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... Touchpad 19 Using the Keyboard 20 Using the System Utilities 25 Acer Empowering Technology 28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 38 Chapter2 System Utilities 48 BIOS Setup Utility 48 Information 49 Main 51 Advanced 53 Security 54 Boot 57 Exit 58 Chapter3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement ..........59 General Information 60 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 61 Removing the Adapter and Battery Pack 63 Removing the TV Tuner, Heatsink Module, CPU, and HDD Module 64 Removing the Memory and Wireless Card 67 Removing the Bluetooth Module...
... Touchpad 19 Using the Keyboard 20 Using the System Utilities 25 Acer Empowering Technology 28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 38 Chapter2 System Utilities 48 BIOS Setup Utility 48 Information 49 Main 51 Advanced 53 Security 54 Boot 57 Exit 58 Chapter3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement ..........59 General Information 60 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 61 Removing the Adapter and Battery Pack 63 Removing the TV Tuner, Heatsink Module, CPU, and HDD Module 64 Removing the Memory and Wireless Card 67 Removing the Bluetooth Module...
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.... button/indicator 10 Wireless Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. button/indicator (manufacturing option) 6 Chapter 1 # Icon Item Description "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 4 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 5 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 6# Icon ItMeicm -in -1 card Accepts Memory Stick(MS), Memory Stick PRO(MS reader PRO), MultiMediaCard(MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card(xD) (for TravelMate 4270/4670 Series) 3 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status...
.... button/indicator 10 Wireless Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. button/indicator (manufacturing option) 6 Chapter 1 # Icon Item Description "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 4 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 5 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 6# Icon ItMeicm -in -1 card Accepts Memory Stick(MS), Memory Stick PRO(MS reader PRO), MultiMediaCard(MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card(xD) (for TravelMate 4270/4670 Series) 3 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status...
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...Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). button 3 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module(for TravelMate 4270/4670 Series) 7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 8 External Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, display(VGA) port LCD projector) # Icon Item Description 8 Chapter 1 Description 6 S-video port/TV-out Connects to a television or display device with S- (NTSC/PAL) port video input.(for TravelMate 4670 Series...
...Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). button 3 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module(for TravelMate 4270/4670 Series) 7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 8 External Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, display(VGA) port LCD projector) # Icon Item Description 8 Chapter 1 Description 6 S-video port/TV-out Connects to a television or display device with S- (NTSC/PAL) port video input.(for TravelMate 4670 Series...
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... IEEE 1394 port(4D-escripCtoionnnects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, display(VGA) port LCD projector) # Icon Item Description 14 Chapter 1 button 3 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module(for Aspire 5670 Series) 7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 8 External Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. pin) (for Aspire 5670 Series) 2 # Icon Item PC Card slot ejeDcet scripEtijoencts the PC Card from the...
... IEEE 1394 port(4D-escripCtoionnnects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, display(VGA) port LCD projector) # Icon Item Description 14 Chapter 1 button 3 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module(for Aspire 5670 Series) 7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 8 External Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. pin) (for Aspire 5670 Series) 2 # Icon Item PC Card slot ejeDcet scripEtijoencts the PC Card from the...
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..., you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. You can define up to turn the following functions on buttons to three of the window. Choose existing scheme to use as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. DC Mode To suit your needs, then click OK...
..., you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. You can define up to turn the following functions on buttons to three of the window. Choose existing scheme to use as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. DC Mode To suit your needs, then click OK...
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... enabled. When this is not selected, Boot from LAN feature is fixed to 640KB. The values set in the system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display Network boot Description The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Main This menu...
... enabled. When this is not selected, Boot from LAN feature is fixed to 640KB. The values set in the system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display Network boot Description The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Main This menu...
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... a password is required to be changed or disabled. Parameter Set HDD Password Password on . The formats of the password are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be enabled. To change , or disable hard drive password. Press [Enter] to input change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it cannot be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup. Option Enter Disabled Enabled Set Supervisor/User Password If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise...
... a password is required to be changed or disabled. Parameter Set HDD Password Password on . The formats of the password are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be enabled. To change , or disable hard drive password. Press [Enter] to input change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it cannot be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup. Option Enter Disabled Enabled Set Supervisor/User Password If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise...
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... Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Chapter 2 58 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 Load previous values from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility...
... Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Chapter 2 58 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 Load previous values from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility...
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Release the two screws securing the HDD cover. (One screw is attached to unlock the CPU. 2. Removing the CPU 1. Use a flat screw driver and turn the screwdriver counterclockwise to the HDD cover) 2. Remove the heatsink module from the mainboard. Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the HDD cover. . 3. Remove the CPU from the main unit. 3. Remove the screw securing the HDD. 4. Holding the mylar and pull the HDD module out of the main unit. Chapter 3 65
Release the two screws securing the HDD cover. (One screw is attached to unlock the CPU. 2. Removing the CPU 1. Use a flat screw driver and turn the screwdriver counterclockwise to the HDD cover) 2. Remove the heatsink module from the mainboard. Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the HDD cover. . 3. Remove the CPU from the main unit. 3. Remove the screw securing the HDD. 4. Holding the mylar and pull the HDD module out of the main unit. Chapter 3 65
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... 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 Enable USB devices 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 System Management Mode...
... 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 Enable USB devices 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 System Management Mode...
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... Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Initialize ACPI BIOS Prepare Boot Initialize SMBIOS Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional...
... Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Initialize ACPI BIOS Prepare Boot Initialize SMBIOS Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional...
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... Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode 1 Output one beep Clear Huge Segment Boot to Mini DOS Boot to Memory Technologies Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and serial disk.
... Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode 1 Output one beep Clear Huge Segment Boot to Mini DOS Boot to Memory Technologies Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and serial disk.
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... LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence First, plug a monitor to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to CRT port. 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 . The system cannot power-off or on . Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work). See "Power System Check" on page 95. Battery pack AC adapter See if the thermal module...
... LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence First, plug a monitor to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to CRT port. 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 . The system cannot power-off or on . Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work). See "Power System Check" on page 95. Battery pack AC adapter See if the thermal module...
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... 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 Chapter 4 105 System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot...
... 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 Chapter 4 105 System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot...
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... mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. External display does not work . Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Battery...
... mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. External display does not work . Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Battery...
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... system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no more errors. 108 Chapter 4 When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: 1. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement...
... system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no more errors. 108 Chapter 4 When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: 1. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement...
TravelMate 4670 User's Guide - EN
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... the Adobe Reader setup program first. It is not installed on your mobile computing needs. See "Front view" on page 11 for the location of guides: First off To turn on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow the instructions on your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside...
... the Adobe Reader setup program first. It is not installed on your mobile computing needs. See "Front view" on page 11 for the location of guides: First off To turn on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow the instructions on your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside...
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AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to the panel on the main screen. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from...
AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to the panel on the main screen. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from...
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Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. port 3 Acer MediaBay Houses an optical drive module, second battery pack or hard disk drive (for TravelMate 4210/4270 Series). 4 Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is active. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (for TravelMate 4670 Series). Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. eject button Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) ...
Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. port 3 Acer MediaBay Houses an optical drive module, second battery pack or hard disk drive (for TravelMate 4210/4270 Series). 4 Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is active. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (for TravelMate 4670 Series). Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. eject button Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) ...
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... being supplied to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Nothing appears on the screen. Press any key to the computer. Image is in the external USB floppy drive? Then click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the...
... being supplied to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Nothing appears on the screen. Press any key to the computer. Image is in the external USB floppy drive? Then click on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the...