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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-8 I/O Ports 1-9 Software and Tools 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-11 Dimensions and Weight 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Open Front View 1-12 Close Front View 1-14 Left View 1-15 Right View 1-16 Base View 1-17 Indicators 1-18 Touchpad Basics 1-19 Keyboard 1-20 Hotkeys 1-23 Special Keys 1-24...
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-8 I/O Ports 1-9 Software and Tools 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-11 Dimensions and Weight 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Open Front View 1-12 Close Front View 1-14 Left View 1-15 Right View 1-16 Base View 1-17 Indicators 1-18 Touchpad Basics 1-19 Keyboard 1-20 Hotkeys 1-23 Special Keys 1-24...
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... Controller 1-30 System BIOS 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive 1-32 SSD Drive 1-33 Card Reader 1-33 LCD Panel 1-33 Supported LCD Resolutions 1-34 Supported GPU Resolutions 1-34 Audio Codec 1-35 Audio Interface 1-35 Webcam 1-35 LAN 1-35 Wireless LAN 1-36 USB Interface 1-37 HDMI Port 1-37 Expansion Card 1-37 System LED Indicators 1-37 Battery Pack 1-38 AC Adapter 1-38 System Power Management 1-38 System DMA Specification 1-39 System Interrupt Specification 1-39 System IO Address Map 1-39 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility...
... Controller 1-30 System BIOS 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive 1-32 SSD Drive 1-33 Card Reader 1-33 LCD Panel 1-33 Supported LCD Resolutions 1-34 Supported GPU Resolutions 1-34 Audio Codec 1-35 Audio Interface 1-35 Webcam 1-35 LAN 1-35 Wireless LAN 1-36 USB Interface 1-37 HDMI Port 1-37 Expansion Card 1-37 System LED Indicators 1-37 Battery Pack 1-38 AC Adapter 1-38 System Power Management 1-38 System DMA Specification 1-39 System Interrupt Specification 1-39 System IO Address Map 1-39 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility...
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...Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the Base Door 3-10 Removing the HDD Module 3-11 Removing the WLAN Module 3-15 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-17 Removing the Keyboard 3-18 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-20 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-20 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 3-21 Removing the Touchpad/Fingerprint Module 3-24 Removing the RF Key Control Module 3-29 Removing the TPM Board 3-30 Removing...
...Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the Base Door 3-10 Removing the HDD Module 3-11 Removing the WLAN Module 3-15 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-17 Removing the Keyboard 3-18 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-20 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-20 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 3-21 Removing the Touchpad/Fingerprint Module 3-24 Removing the RF Key Control Module 3-29 Removing the TPM Board 3-30 Removing...
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... 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-8 I/O Ports 1-9 Software and Tools 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-11 Dimensions and Weight 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Open Front View 1-12 Close Front View 1-14 Left View 1-15 Right View 1-16 Base View 1-17 Indicators 1-18 Touchpad Basics 1-19 Keyboard 1-20 Hotkeys 1-23 Special Keys 1-24 D2D Recovery...
... 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-8 I/O Ports 1-9 Software and Tools 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-11 Dimensions and Weight 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Open Front View 1-12 Close Front View 1-14 Left View 1-15 Right View 1-16 Base View 1-17 Indicators 1-18 Touchpad Basics 1-19 Keyboard 1-20 Hotkeys 1-23 Special Keys 1-24 D2D Recovery...
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... computer's many features. vPro models refer to Travelmate P633V, non-VPro models refer to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (for 32-bit OS) Display 0 13.3" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Super-slim design Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to Travelmate P633M.
... computer's many features. vPro models refer to Travelmate P633V, non-VPro models refer to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (for 32-bit OS) Display 0 13.3" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Super-slim design Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to Travelmate P633M.
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... compliant Keyboard and Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 88-/89-/93-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with international language support Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Control keys: Acer programmable key, Acer Backup key, Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, Acer email key, Microphone mute key, and Communication key Windows® and Application keys Multilanguage support 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
... compliant Keyboard and Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 88-/89-/93-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with international language support Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Control keys: Acer programmable key, Acer Backup key, Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, Acer email key, Microphone mute key, and Communication key Windows® and Application keys Multilanguage support 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... reader slot (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to remove/install the card. Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Note: Push to remove/insert the module. 6 Multi-in jack Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Push to secure the lock. Connects to the AC adapter. 3 USB port with Connects to USB devices. 5 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one card can operate at any given time. power...
... reader slot (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to remove/install the card. Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Note: Push to remove/insert the module. 6 Multi-in jack Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Push to secure the lock. Connects to the AC adapter. 3 USB port with Connects to USB devices. 5 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one card can operate at any given time. power...
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...to USB devices. 4 USB/eSATA port Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, / headphones). Icon Item 1 Microphone jack Description Accepts inputs from an external microphone. 2 Headphones/speaker Connects to USB or eSATA devices (only for certain models). Note: If you plug in an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available. 5 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 6 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 7 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network...
...to USB devices. 4 USB/eSATA port Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, / headphones). Icon Item 1 Microphone jack Description Accepts inputs from an external microphone. 2 Headphones/speaker Connects to USB or eSATA devices (only for certain models). Note: If you plug in an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available. 5 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 6 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 7 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network...
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... external keyboard or keypad is not changed by default. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can be turned on and off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Keyboard Lock Keys Table 1-8. Figure 1-9. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
... external keyboard or keypad is not changed by default. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can be turned on and off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Keyboard Lock Keys Table 1-8. Figure 1-9. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
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... connected to a network domain) Ctrl+ +Tab: Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use or to move focus to provide a variety of functions. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
... connected to a network domain) Ctrl+ +Tab: Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use or to move focus to provide a variety of functions. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
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... display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+F3 Communication device toggle Fn+F4 Sleep Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Fn+End Fn+ Fn+ Fn+ Fn+ Next Jump to return. Puts the computer in the combination. Turns the speakers on or off to save power. Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to the previous media file. To activate hotkeys...
... display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+F3 Communication device toggle Fn+F4 Sleep Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Fn+End Fn+ Fn+ Fn+ Fn+ Next Jump to return. Puts the computer in the combination. Turns the speakers on or off to save power. Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to the previous media file. To activate hotkeys...
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... 0 Specification Acer FineTouch™ keyboard 88-/89-/93-keys Yes Yes Overlay numeric keys Inverted "T" cursor keys Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows and Application keys Multilanguage support configurable by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-31 System BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Protocols supported Keyboard Item Type Total number of keys Windows logo key Internal and external USB keyboard work...
... 0 Specification Acer FineTouch™ keyboard 88-/89-/93-keys Yes Yes Overlay numeric keys Inverted "T" cursor keys Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows and Application keys Multilanguage support configurable by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-31 System BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Protocols supported Keyboard Item Type Total number of keys Windows logo key Internal and external USB keyboard work...
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... so most users do not need to select an item in the menu screen or in square brackets [ ] can vary depending on the right area of screen. The default setting of the screen. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is Disabled. To enter this the utility, during POST (power-on self-test), press F2 when the prompt appears on the bottom of the F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program...
... so most users do not need to select an item in the menu screen or in square brackets [ ] can vary depending on the right area of screen. The default setting of the screen. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is Disabled. To enter this the utility, during POST (power-on self-test), press F2 when the prompt appears on the bottom of the F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program...
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... Item Specific Help View or set the system time and date, enable or disable boot options, and enable or disable the D2D recovery feature. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: Wake on LAN: Wake on WLAN: SATA Mode: Wi-Fi: Bluetooth: Card Reader: Wired LAN: Audio: Camera: USB Ports: Power Off USB Charge: Battery Threshold: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [AHCI Mode] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [20%] F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select...
... Item Specific Help View or set the system time and date, enable or disable boot options, and enable or disable the D2D recovery feature. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: Wake on LAN: Wake on WLAN: SATA Mode: Wi-Fi: Bluetooth: Card Reader: Wired LAN: Audio: Camera: USB Ports: Power Off USB Charge: Battery Threshold: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [AHCI Mode] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [20%] F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select...
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... Tiano Setup Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Equal to save the setup changes. BIOS Exit Table 2-9. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-9. Exit Parameters Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Close the BIOS Setup Utility...
... Tiano Setup Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Equal to save the setup changes. BIOS Exit Table 2-9. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-9. Exit Parameters Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Close the BIOS Setup Utility...
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...Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the Base Door 3-10 Removing the HDD Module 3-11 Removing the WLAN Module 3-15 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-17 Removing the Keyboard 3-18 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-20 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-20 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 3-21 Removing the Touchpad/Fingerprint Module 3-24 Removing the RF Key Control Module 3-29 Removing the TPM Board 3-30 Removing...
...Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the Base Door 3-10 Removing the HDD Module 3-11 Removing the WLAN Module 3-15 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-17 Removing the Keyboard 3-18 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-20 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-20 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 3-21 Removing the Touchpad/Fingerprint Module 3-24 Removing the RF Key Control Module 3-29 Removing the TPM Board 3-30 Removing...
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... level. Check the Device Manager to the User Manual for when there is faulty and should be replaced. Drain stored power by pressing Fn+F5. 6. Connect an external monitor to the "LCD Failure" section on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Start the computer. different colored spots in the same location, the LCD panel is extensive pixel damage (i.e. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and "Removing the Microphone" procedures described...
... level. Check the Device Manager to the User Manual for when there is faulty and should be replaced. Drain stored power by pressing Fn+F5. 6. Connect an external monitor to the "LCD Failure" section on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Start the computer. different colored spots in the same location, the LCD panel is extensive pixel damage (i.e. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and "Removing the Microphone" procedures described...
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... failing FRU (do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When analyzing an intermittent problem, perform the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following procedures to the...
... failing FRU (do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When analyzing an intermittent problem, perform the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following procedures to the...
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... ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard 54h Set key click if enabled 58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM...
... ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard 54h Set key click if enabled 58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM...
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... Progress Codes or Error Codes detailing milestones in the system boot progress. Leaving SEC/Going to the OS. POSTCODE_PC_PEI_EXIT (0xe3) - No DXE IPL found at the end of PEI. POSTCODE_EC_IPL_PPI (0xee) - Troubleshooting 4-29 Entering PEI Dispatch. POSTCODE_PC_IPL_DXE (0xe4) - Exiting S3 boot path back to PEI. POSTCODE_EC_IPL_DXE (0xed) - POSTCODE_EC_DXE_ARCH (0xef) - Reset vector. POSTCODE_PC_SEC_EXIT (0xe1) - POSTCODE_EC_PEI_MEMORY (0xeb) - No permanent memory found...
... Progress Codes or Error Codes detailing milestones in the system boot progress. Leaving SEC/Going to the OS. POSTCODE_PC_PEI_EXIT (0xe3) - No DXE IPL found at the end of PEI. POSTCODE_EC_IPL_PPI (0xee) - Troubleshooting 4-29 Entering PEI Dispatch. POSTCODE_PC_IPL_DXE (0xe4) - Exiting S3 boot path back to PEI. POSTCODE_EC_IPL_DXE (0xed) - POSTCODE_EC_DXE_ARCH (0xef) - Reset vector. POSTCODE_PC_SEC_EXIT (0xe1) - POSTCODE_EC_PEI_MEMORY (0xeb) - No permanent memory found...
