 2 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the...
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... Bottom View 83 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 85 Exploded Diagram 86 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 95 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 97 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 98 Appendix C Online Support Information 101 Index 103 VIII
... Bottom View 83 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 85 Exploded Diagram 86 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 95 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 97 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 98 Appendix C Online Support Information 101 Index 103 VIII
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Keyboard and Pointing Device T 84-/85-key Windows keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T One type II CardBus PC Card slot One RJ-45 jack for Ethernet One RJ-11 phone jack One DC-in jack (AC adapter) One external monitor port One speaker/headphone-out jack One audio line-in jack One microphone-in jack Two USB ports One FIR port 2 Chapter 1
Keyboard and Pointing Device T 84-/85-key Windows keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T One type II CardBus PC Card slot One RJ-45 jack for Ethernet One RJ-11 phone jack One DC-in jack (AC adapter) One external monitor port One speaker/headphone-out jack One audio line-in jack One microphone-in jack Two USB ports One FIR port 2 Chapter 1
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... printer, IR-aware computer). 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for launching frequently used to invoke the Microsoft Notebook application. 13 a + | button Used to cycle through active Windows application. 6 Chapter 1 buttons 12 Application key button By default, used programs. 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Click buttons (left, The...
... printer, IR-aware computer). 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for launching frequently used to invoke the Microsoft Notebook application. 13 a + | button Used to cycle through active Windows application. 6 Chapter 1 buttons 12 Application key button By default, used programs. 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Click buttons (left, The...
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Below are a few examples: á + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) á + E (Explores My Computer) á + F (Finds Document) á + M (Minimizes All) j+ á + M (Undoes Minimize All) á + R (Displays the Run...dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Chapter 1 15 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows logo key á Application key Description Start button.
Below are a few examples: á + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) á + E (Explores My Computer) á + F (Finds Document) á + M (Minimizes All) j+ á + M (Undoes Minimize All) á + R (Displays the Run...dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Chapter 1 15 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows logo key á Application key Description Start button.
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... touchpad. This means the cursor responds as you how to use the touchpad: T Move your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows applications. 18 Chapter 1 Touchpad Basics The following items teach you move the cursor. T Press the left or right. These two buttons are using an external...
... touchpad. This means the cursor responds as you how to use the touchpad: T Move your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows applications. 18 Chapter 1 Touchpad Basics The following items teach you move the cursor. T Press the left or right. These two buttons are using an external...
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... Mode 2), CD-ROM/XA (Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2), CD-Extra, CD-I, Video CD, Photo CD (Single and Multiple Sessions), I-Trax, CD-R, CD-RW Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP 5V(DC) +/- 5% 22 Chapter 1 Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power...
... Mode 2), CD-ROM/XA (Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2), CD-Extra, CD-I, Video CD, Photo CD (Single and Multiple Sessions), I-Trax, CD-R, CD-RW Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP 5V(DC) +/- 5% 22 Chapter 1 Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power...
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... DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. Keyboard Item Windows 95 keys Yes Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Yes Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell...
... DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. Keyboard Item Windows 95 keys Yes Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Yes Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell...
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.... The following dialog box displays. To change a password, follow the same steps used to enter a password. If you successfully entered the password, the system starts Windows. You have three chances to set a password, except type nothing in the password boxes. Choose No if otherwise.
.... The following dialog box displays. To change a password, follow the same steps used to enter a password. If you successfully entered the password, the system starts Windows. You have three chances to set a password, except type nothing in the password boxes. Choose No if otherwise.
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...used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is required for the Acer TravelMate C100 notebook machine. You can find it from this diskette, first boot from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find the utility in the TravelMate C100 service CD kit. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. To...test and its functions. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. Mother Board Data Utility To use this diskette, then a "Microsoft Windows ME Startup Menu" prompt you to use IFlash. To get this program, either download it in Service CD kit. System Utility Diskette This ...
...used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is required for the Acer TravelMate C100 notebook machine. You can find it from this diskette, first boot from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find the utility in the TravelMate C100 service CD kit. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. To...test and its functions. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. Mother Board Data Utility To use this diskette, then a "Microsoft Windows ME Startup Menu" prompt you to use IFlash. To get this program, either download it in Service CD kit. System Utility Diskette This ...
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...the drive or can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to select the test device. Go to fail. Press m in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one label attached to a controller, driver, or diskette. Reconnect the external... Chapter 4 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (see "System Diagnostic Diskette" on the System board. Press m in the message window. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on page 40 for details. 1. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the...
...the drive or can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to select the test device. Go to fail. Press m in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one label attached to a controller, driver, or diskette. Reconnect the external... Chapter 4 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (see "System Diagnostic Diskette" on the System board. Press m in the message window. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on page 40 for details. 1. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the...
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... keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Replace the system board. Go to be tested. Press m in the message window.
... keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Replace the system board. Go to be tested. Press m in the message window.
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...Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is damaged. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. See "Standby Mode" on page 28. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the...Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the...
...Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is damaged. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. See "Standby Mode" on page 28. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the...Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the...
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Refer to the TravelMate C100 Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing depatment. Appendix B 97 Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures please refer to the following list of it's system functions are tested under Windows XP environment. All of components, adapter cards and peripherals which have passed this test.
Refer to the TravelMate C100 Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing depatment. Appendix B 97 Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures please refer to the following list of it's system functions are tested under Windows XP environment. All of components, adapter cards and peripherals which have passed this test.
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Keyboard I /O - Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Item Network Adapters IBM Ethernet/10baseT/100baseT Token Ring Multifunction Card CardBus Others Modem...Xircom Credit Card Modem 56 USR Megahertz 56K Modem, IBM ISDN Internet PC Card USR Megahertz ISDN 128K Acer 211c ViewSonic PF790 IBM 9514-B04 TFT monitor AcerView 76i Compaq Color Monitor V70 NEC 20" Color Monitor... IBM US English Keyboard (PS/AT style) Acer 101 Keyboard Microsoft Natural Keyboard (USB) Compaq Keyboard IBM Numeric Keypad III Chicony Keyboard (USB) IBM PS/2 ...
Keyboard I /O - Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Item Network Adapters IBM Ethernet/10baseT/100baseT Token Ring Multifunction Card CardBus Others Modem...Xircom Credit Card Modem 56 USR Megahertz 56K Modem, IBM ISDN Internet PC Card USR Megahertz ISDN 128K Acer 211c ViewSonic PF790 IBM 9514-B04 TFT monitor AcerView 76i Compaq Color Monitor V70 NEC 20" Color Monitor... IBM US English Keyboard (PS/AT style) Acer 101 Keyboard Microsoft Natural Keyboard (USB) Compaq Keyboard IBM Numeric Keypad III Chicony Keyboard (USB) IBM PS/2 ...
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... Removing 60 M Machine Disassembly 43 Mechanical Specification 28 media access on indicator 12 Memory Address Map 29 Memory Address Map 29 Memory Check 67 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 98 Modem 21 Modem Power Cable Removing 59 N Notebook Manager hotkey 16 num lock on indicator 12 O 104 Online Support Information 101...
... Removing 60 M Machine Disassembly 43 Mechanical Specification 28 media access on indicator 12 Memory Address Map 29 Memory Address Map 29 Memory Check 67 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 98 Modem 21 Modem Power Cable Removing 59 N Notebook Manager hotkey 16 num lock on indicator 12 O 104 Online Support Information 101...
TravelMate C100 User's Guide
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... click Turn Off. • Use the power switch Note: You can also shut down the computer. The POST (power-on self-test) routine executes and Windows begins loading.
... click Turn Off. • Use the power switch Note: You can also shut down the computer. The POST (power-on self-test) routine executes and Windows begins loading.
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Inputs data into your TravelMate # Item Description 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the center and ... down buttons in tablet mode. 12 Application key button By default, use the computer. Comfortable support area for your computer. 4 1 Getting to cycle through active Windows application. the center button is a 4-direction scroll button. 6 Microphone Captures sounds and voices into your hands when you use to invoke the notebook application. 13...
Inputs data into your TravelMate # Item Description 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the center and ... down buttons in tablet mode. 12 Application key button By default, use the computer. Comfortable support area for your computer. 4 1 Getting to cycle through active Windows application. the center button is a 4-direction scroll button. 6 Microphone Captures sounds and voices into your hands when you use to invoke the notebook application. 13...
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... formatting. 10 1 Getting to communicate in a wireless environment. By combining Windows-based applications with the versatility of penbased input, this computer offers new ways for users to know your TravelMate Using your TravelMate utilizes a stylus for convenience, ergonomic use, and portability. Running the Windows XP Professional operating system, your computer in tablet mode Your...
... formatting. 10 1 Getting to communicate in a wireless environment. By combining Windows-based applications with the versatility of penbased input, this computer offers new ways for users to know your TravelMate Using your TravelMate utilizes a stylus for convenience, ergonomic use, and portability. Running the Windows XP Professional operating system, your computer in tablet mode Your...
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...-F12) Description When Caps Lock is on and off. A better solution would be to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Note: To access the Num Lock and Scroll Lock functions, hold the...
...-F12) Description When Caps Lock is on and off. A better solution would be to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Note: To access the Num Lock and Scroll Lock functions, hold the...