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... Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow the instructions on the screen to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. It is not installed on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup...
... Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow the instructions on the screen to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. It is not installed on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup...
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... Built-in network feature 70 Fast Infrared (FIR) 70 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 71 IEEE 1394 port 71 PC Card slot 72 ExpressCard 73 Installing memory 74 BIOS utility 75 Boot sequence 75 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 75 Password 75 Using software 76 Playing DVD movies 76 Power management 77 Acer eRecovery Management 78 Create backup 78 Burn backup disc 79 Restore and recovery 79 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.79 Troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting tips 81 Error messages 81
... Built-in network feature 70 Fast Infrared (FIR) 70 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 71 IEEE 1394 port 71 PC Card slot 72 ExpressCard 73 Installing memory 74 BIOS utility 75 Boot sequence 75 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 75 Password 75 Using software 76 Playing DVD movies 76 Power management 77 Acer eRecovery Management 78 Create backup 78 Burn backup disc 79 Restore and recovery 79 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.79 Troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting tips 81 Error messages 81
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... also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for configuring your new power plan. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed...
... also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for configuring your new power plan. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed...
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port Ventilation slots Enable the computer to IEEE 1394 devices. port Ethernet (RJ- Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 45) port network. 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Modem (RJ-11) Connects to USB 2.0 devices ports (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). port 19 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Description Three USB 2.0 Connect to a phone line. S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) with S-video input (for selected models).
port Ventilation slots Enable the computer to IEEE 1394 devices. port Ethernet (RJ- Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 45) port network. 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Modem (RJ-11) Connects to USB 2.0 devices ports (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). port 19 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Description Three USB 2.0 Connect to a phone line. S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) with S-video input (for selected models).
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... full-screen. Image is in the external USB floppy drive? Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Easy solutions are using on . Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device...
... full-screen. Image is in the external USB floppy drive? Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Easy solutions are using on . Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device...
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..., recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. English 79 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...
..., recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. English 79 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...
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Date 2006/3/30 Chapter Chapter 1 Updates Add Radeon X1600 VGA chipset on TravelMate 3240/3280 service guide. II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on page one.
Date 2006/3/30 Chapter Chapter 1 Updates Add Radeon X1600 VGA chipset on TravelMate 3240/3280 service guide. II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on page one.
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.... Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Or, you move fromone location to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Choose which power options best fit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - You can define up to use as default printer settings. Assign a name for mains (AC) or batery mode. 4. Select whether used for the new scheme. 2. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP...
.... Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Or, you move fromone location to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Choose which power options best fit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - You can define up to use as default printer settings. Assign a name for mains (AC) or batery mode. 4. Select whether used for the new scheme. 2. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP...
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....03 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package 32-pin PLCC Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, WFM 2.0, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394, PXE BIOS password control Set by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533 MHz Chapter 1 29 After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type...
....03 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package 32-pin PLCC Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, WFM 2.0, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394, PXE BIOS password control Set by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533 MHz Chapter 1 29 After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type...
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... 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 30 Chapter 1 LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification BCM4401-E for 10/100Mbps BCM5789/5787M for Giga LAN 10/100Mbps for TravelMate 3240 Giga LAN for TravelMate 3280 RJ45 Right side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver...
... 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 30 Chapter 1 LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification BCM4401-E for 10/100Mbps BCM5789/5787M for Giga LAN 10/100Mbps for TravelMate 3240 Giga LAN for TravelMate 3280 RJ45 Right side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver...
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... models 35.5 mm x 40 mm 1257 pin mBGA internal PCIE Yes Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM for TravelMate 3240/3280 UMA models ATI X1300 for TravelMate 3240 discrete models ATI X1400/X1600 for TravelMate 3280 discrete models 128MB GDDR2 USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification Built-in ICH7-M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Three on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup...
... models 35.5 mm x 40 mm 1257 pin mBGA internal PCIE Yes Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM for TravelMate 3240/3280 UMA models ATI X1300 for TravelMate 3240 discrete models ATI X1400/X1600 for TravelMate 3280 discrete models 128MB GDDR2 USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification Built-in ICH7-M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Three on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup...
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... password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in boldface are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enable the Password on the screen. 3. When user password is set , this screen. Press Enter to enter a password, you can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the user password. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings...
... password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in boldface are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enable the Password on the screen. 3. When user password is set , this screen. Press Enter to enter a password, you can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the user password. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings...
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... the e key. Changing a Password 1. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the current password entered does...
... the e key. Changing a Password 1. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the current password entered does...
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... to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Chapter 2 47 Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
... to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Chapter 2 47 Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
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... first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board...
... first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board...
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..., then reboot system. Incorrect password is dead - "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on...
..., then reboot system. Incorrect password is dead - "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on...
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... battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List Error...
... battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List Error...
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... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
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... page 67. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on . Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more...
... page 67. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on . Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more...
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... LCD The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 36. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 36. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 36. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged...
... LCD The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 36. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 36. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 36. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged...