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...Corporation. Disclaimer The information in this guide is ". Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of ...all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Copyright Copyright ©...
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 Mainboard Placement 3 Block Diagram 6 Outlook View 7 Open View 7 Front Panel 8 Left View 9 Right View 10 Rear View 11 Bottom View 12 Using the Keyboard ... a Computer Security lock 21 Using System Utilities 22 Launch Manager 23 Audio 24 Touchpad 25 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 27 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 28 Chapter 2 System Utilities 45 BIOS Setup Utility 45 Information 46 Main 47 Advanced 49 Security 51 Boot 54 Exit 55 Chapter 3 Machine...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 Mainboard Placement 3 Block Diagram 6 Outlook View 7 Open View 7 Front Panel 8 Left View 9 Right View 10 Rear View 11 Bottom View 12 Using the Keyboard ... a Computer Security lock 21 Using System Utilities 22 Launch Manager 23 Audio 24 Touchpad 25 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 27 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 28 Chapter 2 System Utilities 45 BIOS Setup Utility 45 Information 46 Main 47 Advanced 49 Security 51 Boot 54 Exit 55 Chapter 3 Machine...
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with 64/128MB of video memory ( for selected models) ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON® X700 with the user in mind. Here ...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with 64/128MB of video memory ( for selected models) ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON® X700 with the user in mind. Here ...
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... same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. Windows Keys The keyboard features two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu.
... same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. Windows Keys The keyboard features two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu.
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...rate (bps) Supports modem/bluetooth protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification 56K ITU V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem with PTT approval Wake-on-Ring ready RJ11 Right side VGA Notice Chipset for TravelMate 4100 only) RJ45 InviLink. 802.11b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless LAN ...connector location or 802.11 a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless Right side . LAN Interface Specification 915PM/915GM 256MB/512MB 2 1024 MB 2GB DDRII SDRAM...
...rate (bps) Supports modem/bluetooth protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification 56K ITU V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem with PTT approval Wake-on-Ring ready RJ11 Right side VGA Notice Chipset for TravelMate 4100 only) RJ45 InviLink. 802.11b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless LAN ...connector location or 802.11 a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless Right side . LAN Interface Specification 915PM/915GM 256MB/512MB 2 1024 MB 2GB DDRII SDRAM...
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...Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity 2.0 USB 2.0 3 Right Side *2 Front Side *1 Specification Specification AC' 97 Codec Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Microsoft PC99/...type-II Right Side No Yes Specification Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Specification KBC 97551 Standard keyboard w launch button embeded T 88-89 keys Acer Fine TouchTM keyboard T with 5-...
...Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity 2.0 USB 2.0 3 Right Side *2 Front Side *1 Specification Specification AC' 97 Codec Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Microsoft PC99/...type-II Right Side No Yes Specification Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Specification KBC 97551 Standard keyboard w launch button embeded T 88-89 keys Acer Fine TouchTM keyboard T with 5-...
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...name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Specification T four cursor keys T two Windows keys T Hotkey controls T embedded numberic keypad T international language support (for TM4600/TM4100) T Internet browser T email ...with LED T Empowering key T one user-programmable button T WLAN LED button T Bluetooth LED button Specification Panasonic/Sanyo Li-ion 65Wh 3.7V/cell/2000mAh High discharge rate 8-cell(65W) 4-cell(32W) Package configuration BATT+: Battery+, Battery Positive ...
...name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Specification T four cursor keys T two Windows keys T Hotkey controls T embedded numberic keypad T international language support (for TM4600/TM4100) T Internet browser T email ...with LED T Empowering key T one user-programmable button T WLAN LED button T Bluetooth LED button Specification Panasonic/Sanyo Li-ion 65Wh 3.7V/cell/2000mAh High discharge rate 8-cell(65W) 4-cell(32W) Package configuration BATT+: Battery+, Battery Positive ...
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...LCD: 15" XGA Item Vendor & model name LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution Specifications AU B150XG02 V.2 LG LP150X08-A3 Samsung LTN150XBL03-C00 Mechanical Specifications 15" 15" 15" Hitachi TX38D81VC1 CAB Rev.C 15" CMO N150X3-L07 15" TFT XGA (1024*...*768) TFT XGA (1024*768) Supports colors Brightness control Contrast control Suspend/Standby control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 16.7 million 16.7 million Optical Specification keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey No No Yes Yes 3.3 3.3 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes ...
...LCD: 15" XGA Item Vendor & model name LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution Specifications AU B150XG02 V.2 LG LP150X08-A3 Samsung LTN150XBL03-C00 Mechanical Specifications 15" 15" 15" Hitachi TX38D81VC1 CAB Rev.C 15" CMO N150X3-L07 15" TFT XGA (1024*...*768) TFT XGA (1024*768) Supports colors Brightness control Contrast control Suspend/Standby control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 16.7 million 16.7 million Optical Specification keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey No No Yes Yes 3.3 3.3 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes ...
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... voltage Offers constant voltage 19.0V output source with 150W max output power capacity. LCD: 15" XGA Item Specifications Supply voltage for LCD 785 785 730 735 735 backlight (Vrms) AC Adapter Item Specification Vendor & model name Delta 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 64W Hipro 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 65W Lite-on 3-pin, 19V 3.95A...
... voltage Offers constant voltage 19.0V output source with 150W max output power capacity. LCD: 15" XGA Item Specifications Supply voltage for LCD 785 785 730 735 735 backlight (Vrms) AC Adapter Item Specification Vendor & model name Delta 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 64W Hipro 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 65W Lite-on 3-pin, 19V 3.95A...
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... All devices in this state. Dimensions and Weight Item Model Deminsions Weight Details TM 4600 TM 4100 360(W) x 273(D) x 27~32 (H)mm 6.6lbs (3kg) Aspire 1690 Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Altitude Specification +5 ~ +35°C -20 ~ +65°C (storage package) 20% ~ 80% without condensation Operating sea level 0 ... VGA Power Down PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down Super I/O Power Down Also called Hibernate state. AC Adapter Item Regulatory Requirements Specification 1. FCC class B requirements (USA) 2.
... All devices in this state. Dimensions and Weight Item Model Deminsions Weight Details TM 4600 TM 4100 360(W) x 273(D) x 27~32 (H)mm 6.6lbs (3kg) Aspire 1690 Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Altitude Specification +5 ~ +35°C -20 ~ +65°C (storage package) 20% ~ 80% without condensation Operating sea level 0 ... VGA Power Down PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down Super I/O Power Down Also called Hibernate state. AC Adapter Item Regulatory Requirements Specification 1. FCC class B requirements (USA) 2.
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Specification Model Name Interface (Mbytes/sec.) Performance Transfer Rate Max Internal (Mbytes/sec.) Transfer Rate Max External (Mbytes/sec.) Cache, Multisegmented (Mbytes) Average Seek (msec) Average ...
Specification Model Name Interface (Mbytes/sec.) Performance Transfer Rate Max Internal (Mbytes/sec.) Transfer Rate Max External (Mbytes/sec.) Cache, Multisegmented (Mbytes) Average Seek (msec) Average ...
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Storage Item Capacity Optical Drive Options Disc Performance Compatibility Card Reader ( for TM 4600 and AS 1690 ) Specifications Details 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disc drive T One 40GB and above E-IDE hard disc T One 60GB and above E-IDE hard disc T One 5....
Storage Item Capacity Optical Drive Options Disc Performance Compatibility Card Reader ( for TM 4600 and AS 1690 ) Specifications Details 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disc drive T One 40GB and above E-IDE hard disc T One 60GB and above E-IDE hard disc T One 5....
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..., you do not need to run this carefully when making changes to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of the screen.
..., you do not need to run this carefully when making changes to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of the screen.
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...'s external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Item Specific Help [02:19:31] [04/21/2004] , , or 624 KB selects field. Otherwise it is connected on display Network boot F12 Boot Menu Description The...
...'s external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Item Specific Help [02:19:31] [04/21/2004] , , or 624 KB selects field. Otherwise it is connected on display Network boot F12 Boot Menu Description The...
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... system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Serial Port A Infrared Port : Parallel port: Mode: Internal Touchpad: [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ECP] [Both] Item Specific Help Configure serial port A using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS...
... system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Serial Port A Infrared Port : Parallel port: Mode: Internal Touchpad: [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ECP] [Both] Item Specific Help Configure serial port A using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS...
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... Is: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password Password on boot Clear Clear Clear 43883467 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses to set , this screen. No more than 8 characters Characters -- 0-9, A-Z (not case sensitive) Chapter 2 51 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓...
... Is: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password Password on boot Clear Clear Clear 43883467 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses to set , this screen. No more than 8 characters Characters -- 0-9, A-Z (not case sensitive) Chapter 2 51 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓...
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... top device in module bay and onboard LAN device. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in each category. Boot order...
... top device in module bay and onboard LAN device. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in each category. Boot order...
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... your changes to CMOS Chapter 2 55 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS Load default values for all SETUP items...
... your changes to CMOS Chapter 2 55 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS Load default values for all SETUP items...
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..., WSXGA+ SPWG-B, 185nits, WSXGA+ Manufacturer Intel AU LG Samsung Hitachi CMO AU IDT Samsung CMO LPL Hitachi Samsung QDI AU Toppoly CMO LG SAMSUNG HITACHI Specifications Intel Pentium M 740 ( 1.73GHz/2M/533M FSB ) Intel Pentium M 730 ( 1.6GHz/2M/533M FSB ) Intel Pentium M 715A ( 1.5GHz/2M/400M FSB ) Intel Celeron M 340 ( 1.5GHz...
..., WSXGA+ SPWG-B, 185nits, WSXGA+ Manufacturer Intel AU LG Samsung Hitachi CMO AU IDT Samsung CMO LPL Hitachi Samsung QDI AU Toppoly CMO LG SAMSUNG HITACHI Specifications Intel Pentium M 740 ( 1.73GHz/2M/533M FSB ) Intel Pentium M 730 ( 1.6GHz/2M/533M FSB ) Intel Pentium M 715A ( 1.5GHz/2M/400M FSB ) Intel Celeron M 340 ( 1.5GHz...