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... in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. See "Front view" on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options, and troubleshooting. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on your notebook. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on...
... in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. See "Front view" on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options, and troubleshooting. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on your notebook. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on...
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... 30 Special considerations 31 Securing your computer 31 Using a computer security lock 31 Using passwords 31 Entering passwords 32 Setting passwords 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Fax/data modem 33 Built-in network feature 34 Fast Infrared (on selected models) 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 IEEE 1394 port 35 PC Card slot 36 BIOS utility 37 Boot sequence 37 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 38 Password 38 Using software 38 Playing DVD movies 38 Power management 39
... 30 Special considerations 31 Securing your computer 31 Using a computer security lock 31 Using passwords 31 Entering passwords 32 Setting passwords 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Fax/data modem 33 Built-in network feature 34 Fast Infrared (on selected models) 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 IEEE 1394 port 35 PC Card slot 36 BIOS utility 37 Boot sequence 37 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 38 Password 38 Using software 38 Playing DVD movies 38 Power management 39
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... support area for TravelMate 3210). 5 Wireless Press to enable/disable the wireless communication function. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. 6 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on and off to show the status of button/indicator Bluetooth communications (option only available for your hands when you use the computer. 7 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and (Left and right) right mouse buttons. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 9 Keyboard...
... support area for TravelMate 3210). 5 Wireless Press to enable/disable the wireless communication function. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. 6 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on and off to show the status of button/indicator Bluetooth communications (option only available for your hands when you use the computer. 7 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and (Left and right) right mouse buttons. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 9 Keyboard...
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...-based network (depends on selected models). Note: Only one Type II PC Card. 5-in-1 card reader Infrared port PC Card slot eject button Accepts an MS, MS PRO, MMC, SD, xD-Picture card (on selected models). Interfaces with S-video input. (on selected models) Connects to a television or display device with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (on model). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to a phone line. IEEE 1394 port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector...
...-based network (depends on selected models). Note: Only one Type II PC Card. 5-in-1 card reader Infrared port PC Card slot eject button Accepts an MS, MS PRO, MMC, SD, xD-Picture card (on selected models). Interfaces with S-video input. (on selected models) Connects to a television or display device with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (on model). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to a phone line. IEEE 1394 port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector...
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...® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIED™ solution (TravelMate 3210) Acer SignalUp wireless technology support WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® 7 English Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Input devices Audio Communication 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double layer (TravelMate 3210) • DVD-Dual double layer (TravelMate 2400) • DVD/CD-RW combo 5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digital...
...® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIED™ solution (TravelMate 3210) Acer SignalUp wireless technology support WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® 7 English Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Input devices Audio Communication 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double layer (TravelMate 3210) • DVD-Dual double layer (TravelMate 2400) • DVD/CD-RW combo 5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digital...
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...) port DC-in jack for AC adaptor Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Acer eManager (ePowerManagement/ePresentation/eRecovery/eSettings) Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Acer System Recovery CD Norton AntiVirus™ Adobe® Reader® CyberLink® PowerDVD™ NTI CD-Maker™ 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz soDIMM memory modules External USB floppy disk drive 9-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor Temperature: • Operating...
...) port DC-in jack for AC adaptor Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Acer eManager (ePowerManagement/ePresentation/eRecovery/eSettings) Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Acer System Recovery CD Norton AntiVirus™ Adobe® Reader® CyberLink® PowerDVD™ NTI CD-Maker™ 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz soDIMM memory modules External USB floppy disk drive 9-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor Temperature: • Operating...
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... the power button to the computer. Image is set to an external monitor. Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on an external monitor. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? English...
... the power button to the computer. Image is set to an external monitor. Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on an external monitor. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? English...
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... the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your computer. English 27 Taking your notebook PC with your office desk to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). When you are...
... the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your computer. English 27 Taking your notebook PC with your office desk to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). When you are...
TravelMate 3210 / 2400 / 3220 Service Guide
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...-key keyboard T Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN and Bluetooth® Audio T Audio system with two built-in speakers T MS-Sound compatible Communication T Modem: 56K ITU V.90/V.92 modem with a 5-degree curve T Internet 4-way scroll button I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T Three USB 2.0 ports 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS-PRO/MMC/SD/XD) PC Card slot (one Type II) IEEE 1394 port (TravelMate 3210/TravelMate 3220 only) Fast infrared (FIR) port (TravelMate 3210/TravelMate 3220 only) External display (VGA) port S-video...
...-key keyboard T Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN and Bluetooth® Audio T Audio system with two built-in speakers T MS-Sound compatible Communication T Modem: 56K ITU V.90/V.92 modem with a 5-degree curve T Internet 4-way scroll button I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T Three USB 2.0 ports 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS-PRO/MMC/SD/XD) PC Card slot (one Type II) IEEE 1394 port (TravelMate 3210/TravelMate 3220 only) Fast infrared (FIR) port (TravelMate 3210/TravelMate 3220 only) External display (VGA) port S-video...
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... (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (TravelMate 3210 only). 7 PC Card slot Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Note: Only one Type II PC Card. 8 5-in-1 card reader Accepts and MS, MS PRO, MMC, SD, or xD-Picture card (manufacturing option). Left View # Icon Item Description 1 External display port Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 2 S-video/TV-out port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (TravelMate 3210 only). 3 Network jack Connects to one card can operate...
... (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (TravelMate 3210 only). 7 PC Card slot Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Note: Only one Type II PC Card. 8 5-in-1 card reader Accepts and MS, MS PRO, MMC, SD, or xD-Picture card (manufacturing option). Left View # Icon Item Description 1 External display port Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 2 S-video/TV-out port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (TravelMate 3210 only). 3 Network jack Connects to one card can operate...
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... the hotkey combination. Fn-w Volume up Increases the speaker volume. Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Sleep...
... the hotkey combination. Fn-w Volume up Increases the speaker volume. Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Sleep...
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... memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 IR Interface Item Part name Package VISHAY TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type Specification Chapter 1 23 BCM4401KFB(10/100M)TM2400 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form other combinations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location...
... memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 IR Interface Item Part name Package VISHAY TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type Specification Chapter 1 23 BCM4401KFB(10/100M)TM2400 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form other combinations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location...
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Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control IEEE 1394 Port Item Chipset Number of IEEE 1394 port Location Connector type Specification ALC250 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo digital to...
Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control IEEE 1394 Port Item Chipset Number of IEEE 1394 port Location Connector type Specification ALC250 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo digital to...
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... Enable or Disable. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. . This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. for item select. < Enter> for reject. for accept. This feature also allows you to use a USB keyboard in DOS without additional driver. Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Settings...
... Enable or Disable. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. . This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. for item select. < Enter> for reject. for accept. This feature also allows you to use a USB keyboard in DOS without additional driver. Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Settings...
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... 2 Option Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are the default and suggested parameter settings. If you forget your password, you have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to set , this screen. Press Enter to reset it cannot be enabled. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security Set User Password May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit Set Supervisor Password _ Lock HardDisk Drive --------Set Supervisor password Enter old Supervisor password Enter new Supervisor Password Verify new Supervisor Password [ ] Boot System...
... 2 Option Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are the default and suggested parameter settings. If you forget your password, you have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to set , this screen. Press Enter to reset it cannot be enabled. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security Set User Password May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit Set Supervisor Password _ Lock HardDisk Drive --------Set Supervisor password Enter old Supervisor password Enter new Supervisor Password Verify new Supervisor Password [ ] Boot System...
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... the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. long, long short short, short, short; RAM refresh circuit does not function properly. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The interrupt controller does not work properly. The keyboard fails to battery power loss. Parity error during POST. Others may indicate a problem with the self...
... the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. long, long short short, short, short; RAM refresh circuit does not function properly. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The interrupt controller does not work properly. The keyboard fails to battery power loss. Parity error during POST. Others may indicate a problem with the self...
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... boot device Fatal Error, like the RAM error or ROM error Start process the Crisis recovery procedure Resume SMRAM not Found Disable internal cache ram, and reset cpu Turn off FASTA20 for post, and check have keyboard Initial PIC enable INT and Signal Power On Reset Initialize the Chipset and hook PCI BIOS Search For ISA Bus VGA Adapter, from DRAM Test print port for check crisis option is stable. Initialize Monochrome Adapter, and setup display...
... boot device Fatal Error, like the RAM error or ROM error Start process the Crisis recovery procedure Resume SMRAM not Found Disable internal cache ram, and reset cpu Turn off FASTA20 for post, and check have keyboard Initial PIC enable INT and Signal Power On Reset Initialize the Chipset and hook PCI BIOS Search For ISA Bus VGA Adapter, from DRAM Test print port for check crisis option is stable. Initialize Monochrome Adapter, and setup display...
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... the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Battery pack AC adapter See if the thermal module is OK. Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off . Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver...
... the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Battery pack AC adapter See if the thermal module is OK. Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off . Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver...
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... in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in upper case Main board 68 Chapter 4 Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board...
... in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in upper case Main board 68 Chapter 4 Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board...
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...Touchpad board Main board Chapter 4 69 Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Run printer self-test. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. External display does not work . Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Touchpad does not work correctly. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Windows...
...Touchpad board Main board Chapter 4 69 Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Run printer self-test. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. External display does not work . Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Touchpad does not work correctly. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Windows...