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TravelMate 2480/3260/3270 Series Service Guide
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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 2480/3260//3270 service guide.
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Copyright
Copyright © 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Board Layout 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Your Acer Notebook tour 8 Front View 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View 10 Right View 11 Rear Panel 11 Bottom Panel 12 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 14 Touchpad Basics 14 Using the Keyboard 16 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 16 Windows Keys 16 Hot Keys 17 Special Key 18 Acer Empowering Technology 20 Empowering Technology password 20 Acer eNet Management (for selected models) 20 Acer ePower Management 22 Acer ePresentation Management 24 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 25 Acer eLock Management 27 Acer eRecovery Management 28 Acer eSettings Management 29 Acer ePerformance Management 29 Acer OrbiCam 30 Using the System Utilities 34 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 34 Launch Manager 35 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 36
Chapter 2
System Utilities
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BIOS Setup Utility 47 Navigating the BIOS Utility 48 Information 49 Main 50 Advanced 52 Security 53 Boot 57 Exit 58 BIOS Flash Utility 59 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 60
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
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General Information 66 Before You Begin 66 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 67 Removing the Battery Pack 69
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Table of Contents
Removing the HDD Module/the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board/the ODD Module and the LCD Module 70 Removing the HDD Module 70 Removing the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board 70 Removing the ODD Module 71 Removing the LCD Module (including Keyboard) 71 Disassembling the Main Uint 73 Separating the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case Assembly 73 Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 73 Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 73 Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera) 75 Disassembling the External Modules 77 Disassembling the HDD Module 77 Disassembling the ODD Module 77
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
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System Check Procedures 80 External Diskette Drive Check 80 External CD-ROM Drive Check 80 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 Memory check 81 Power System Check 81 Touchpad Check 83 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 84 Index of Error Messages 85 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 88 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 92 Intermittent Problems 95 Undetermined Problems 96
Chapter 5
Jumper and Connector Locations
97
Top View 97 Bottom View 98
Chapter 6 Appendix A
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Model Definition and Configuration
101 115
TravelMate 2480/3260/3270 Exploded Diagram 102
TravelMate 2480 Series 116 TravelMate 3260 Series 126 TravelMate 3270 Series 131
Appendix B
Test Compatible Components
136
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 138 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test 140
Appendix C
Online Support Information
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Chapter 1
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature:
Platform and memroy
Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring
Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T5500/T5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) and T7200/ T7400/T7600 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for TravelMate 3260/3270) Intel® Core Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for TravelMate 3260/3270) Mobile Intel® 945GM/945PM (for TravelMate 3270/3260) +ICH7M INtel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or Intel PRO/ Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g)
Intel Celeron M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher (for TravelMate 2480) Mobile Intel 940GML+ICH7M (for TravelMate 2480) Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) 256/512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dualchannel support) (for TravelMate 2480)
Display and graphics
14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVistaTM (for selected models) NVIDIA® GeForce Go 7300 up to 256 MB TurboCache (128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to 128 MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft® DirectX 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA® PowerMizerTM 6.0 PCI Express® (for selected models) Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 dual independent display (for TravelMate 2480) 16.7 million colors Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel refresh rate at 70Hz Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution via non-interlaced CRT display MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) Acer ClearVisionTM video optimizatin (Acer Arcade)
Storage subsystem
40/60/80/100/120/160 GB hard disk drive Optical drive options:
8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer DVD/CD-RW combo (for selected models)
5-in 1 card reader, supporting Memory Stick®(MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO),
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MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), and xD-Picture CardTM (xD)
Input devices
88/89-key keyboard Touchpad with 4-way scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Six media keys: volume up/down, play/pause, stop, next, previous (for selected models) Two front-access LED-switches: WLAN, Bluetooth®
Audio
Audio system with two built-in 1.5W speakers Intel® High-Definition audio support Sound Blaster ProTM and MS Sound compatible S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Built-in microphone
Communication
Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone Acer OrbiCamTM 1.3 megapixel/310,000 pixel CMOS camera (LCD panel-mounted), featuring:
225 degree ergonomic rotation Acer PrimaLiteTM technology
WLAN:
Intel® PRO Wireless 3945AGB network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or Intel® PRO/ Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for TravelMate 2480)
WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-in-LAN ready (for Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on ring ready
I/O Ports
PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/xD) Three USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) (for selected models supporting IEEE 1394 in the future, yet for TravelMate 2480/3260/3270, there is no IEEE 1394 port) Infrared port (for selected models supporting IEEE 1394 in the future, yet for TravelMate 2480/ 3260/3270, there is no Infrared port) External display (VGA) port S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port 2 Chapter 1
Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
Temperature:
operating: 5 ° C to 35 ° C Non-operating: -20 ° C to 65 ° C
Humidity (non-condensing):
operating: 20%~80% Non-operating: 20%~80%
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USB 2.0
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MARVELL 10-100/1G LAN 88E8038 / 88E8055
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MINICARD
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System Block Diagram
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MINI-PCI Touchpad
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BATTERY CHARGER
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DOCKING COM
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Camera
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Keyboard
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DOCKING PRINTER
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RJ11 FIR
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MB PCB P/N DA0ZR1MB6A6 DA0ZR1MB6B4 AUDIO CODEC ALC883
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DC PCB P/N DA0ZR1PB6A7 DA0ZR1PB6B5 AMP MAX4411
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DJ PCB P/N DA0ZR1AB6A5 DA0ZR1AB6B3
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BIOS KB CONTROLLER (87541V) G72M-VRAM MEDIA CONN K/B CONN TP/B CONN
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Bottom View
NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get.
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DOCKING RJ45 CONN CRT CONN LAN TRANSFORMER SUPER I/O NS87383 S-VIDEO CONN USB CONN 1394 CONN BLUETOOTH CONN INTERNAL MIC CONN PCMCIA SLOT INTERNAL SPEAKER CONN MDC CONN AUDIO CODEC ALLC883 MIMI PCI CONN HP OUT CONN
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CN30 CN29 CN25 CN22 CN21 U35 U34 U30 CN16 U31 U32 U28-29 CN13-14 CN11 PJ1 CN12
MIC CONN LINE-IN CONN RTC CONN HDD CONN MIMI CARD South Bridge ICH7M DVO CHRONTEL-CH7307 NVIDIA-G72M ODD CONN NB 945GM/PM & 940GML CPU-Yonah/Merom G72M-VRAM SODIMM CONN POWER BOARD CONN BATERY CONN FAN CONN
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Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures
1. 2. Please see the bottom side of the main board. Find G1 jumper and short the jumper to clear BIOS password.
G1: CMOS clear Jumper
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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.
Front View
# 1
Icon
Item Built-in camera
Description 1.3 megapixel/310,000 pixel web camera for video communication. (for selected models) Also called Lliquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Buttons for launching frequently used program. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. For entering data into your computer. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs (for selected models, yet TravelMate 2480/3260/3270 do not have Arcade/media/volume buttons). Internal microphone for sound recording. Turns the computer on and off.
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Display screen Easy-launch buttons Status indicators
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Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Arcade/media/volume buttons
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Microphone Power button
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Item
Description
Closed Front View
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18
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Icon Latch
Item Power indicator
Description Locks and release the lid Indicates the computer's power status.
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# Icon
Battery indicator
Item
Indicates the computer's battery status.
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 Description
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Speakers Bluetooth® communication switch/ indicator Wireless communication button/ indicator
Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetoothcommunications (optional). Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications (optional).
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Icon
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., Headphones/ Item Description speakers/line-out jack speakers, headphones). with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
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Line-in jack
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
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Left View
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Icon
Item
Description
# 1
Icon
Item External display (VGA) port
Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
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Ventilation slots S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
# # Icon Icon Item USB 2.0 port Item
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.
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Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB Description Description mouse, USB camera). Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (for selected models, yet TravelMate 2480/ 3260/3270 do not have IEEE 1394 port) Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). (for selected models, yet TravelMate 2480/3260/3270 do not have infrared port) Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.
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4-pin IEEE 1394 port
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Infrared port
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5-in-1 card reader
Note:
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PC Card slot
Note:
Accepts one Type II PC Card.
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PC Card slot eject button
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
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Right View
# 1
Icon
Item Optical drive
Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Lights up when the optical drive is active (location depends on model). Ejects the optical disk from the drive (location depends on model). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off (location depends on model). Connects to a phone line.
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Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole
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Modem (RJ-11) port
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DC-in jack
Connects to an AC adapter.
Rear Panel
# 1
Icon
Item Kensington lock slot
Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
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USB 2.0 ports
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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Battery
Powers the computer
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# 4
Icon
Item Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
Bottom Panel
# 1 2
Item Memory compartment Cooling fan
Description Houses the computer's main memory. Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock Hard disk bay
Release the battery for removal. Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws)
Indicators
The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators:
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The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
Icon
Function Cap lock
Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated
Icon
Function Description Num lock
Lights when Num Lock is activated.
HDD
Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active.
Bluetooth
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Wireless LAN
Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
Power
Lights up when the computer is on.
Battery
Lights up when the battery is being charged.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.
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Easy-Launch Buttons
Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail
1. Charging: 2. Fully charged: Web browser, Empowering Key " "and one user-programmable button.
Press " " to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
"Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1
"Launch Manager" on page 51
Launch key
Default application
Easy-launch buttonAcer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Default application
Email application (user-programmable)
Internet browser (user-programmable)
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User-programmable
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
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Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
Function Execute
Left Button (1) Click twice quickly
Right Button (4)
Main touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as doubleclicking the mouse button) Tap once Tap twice (at the same speed as doubleclicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor.
Center button (3)
Select Drag
Click once Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad
Access context menu Scroll
Click once Click and hold to move up/down/left/right.
NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock +
Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
Scroll lock +
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner. Num Lock Off
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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Key Windows key
Icon
Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog box. + M Minimizes all windows. + action. + Undoes the minimize all windows
Applicati on key
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.
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. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hot Key Fn-F1
Icon
Function Hot key help
Description Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2
Acer eSetting
Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.
Fn-F3
Acer ePowerManagement
Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager.
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Hot Key Fn-F4
Icon Sleep
Function
Description Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F5
Display toggle
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
Fn-F6
Screen blank
Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
Fn-F7
Touchpad toggle
Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn-w
Volume up
Increases the speaker volume.
Fn-y
Volume down
Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn-x
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-z
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness
Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type:
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The Euro symbol
1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
The US dollar sign
1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: Acer eNet Management (for selected models) hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. Acer eLock Management (for slected models) limits access to external storage media. Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings.
For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help or Tutorial function.
Empowering Technology password
Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initalize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbard and select "Password Setup" to do so. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time.
Acer eNet Management
(for selected models)
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your netebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs.
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Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface.
AC Mode (Adapter mode)
The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire (1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported.
DC Mode (Battery mode)
There are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. You can also define up to three of your own.
To create new power profile
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For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.
For additional options, click "Settings" to: Set alarms. Re-load factory defaults. Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. View information about Acer ePower Management.
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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external device or project using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system.
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Acer eDataSecurity Management
(for selected models)
Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protexts your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a suvervisor password and default encryption. This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your won filespecific password when encrypting a file. NOTE: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encryped file! Be sure to safeguard all related passwords!
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Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattended. Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. Optical drive deivces - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. Interfaces - includes serial ports, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bletooth. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. NOTE: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to anAcer Customer Serivce Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.
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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: Password protection. Recovery of applications and drivers. Image/data backup: Back up to HDD (set recovery point). Back up to CD/DVD. Image/data recovery tools: Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). Recover from CD/DVD.
For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.
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Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating. Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users.
Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides and express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following option: Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.
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Acer OrbiCam
The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on the top of the LCD panel. The camera's 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so that you can transmit the best video quality over an instant Messenger service.
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The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired angle. Refer to the illustrations below:
For your convenience, the camera snaps 45 degrees to match the position of your face in front or at the back of the LCD panel. NOTE: Do not rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to the device.
Launching the Acer OrbiCam
To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen. OR Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture windows window appears.
Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings
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Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window Options Window, Preview Folder size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
Camera Settings Basic settings: Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from the pop-up menu. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/ Face tracking options Camera Settings from this window.
Video, Audio Video, Audio
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Capturing photos or videos
To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip. NOTE: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder.
Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam
The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger (IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world.
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Using the System Utilities
NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, firstStart Controlsecond monitor is connected, then ensure that the Panel Display Note: select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the Settings (2) display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
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Start Control Panel Display (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor OK
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To accessPrograms please go to Start>All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. Start All this function, Acer GridVista Start All Programs Acer below: You may choose any one of the four display settings indicatedGridVista
Double (verticle), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is imple to set up: 1. 2. 3. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
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Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.
Start All "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 Programs Launch Manager
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item CPU type
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Specification Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5500/T5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) and T7200/T7400/T7600 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for TravelMate 3260/3270) Intel® Core Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for TravelMate 3260/3270) Intel® Celeron M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher (for TravelMate 2480)
Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage
Intel® 945GM/945PM/940GML(TravelMate 2480)+ICH7M Intel 478pin Micro-FCPGA VCC-CORE: 1.2875V (high frequency mode) to 0.8375V (Low frequency mode) VCC-CORE: 0.75V (Deeper sleep mode) VCC_CORE: voltage for the future processor will depend on VID0-6 for battery mode and setting via software for adapter mode for the future processor
CPU Fan True Value Table
DTS(degree C) 45 50 70 78 90 0 2700+/-100 3200+/-100 3800+/-100 4200+/-100 Fan Speed (rpm) Acoustic Level (dBA) 29 32 35 38 40
. BIOS
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Phneoix 1.00 (MP version) SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1M byte FLASH ROM SST 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card Standard 1995 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant Set by setup manual Specification
BIOS password control
Second Level Cache
Item Cache controller Built-in CPU Specification
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Item Cache size Specification 4MB for Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (TravelMate 3260/ 3270) 2MB for Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T5500/T5600 and Intel® Core Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (TravelMate 3260/3270) 1MB for Intel® Celeron M processor 410/420/430 (TravelMate 2480) 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back
System Memory
Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM/945PM/940GML 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB Maximum memory up to 2GB for 32bit OS (with two 1GB SODIMM), 4G for 64bit OS(with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/677 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications.
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Memory Combinations
Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 2304MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB Total Memory
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Interface
Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Marvell 88E8030/88E8055 co-lay 10/100Mbps (Giga LAN support for future selected models) RJ45 Rear side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2
Modem Interface
Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.90/V.92 WWDAA RJ11 Right side Specification
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Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Built-in ICH7M 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). USB 1.1 Mini-USB Specification
Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g (optional device)
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Built-in ICH7M 11~54 Mbps 802.11a+b+g or 802.11b+g PCI bus Specification
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name HGST HTS421240H9A WD WD600UE22HCT0 HGST HTS541060G9A 60000 512 2 1 5400 RPM SEAGATE ST98823A HGST MORAGA+ HTS541010G9A Seagate ST9100824A 100000 512 4 2 5400 RPM HGST HTS541612J9AT WD1200UE22KVT0 ML60 120000 512 4 2 for WD 5400 RPM
Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface
40000 512 2 1 4200 RPM
80000 512 3 2 5400 RPM
Performance Specifications 8MB ATA/ATAPI-7 2MB for WD 8MB for HGST ATA-6 for WD ATA/ATAPI-7 for HGST 350 (for WD) 376 (for HGST) 8MB ATA/ATA-6; ATA6 350 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6 8192KB ATA-6 for WD
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DC Power Requirements 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
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Combo Drive Interface
Item Vendor & model name HLDS GCC-4244N Philips SCB5265 Panasonic UJDA770 With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible For HDLS GCC-4244N: 1. Reads and writes data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROMXA, CD-I FMV, Video CD and CD-EXTRA 2. Reads data in Photo CD (Single and multi session) 3. Reads and writes standard CD-DA 4. Reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to "Orange Book Part 2" 5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs conforming to "Orange Book Part 3" 6. Reads data in DVD-ROM For Philips SB5265: Applicable DVD formats (Read): DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-Video, DVD-R 3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi-Border DVD-R/DVDRW, Multi-session DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM (optional) Applicable CD Formats (Read): CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode2 Form-2, CD-i Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Super Video CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text, CD-R, CDRW Applicable CD Formats (Write) CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD CD-Text For Panasonic UJDA770: CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (Multi session), Video CD, CD-Extra (CD+), CD-text DVD:DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM (2.6GB/4.7GB), DVD-R, DVD-RW (ver. 1.1) (Supporting Multi Border) DVD+R, DVD+RW (Supporting Multi Session) Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Specification
Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format
Loading mechanism
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DVD-Super Multi Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification PANASONIC UJ-850 , LF, GBASE TOSHIBA TSSTTS-L632D With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec
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Item Applicable disc format Specification For PANASONIC UJ-850: Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, PhotoCD (multi-session), Video CD, CdExtra (CD+), CD-text DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW For Toshiba TSST TS-L632D CD: CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge) CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video CD-R (Orange Book Part ) CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part Volume1 & Volume 2 Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type US & US+ RW DVD: DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring DVD+R (Version 1.0) DVD+RW DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM) DVD°"R Dual Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement Input Voltage
Audio Interface
Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Realtek ALC883D Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 & MAZ4411 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2 (1.5W speakers)
Video Interface
Item Chipset Specification Intel® 945GM (for TravelMate 3260/3270 UMA models) and Intel® 940GML (TravelMate 2480) Nvidia G7300 (G72M-V) (for TravelMate 3260/3270 discrete models)
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Item Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Specification FCBGA 1466-pin for Intel® 945GM and Intel® 940GML BGA 533 pin for Nvidia G7300 internal PCIE Yes
Video Memory
Item Chipset Specification Intel® 945GM (for TravelMate 3260/3270 UMA models) and Intel® 940GML (TravelMate 2480) Nvidia G7300 (G72M-V) (for TravelMate 3260/3270 discrete models) up to 128MB DDR2
Memory size Interface
USB Port
Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Built-in ICH7M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 One on the left side/two on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification
PCMCIA Port
Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus TI PCI8412/PCI6412 Type-II One type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes Specification
System Board Major Chips
Item Core logic VGA Controller Intel® 945GM/945PM/940GML+ICH7M Intel® 945GM (for TravelMate 3260/3270 UMA models) and Intel® 940GML (TravelMate 2480) Nvidia G7300 (G72M-V) (for TravelMate 3260/3270 discrete models) Marvell 88E8055 for GigaLAN for future advanced models, not launch yet Marvell 88E8038 for 10/100 LAN Built in ICH7M NS PC87383 ALC 883
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Item Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g/Wireless 802.11 a+b+g PCMCIA/1394/ 5 in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Built-in ICH7M Built-in ICH7M TI PCI8412/PCI6412 Realtek ALC883 Controller
Keyboard
Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously NS PC87541V 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification
Battery
Item Vendor & model name Specification Panasonic (6cell) 2.0 Sanyo (6cell) 2.0 Sony (6cell) 2.0 Sanyo (9cell) 2.4 Li-ion 4000 mAH for Panasonic (6cell) 2.0 4000 mAH Sanyo (6cell) 2.0 4000 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.0 7200 mAH Sanyo (9cell) 2.4 6/9 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 3 cells in series, 3 series in parallel 14.8V 16.8+-0.2v
Battery Type Pack capacity
Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage
LCD 14.1" inch
Item Vendor & model name QDI QD14TL01-03 (Non Glare) QDI QD14TL01-02 (Glare) Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio N/A 300 N/A 500 N/A 400
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14.1 inches 304.1x228.1 1280x800 WXGA 0.237x0.237 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 185
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Item Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) 25 (rising+falling) +3.3V Typ. N/A 5/11 +3.3V 4.02 (for backlight unit only) Specification 16 3.3V Total 5.38 Watt (Typ.) @ LCM circuit 1.28Watt (Typ.), Backlight 4.1 Watt (Typ.) 390(Typ.) 400(Max) 317.3x242.0x6.5 1 channel LVDS 262,144 40/45 25/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60
Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping)
420 (440max) 317.3x242.0x6.0 1 channel LVDS 262,144 40/40 10/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60
425 317.3x242.0x5.9 1 channel LVDS 262,144 45/45 20/45 0 to +50 -25 to +60
LCD Inverter
Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Darfon/V189-301GP N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) Specification
AC Adaptor
Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency 1.7A 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC 82% min. @115VAC input full load Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz
System Power Management
ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state.
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ACPI mode Suspend to RAM (S3) Power Management CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.
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The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to "disabled". If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to "enabled". Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type : CPU Speed : IDE1 Model Name : IDE1 Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID:
Genuine Intel (R) CPU 1730 MHz HTS541010G9AT00 MP20QAX0J4M0ZR TSSTcorpCD/DVDW TS-L632D V0.310 nVIDIA 5.72.22.46.43 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
T2250 @1.73GHz
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N/A 32 Byte Aspire 3680/5570/5580; TravelMate 2480/3260/3270 16 Byte Acer Inc. 16 Byte xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 32 Byte
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por q. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item. Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is subject to different models.
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Information
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type : CPU Speed : IDE1 Model Name : IDE1 Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID:
Genuine Intel (R) CPU 1730 MHz HTS541010G9AT00 MP20QAX0J4M0ZR TSSTcorpCD/DVDW TS-L632D V0.310 nVIDIA 5.72.22.46.43 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
T2250 @1.73GHz
22 Byte
N/A 32 Byte Aspire 3680/5570/5580; TravelMate 2480/3260/3270 16 Byte Acer Inc. 16 Byte xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 32 Byte
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
Parameter CPU Type IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number IDE2I Model Name IDE2 Serial Number System BIOS ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number
Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field shows product name of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of this system. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting. UUID=32bytes
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Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery [15:27:09] [08/09/2006] 634 KB 1022 MB 128MB [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] , , or selects field. Shows system base memory size Shows extended memory size
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter System Time System Date
Description Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. Sets the system date.
Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date
System Memory Extended Memory
This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled
VGA Memory Quiet Boot
Power on display
Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector).
Option: Auto or Both
Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery
Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults.
Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Disabled or Enabled Option: Enabled or Disabled
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
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Advanced
The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in BIOS.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Serial port :
[Auto]
Item Specific Help
Parallel port : Mode : IrDA Port :
[Enabled] [ECP] [Auto]
Configure serial port A using options: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Serial port Parallel port IrDA Device
Description Displays the settings of the serial port Shows the settings of the parallel port Shows the setting of the infrared port
Option
Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled
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The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Information
Main
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Advanced
Boot
Exit
Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : HDD 0 Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD 0 Password Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled]
Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: Please refer to "Remove HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to remove HDD/BIOS Password.
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is Set User Password
Description Shows the setting of the user password. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.
Option
Clear or Set Clear or Set
Set Supervisor Password
Primary HardDisk Security Password on Boot
Disabled or Enabled
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don't forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2.
Type a password in the "Enter New Password" field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the "Confirm New Password" field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. 4. 5. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Removing a