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... View 6 Front View 6 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Launch Keys 13 Lock Keys 14 Embedded Numeric Keypad 15 Windows Keys 16 Hot Keys 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Chapter 2 System Utilities 31 System Information...
... View 6 Front View 6 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Launch Keys 13 Lock Keys 14 Embedded Numeric Keypad 15 Windows Keys 16 Hot Keys 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Chapter 2 System Utilities 31 System Information...
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... Bottom View 89 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 91 Exploded Diagram 92 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 101 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 103 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 104 Appendix C Online Support Information 107 Index 109 VIII
... Bottom View 89 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 91 Exploded Diagram 92 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 101 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 103 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 104 Appendix C Online Support Information 107 Index 109 VIII
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... the display by first pressing the Fn button and then this button. This button is set and cannot be configured by the user. 16 Windows Security button This button is set and cannot be configured by the user. Chapter 1 7 This button is used together with other buttons to...button can be used to scroll one page up buttons 15 Function key button Description Use to emulate the b+ a+ ckey combination which launches the Windows Security dialog box. This button is used to emulate the Tab button by the user. 17 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn ...
... the display by first pressing the Fn button and then this button. This button is set and cannot be configured by the user. 16 Windows Security button This button is set and cannot be configured by the user. Chapter 1 7 This button is used together with other buttons to...button can be used to scroll one page up buttons 15 Function key button Description Use to emulate the b+ a+ ckey combination which launches the Windows Security dialog box. This button is used to emulate the Tab button by the user. 17 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn ...
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j+ + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run...dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 16 TravelMate C110 Key Windows logo key Application key Description Start button.
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j+ + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run...dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 16 TravelMate C110 Key Windows logo key Application key Description Start button.
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... Mode 2), CD-ROM/XA (Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2), CD-Extra, CD-I, Video CD, Photo CD (Single and Multiple Sessions), I-Trax, CD-R, CD-RW Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP 5V(DC) +/- 5% NOTE: The hardware specification of the external CD-ROM drive is only 6X under USB 1.1. However the actual performance is...
... Mode 2), CD-ROM/XA (Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2), CD-Extra, CD-I, Video CD, Photo CD (Single and Multiple Sessions), I-Trax, CD-R, CD-RW Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP 5V(DC) +/- 5% NOTE: The hardware specification of the external CD-ROM drive is only 6X under USB 1.1. However the actual performance is...
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Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows 98 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Mitsubishi M38857 Darfon A5001 (84) / A500G (85) / A500J (88) 84/85/88-key Yes Yes Battery Item ...% -20 ~ 60 degree C 10% ~ 90% NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to update the ID information. 24 TravelMate C110 NOTE: There is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is turned on.
Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows 98 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Mitsubishi M38857 Darfon A5001 (84) / A500G (85) / A500J (88) 84/85/88-key Yes Yes Battery Item ...% -20 ~ 60 degree C 10% ~ 90% NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to update the ID information. 24 TravelMate C110 NOTE: There is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is turned on.
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... these values are already optimized. Help: [Disabled] : No configuration [Enabled] : User configuration [Auto] : BIOS or OS chooses configuration Disabled Enabled Auto Sets speration mode of Windows. You do not need to basic computer communication hardware. Settings in this screen are the default and suggested parameter settings . Only set the base I/O address...
... these values are already optimized. Help: [Disabled] : No configuration [Enabled] : User configuration [Auto] : BIOS or OS chooses configuration Disabled Enabled Auto Sets speration mode of Windows. You do not need to basic computer communication hardware. Settings in this screen are the default and suggested parameter settings . Only set the base I/O address...
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... mode of the parallel port. Help: Set the interrupt request for the parallel port. Enabled/Disabled setting won't affect the Windows Device Manager setting of the parallel port. If operation mode is set to Base I/O address, sets the base I /O address...port is set to interrupt, sets the interrupt request of the Com operation. Only set to be ECP mode, the Windows will assume the parallel port as the ECP port. If operation mode is set to ECP DMA Channel, sets the ...DMA3 Options Disabled Enabled Auto Bi-directional EPP ECP 378, 278, or 3BC IRQ5 or IRQ7 38 TravelMate C110
... mode of the parallel port. Help: Set the interrupt request for the parallel port. Enabled/Disabled setting won't affect the Windows Device Manager setting of the parallel port. If operation mode is set to Base I/O address, sets the base I /O address...port is set to interrupt, sets the interrupt request of the Com operation. Only set to be ECP mode, the Windows will assume the parallel port as the ECP port. If operation mode is set to ECP DMA Channel, sets the ...DMA3 Options Disabled Enabled Auto Bi-directional EPP ECP 378, 278, or 3BC IRQ5 or IRQ7 38 TravelMate C110
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... to restore all parameters, use the cursor z / x keys to enter a password. Chapter 2 45 Load Default Settings If you successfully entered the password, the system starts Windows. You have three chances to select Yes;
... to restore all parameters, use the cursor z / x keys to enter a password. Chapter 2 45 Load Default Settings If you successfully entered the password, the system starts Windows. You have three chances to select Yes;
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...then a "Microsoft Windows ME Startup Menu" prompt you to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate C100 notebook machine. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. You can utilize it . 46 TravelMate C110 You can find ...it from this diskette, first boot from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find the utility in the TravelMate C100 service CD kit. To get this program, either download it in Service ...
...then a "Microsoft Windows ME Startup Menu" prompt you to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate C100 notebook machine. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. You can utilize it . 46 TravelMate C110 You can find ...it from this diskette, first boot from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find the utility in the TravelMate C100 service CD kit. To get this program, either download it in Service ...
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Follow the instructions in the message window. Go to select the test device. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Do the following to isolate the problem to "System Diagnostic Diskette" ... diskette and start the PQA program (refer to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the system board. 72 TravelMate C110 Press m in the test items. 4. Press m in the test items. 4. If the error still remains: 1. A write-enabled, diagnostic...
Follow the instructions in the message window. Go to select the test device. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Do the following to isolate the problem to "System Diagnostic Diskette" ... diskette and start the PQA program (refer to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the system board. 72 TravelMate C110 Press m in the test items. 4. Press m in the test items. 4. If the error still remains: 1. A write-enabled, diagnostic...
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... and start the PQA program (please refer to correct the problem. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the message window.
... and start the PQA program (please refer to correct the problem. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the message window.
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... see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from...
... see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from...
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Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures please refer to the following list of it's system functions are tested under Windows XP environment. Refer to the TravelMate C110 Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing depatment. Appendix B 103 All of components, adapter cards and peripherals which have passed this test. Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures please refer to the following list of it's system functions are tested under Windows XP environment. Refer to the TravelMate C110 Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing depatment. Appendix B 103 All of components, adapter cards and peripherals which have passed this test. Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
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Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item LCD Har Disk Drive Memory Keyboard Battery Adapter Inverter Touchpad Modem Ambit 802.11a/b Intel 802.11b BT/MDC Module ... PC Card Toshiba Bluetooth PC Card PABTC001 US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T7117M IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card IBM ISDN Card D5K3320 104 TravelMate C110
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item LCD Har Disk Drive Memory Keyboard Battery Adapter Inverter Touchpad Modem Ambit 802.11a/b Intel 802.11b BT/MDC Module ... PC Card Toshiba Bluetooth PC Card PABTC001 US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T7117M IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card IBM ISDN Card D5K3320 104 TravelMate C110
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... Removing 66 M Machine Disassembly 49 Mechanical Specification 28 media access on indicator 12 Memory Address Map 28 Memory Address Map 28 Memory Check 73 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 104 Model Number Definitions 101 Modem 20 Modem Power Cable Removing 65 N Notebook Manager hotkey 17 num lock on indicator 12 O Online... Procedures 72 System Diagnostic Diskette 46 System Memory 19 System Utilities 31 System Utility Diskette 46 T Temperature 27 Test Compatible Components 103 touchpad hotkey 17 TravelMate C110
... Removing 66 M Machine Disassembly 49 Mechanical Specification 28 media access on indicator 12 Memory Address Map 28 Memory Address Map 28 Memory Check 73 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 104 Model Number Definitions 101 Modem 20 Modem Power Cable Removing 65 N Notebook Manager hotkey 17 num lock on indicator 12 O Online... Procedures 72 System Diagnostic Diskette 46 System Memory 19 System Utilities 31 System Utility Diskette 46 T Temperature 27 Test Compatible Components 103 touchpad hotkey 17 TravelMate C110
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The POST (power-on the power. vii 3 Push the display cover two-way latch to open the display. 4 Slide the power switch, located on the right panel, towards the rear of the computer (a) then release it (b) to turn on self-test) routine executes and Windows begins loading.
The POST (power-on the power. vii 3 Push the display cover two-way latch to open the display. 4 Slide the power switch, located on the right panel, towards the rear of the computer (a) then release it (b) to turn on self-test) routine executes and Windows begins loading.
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... button This button is set and cannot be configured by the user. 17 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diodes) that turn on the Windows taskbar. - This button is used together with other buttons to show the status of the computer and its functions and components. or - Click on Start... on the Windows taskbar and click on the Change tablet and pen settings. Note: To configure the Enter, Page up and Page down buttons, double-click on the...
... button This button is set and cannot be configured by the user. 17 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diodes) that turn on the Windows taskbar. - This button is used together with other buttons to show the status of the computer and its functions and components. or - Click on Start... on the Windows taskbar and click on the Change tablet and pen settings. Note: To configure the Enter, Page up and Page down buttons, double-click on the...
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... Tablet PC edition operating system, your computer in tablet mode Your computer is designed for pen-based input. By combining Windows-based applications with the versatility of penbased input, this computer offers new ways for users to tablet mode, follow the steps below (a) and open the ...application text, or handwriting captured as shown in a wireless environment. Software developed specifically for the computer allows for both handwriting recognition converted to know your TravelMate Using your TravelMate utilizes an EMR stylus for convenience, ergonomic use, and portability.
... Tablet PC edition operating system, your computer in tablet mode Your computer is designed for pen-based input. By combining Windows-based applications with the versatility of penbased input, this computer offers new ways for users to tablet mode, follow the steps below (a) and open the ...application text, or handwriting captured as shown in a wireless environment. Software developed specifically for the computer allows for both handwriting recognition converted to know your TravelMate Using your TravelMate utilizes an EMR stylus for convenience, ergonomic use, and portability.
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The Display Properties window appears. Switching to computer mode To switch back to computer mode, reverse the steps of the "Switching to tablet mode" procedure on the Screen Rotation tab in the window that appears. Click on page 10. To enable this feature, make sure Enable automatic screen rotate is checked. Click on the Settings tab, and click on the Windows desktop. 15 This feature can be enabled or disabled. Right-click on Advanced.
The Display Properties window appears. Switching to computer mode To switch back to computer mode, reverse the steps of the "Switching to tablet mode" procedure on the Screen Rotation tab in the window that appears. Click on page 10. To enable this feature, make sure Enable automatic screen rotate is checked. Click on the Settings tab, and click on the Windows desktop. 15 This feature can be enabled or disabled. Right-click on Advanced.