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Service Guide
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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 3200 service guide.
Date 2005/1/7
Chapter First Released Version
Updates
2005/1/28
Update S/PDIF out on Page7
2005/10/21
Modify the speaker part number on Page 94
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Copyright
Copyright © 2004 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.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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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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Chapter 1 System Specifications...............................................................1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 2 System Utilities........................................................................32
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 3 Machine DIsassembly and Replacement.................................45
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Removing the HDD Module and the miniPCI . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case 52 Disassembling the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Disassembling the LCD Module and Upper Case . . . . . . . . . 57 Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting.......................................................................63
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intermittent Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 67 68 70 74 78 79
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations............................................80
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Main Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Chapter 6 FRU(Field Replaceable Unit)List.............................................84
Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 FRU List 87
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration............................................95
TravelMate 8100 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Appendix B Test Compatible Components..............................................96
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test . . . . . . . . . 97
Appendix C Online Support Information..................................................99
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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of Kingfisher's features:
Performance
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Intel Dothan processor 730,740,750,760,770 Intel® 915PM Express chipset 256/512 MB of DDRII 533 standard, upgradeable to 2GB* with dual soDimm modules 60/80 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
Display
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The 15.4" Wide SWXGA(1680 x 1050 pixel resolution) + TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use DualViewTM support Employs ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM x700 with 128MB DDR video memory MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL), DVI-D (digital) interface supported.
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Multimedia
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Built-in dual speakers Internal Microphone x1 which combines Sound Blaster® Pro and MS-Sound compatible Azalia stereo, SPDIF supported
Communication
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56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval, Wake-in-Ring ready Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection, Wake-on-LAN ready Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG network connection 802.11a/b/g tri-mode Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution,2200BGRW 802.11 b/g, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Integrated Bluetooth® Built-in 2 Antenna Mini-PCI(Manufacturing option)
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Keyboard and Pointing Device
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84/85/88 keys Windows keyboard Built-in touchpad pointing device 12 function keys, four cursosr keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad 6 easy-launch buttons ( internet, email, wireless LAN, Bluetooth® , Empowering key and one userprogrammable button)
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* The 1024MB memory has not been tested yet.
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Expansion
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One Type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory modules Acer EasyPort
I/O Ports
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One Type II PC Card slot Modem (RJ-11) port One RJ-45 jack for LAN (Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T) One external display (VGA) port, one DVI port One Microphone/line-in port One Headphone/speaker/line-out port One Infrared (FIR) port One IEEE 1394 port Four USB 2.0 ports One 5-in-1 card reader (Only support MS/MS Pro/MMC/SD/xD) 124-pin Easy Dock connector DC-in jack for AC adaptor
Security
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Smart Card support Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor password support
Software
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Acer Launch Manager Acer eManager Acer System Recovery CD Acer disc-to-disc recovery3 Norton AntiVirusTM Adobe® Reader® CyberLinlk® PowerDVD® MTI CD-MakerTM GridVista
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System Block Diagram
AC/BATT CONNECTOR PG 42
Dothan/Yonah
(478 Micro-FCPGA)
DC/DC
+1.2V/+2.5V +1.05V/+1.5V +1.8V/+0.9V +3V/+5V PG 37~41
CPU VR
PG 43
CLOCKS
PG 3
BATT CHARGER
PG 4,5 PG 42 4X133MHZ
LCD Connector
LVDS PCI EXPRESS
+0.9V +1.8VSUS
+1.05V
DDR-SODIMM1
PG 10,11
400/533 MHZ DDR II
+1.5V
Alviso 915PM
+2.5V
400/533 MHZ DDR II
708 PCBGA +1.8VSUS PG 6,7,8,9
M26P DDRam(64/128)
PG 12,13,14,15,16
DVI TVOUT VGA
+2.5V +3V
DVI
S-Video CRT
PG 16
DDR-SODIMM2
PG 10,11 DMI interface
PG 32
DOCKING
PG 33
Parallel-HDD PG 32
IDE
M5285
PG 32 IDE
+1.5V +2.5V +3V +3VSUS +1.5VSUS +1.05V
33MHz PCI
ICH6-M
609 BGA MINI-PCI
PG 17,18,19
Wireless LAN
Multi-Bay
PG 31 Azalia
PCI BUFFER
LAN (10M/100M/1G) BCM5788M
PG 22 RJ45/Magnetics
CARDBUS/1394 OZ711M3
PG 20,21 Smart Card PG 20 CARDBUS CON. PG 20
1394(TSB43AB21)
PG 36 1394 PORT PG 20
PG 28
PG 34
ALC880 (Codec) &
PG 29,30
MDC1.5
PG 29
Mini-Bluetooth (USB bus) PG 24
USB 3.3V LPC, 33MHz PCI-E
OZ2710
PG 24
NEW CARD
PG 24
PG 23
+3V
3V_591
+5V
PC87383
Euphonik DSP PG 35
Headphone/SPDIF
PG 30
SIO NSC87383
176 Pins LQFP PG 26
FAN 1 PG 27
4 in 1 socket XD,MMC,SD,MS PG 20
PG 25
Internal-MIC PG 35
LINEIN/MICIN
PG 30
+3/5V
FIR PG 30
+5V
+5V
3V_591
Touchpad Keyboard PG 27 PG 26
FLASH PG 26
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Board Layout
Top View
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Outlook View
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.
Front Open View
# 1 2 3
Icon
Item Display screen Power button Status indicators
Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Turns the computer on and off Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Inputs data into your computer. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Special keys for launching E-mail, Internet browser, eManager and frequently used programs. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Turns on the computer power.
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Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (left, center and right) Launch keys
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Touchpad
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Front Closed View
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Item
1 2
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Icon Item N/A
Description
Item
Speakers
Description Description and right speakers deliver stereo audio Left output. Only accepts MS, MMC, MS PRO, xD and SD cards. Note: Only one card can operate at any Description given time. INternal microphone for sound recording.
5-in-1 card reader
Note:
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Item
Microphone
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Infrared port
Interfaces with infrared devices(e.g. infrared printer and IR-aware computer)
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# Item
Power indicator
Lights when the computer is on. Description
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Battery indicator
Lights when the battery is being charged
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Speaker/Line-Out/ Headphone jack
S/PDIF out *
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COnnects to audio line-out devices(e.g. speakers, headphones)
Item
Description
Line-in/Mic-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices(e.g. audio CD player, stereo walkman)
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Bluetooth communications
Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled.
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Wireless communication
Indicates status of wireless LAN communication.
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N/A
Latch
Locks and releases the lid.
NOTE: The Bluetooth and Wireless buttons and indicators only work on models with Bluetooth and Wireless features, respectively.
* Please reference to http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm.jhtml?term=S%2FPDIF for more information of S/PDIF.
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Item
Description
Left View
#
Item
# 1 2 3
Icon N/A N/A
Description Item
Description Connects to a display device(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector) Enable the TravelMate to stay cool. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network.
External display port Ventilation Slots Network LAN Jack
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RJ-11 Modem jack
Connects to a phone line.
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Item
USB port
Description Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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IEEE 1394 port
Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
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N/A
Smart Card Slot PC Card slot
Accepts Smart Cards for added security. Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.
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N/A
PC Card slot eject button
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
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Right Panel
# 1
Icon
Item USB 2.0 port
Description Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Internal optical drive;accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Connects to an AC adapter.
2 3 4 5 6
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Optical drive LED indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency Eject hole Power jack
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Security keylock
Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
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Rear Panel
# 1 2
Icon N/A
Item DVI-D port S-video port
Description Supports digital video connections Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.
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124-pin port replicator connector
Connects to I/O port replicator or EasyPort expansion devices.
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Bottom Panel
# 1 2 3
Icon N/A N/A N/A
Item Battery lock latches AcerMedia bay release latch cooling fan
Description Lock the battery in place. Unlatches the AcerMEdia drive for removal of drive(optional) Helps keep th ecomputer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
4 5 6 7 8
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AcerMedia bay Wireless LAN bay Hard disk bay Battery bay Memory compartment
Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Houses the computer's wireless LAN. Houses the computer's hard disk Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory.
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Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-left above the keyboard, and four located on the front of the computer.
Icon
Icon
Function
Function Description Caps lock
Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num lock
Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Media Activity
Lights when the disc or AcerMedia is activated.
Power indicator
Lights when the computer is on.
Battery indicator
Lights when the battery is being charged
Bluetooth communications
Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled.
Wireless communication
Indicates status of wireless LAN communication.
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Launch Keys
Located at the upper-right above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as the mail, Web browser, Empowering and programmable keys. Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer EManager. The mail and Web browser are default for Email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the mail, Web browser and programmable keys, run the acer Launch Manager.
Launch key
Default application
Launch Key Email Web browser e P
Default application Email application (user programmable) Internet browser application (user programmable) Acer EManager application (userprogrammable) User-programmable
In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of Wireless and Bluetooth. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users.
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Description Bluetooth communications
Default application Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth (optional) communications.
Wireless communication
Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN (optional) communications.
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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
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock (Fn-F11)
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 w and y respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
Scroll lock (Fn-F12)
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Embedded Numeric Keypad
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 j while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Num Lock Off
Hold Fn while using cursorcontrol keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key
Key Windows logo key
Key Icon
Description
Description Description
Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as Tab clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to E provide a variety ofTab function: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) F E + E (Explores My Computer) + FM (Finds Document) F + M (Minimizes All) Shift + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All) M M j
Application key
+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box) Shift M R This key has the same effect as clicking the right R mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.
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Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys 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 Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Hot Key Fn-F1
Icon
Function Hot key help
Description Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2
Acer eSetting
Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key.
Fn-F3
Acer ePowerManagement
Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key.
Fn-F4
Sleep
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F5
Display toggle
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
Fn-F6
Screen blank
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.
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Hot Key Fn-y
Icon
Function Volume down
Description Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn-x
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-z
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness
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The Euro Symbol
If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International. To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click on Start, Control Panel. Double-click on Regional and Language Options. Click on the Language tab and click on Details. Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-International and click on OK. Click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol: 1. 2. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor.
3. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. 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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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support.
NOTE: If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
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Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and (2) execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results. Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left/and right) to scroll.
Right Button(4) Scroll Button(3)
(1)
(4)
!
(3)
Function Execute
Left Button(1) Click twice Left button quickly (1) Click once Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad
Main Touchpad(2) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the mouse button) Tap once Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor
Function
Right button (4)
Main touchpad (2)
Select Drag
Access context menu
Click once
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Function Scroll
Left Button(1)
Right Button(4)
Scroll Button(3) Click and hold the button in the desired direction (up/ down/left/right)
Main Touchpad(2)
NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Intel 915PM LGA775 0.8~1.5V Specification Intel Pentium M processor at 1.6~2.13GHz (Dothan)
BIOS
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Phneoix S3C11 Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.3.1 WFM2.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, IrDA1.0, USB Specification 1.1/2.0PCMCIA 3.0 compliant, PC 99a and Mobile PC2001 compliant, Simple Boot Flag 1.0 Set by setup manual Specification
BIOS password control
Second Level Cache
Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU Advanced Transfer Cache 2048KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification
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 Intel 915PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 512MB 1G (by two 512MB SO-DIMM module) DDRII SODIMM 533 MHz +1.8VSUS 200 pin You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Specification
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Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB
Slot 2 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 384MB 640MB 1152MB 384MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 640MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1125MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB
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.Please note that the 1GB is still under testing. LAN Interface
Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features BroadCom BCM5788M 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 left panel Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Specification
IR Interface
Item Part name Package Performance Compliant VISHAY TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type Up to 4Mbit/s transfer rate IrDA standard Specification
Modem Interface
Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol 56K V.90/V.92/WWDAA Specification
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Modem Interface
Item Modem connector type Modem connector location RJ11 Left panel Specification
Mini-Bluetooth
Item Controller Interface ICH6-M USB bus Specification
MiniPCI
Item Controller Data throughput Protocol Interface ICH6-M 11M/54M bps 802.11 a/b/g, 802.11b/g Mini-PCI type 3A Specification
. Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name HGST Moraga HTS541060G9AT00/ HTS541080G9AT00 Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Logical heads Logical sectors Drive Format Logical cylinders Physical read/write heads Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface Data transfer rate (buffer to/from media, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/ s) 16383 3/4 2/2 5400RPM 8MB ATA/ATAPI-6 Max. 61 16383 4 2 5400RPM 16MB ATA/ATAPI-6 Max. 56 16383 3/4 2 4200RPM 8MB 16MB(option) PATA Max. 46.6/54.8 PATA Max. 48.25 16383 3/3 2 4200RPM 8MB 80/100 512 16 63 80 512 16 63 TOSHIBA Proteus 80G MK8026GAS FUJITSU Mercury MHT2060BH A1/ MHT2080BH A1 60/80 512 16 63 Seagate N2 ST9808210A ST960821A 80/60 512 16 63
Performance Specifications
Ultra DMA mode: 100 MB/Sec
Ultra DMA mode:100 MB/Sec PIO mode: 16.6 MB/ Sec
Max. 150MB/Sec
Max. 100MB/Sec
DC Power Requirements
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Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Voltage tolerance 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5%
Combo Drive Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM DVD-R CD-ROM (2) Write CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/s) MAX 4X CVA(MAX 5400 KB/s) MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/s) 4X,8X(CLV), 16XZCLV, MAX. 24X CAV 4X (CLV) 4X,8X,10X CLV(at 640-700MB disc)) 10XCLV, MAX. 24X CAV 16.6MB/s: PIO mode4 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, (2/6GB/4.7GB), DVD-R, DVD-RW (ver1.1) (supporting Multi Border) CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R/W CD-ROM XA(except ADPCM), PhotoCD (Multi Session), Video CD, CD-Extra (CD+), CDtext Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/s) MAX 4X CVA(MAX 5400 KB/s) MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/s) 4XCLV, 10XCLV, 10-16XPCAV, 24XMAX.CAV 4XCLV, 4XCLV,10XCLV, 10XCLV, 10-16XPCAV, 24XMAX. CAV 16.6MB/s: PIO mode4 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM(2.6GB/ 4.7GB), DVD-R, DVD-RW (4.7GB) (supporting Multi Border) CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW CDROM XA, CD-ROM Mode-1, PhotoCD (Single and Multi Session), Video CD, CDExtra (CD+), Mixed Mode CD-ROM, CDText, CD-I Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release UJDA-760QT1-A Specification HLDS GCC-4243N
Loading mechanism
Power Consumption Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
Super Multi Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification KME UJ-831BQB Specification Super HLDS, GMA-4080N, 0H35
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Item Specification 8X CAV( MAX 10800 kB/s) 24X CAV(MAX 3600 kB/s) 4X (MAX 5540 kB/s) 8X (MAX 11080 kB/s) 6X (MAX 8320 kB/s) 4160 kB/s(Ver 1.0/2.1) 8X (MAC 11080 kB/s) 4X (MAC 5540 kB/s) 6X (MAC 8310 kB/s) 24X (MAC 3600 kB/s) 20X (MAC 3000 kB/s) 10X (MAC 1500 kB/s) Transfer rate (KB/sec) 8X CAV( MAX 10800 kB/s) (1) Read DVD-ROM 24X CAV(MAX 3600 kB/s) CD-ROM DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW CD-R/RW/ROM CD-DA(DAE) CD-DA(Audio out)/CD-I/ Video CD 4X, 8X(CLV), MAC 12X, 16X, (2) Write CD-R 24X(ZCLV) 4X(CLV) CD-RW 4X,8X,10X(CLV) HS-RW 8X,10X(CLV) US-RW 1X,2X(CLV), MAX.4X,6X,8X(ZCLV) DVD-R 1X,2X(CLV),MAX.4X(ZCLV) DVD-RW 2.4X(CLV),MAX.4X,6X,8X(ZCLV) DVD+R 2.4X(CLV) DVD+R DL 2.4X(CLV),MAX.4X(ZCLV) DVD+RW 2X,3X(ZCLV) DVD-RAM (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format
2XCLV, 4X, 8XZCLV 1X,2XCLV, 4XZCLV 2XCLV, 4X, 8XZCLV 2.4XCLV 2.4XCLV, 4XZCLV 3XZCLV
16.6MB/s: PIO mode4 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2 2MB ATAPI CD: CD-DA,CD-ROM,CD-R,CDRW,CD-ROMXA,photoCD, Video CD, CD-EXTRA(CD+), CD-Text DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVDR(3.9GB,4.7GB), DVDRW(Ver1.1), DVD-RAM, DVD+R,DVD+R DL, DVD+RW Tray Max. 1800 mA +5V+/-0.25V
16.6MB/s: PIO mode4 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2 2MB ATAPI CD: CD-DA,CD-ROM,CD-R,CDRW,CD-ROMXA,photoCD, Video CD, CD-EXTRA(CD+), CD-Text DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVDR(3.9GB,4.7GB), DVDRW(Ver1.1), DVD-RAM, DVD+R,DVD+R DL, DVD+RW Tray Max. 1.9A +5V+/-5%
Loading mechanism Power Consumption Operating Voltage
Audio Interface Item
Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Realtek ALC880 Built-in Stereo 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT supoprts 44.1/48/96 kHz sample rate 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-IN supoprts 44.1/48/96 kHz sample rate
Specification
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Audio Interface Item
Compatibility Power support Sampling rate Sound Quality Internal speaker / Quantity Digital: 3.3V Analog: 3.3V/5.0V Up to 96 KHz Max. 100dB Yes / 2
Specification
Microsoft PC99/2001, AC97 2.3 & WHQL/WLP2.0
Video Interface
Item Chipset package interface Compatibility Specification ATI M26 with 128MB VRAM 708PCBGA PCIE x16 DirectX®9
USB Port
Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control ICH6-M 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Three on the right side; one on the left side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification
IEEE 1394 Port
Item Chipset Number of IEEE 1394 port Location Interface Compatibility TI TSB43AB21 1 Left side 33MHz PCI ACPI2.0, PCI Local Bus Specification V2.2, PC 98/99 and PC 2001 Specification
PCMCIA Port Item
PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Data Throughput IRQ Support OZ711M3 PC Card 95 with 1x Type II / PCI CardBus One type-II left Side Max. 132 MB/s Supports serialized IRQ with PCI interrupts
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System Board Major Chips Item
System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller USB 2.0 MODEM Wireless 802.11a+b/a+b+g PCMCIA 5-in-1 card reader Intel 915PM Express Chipset NSC87383, 3.3V LPC interface Realtek ALC880 Codec ATI M26P ICH6-M NS PC87591 ICH6-M V.92, Ambit MDC 1.5 ICH6-M OZ711M3 OZ711M3
Controller
Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key and Application key Multi-Language SIO NSC97551 Standard keyboard 84 keys(US),85 keys(EU), 88keys(JP) Yes Yes Specification
Battery Item
Vendor & model name Battery Type Typical capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 GND SDA SCL TH BAT+ Sanyo Li-ion 2400mAh 3.7V 8
Specification
LCD
Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Specification SAMSUNG LTN154P1L02 15.4 inch HITACHI TX39D99VC1FAA
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LCD
Item Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time+Fall Time)msec Voltage of Power Supply Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface 300 (Typical) 25(Typical) 35(Max) +3.3V(Typical) 5.5(Max) 610 g 344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D) (Max) R/G/B Data, 3Sync, Signals, Clock (4 pairs LVDS) Native 262K colours 65/65 50/50 0 to 50 -25 to 65 200(Typical) 50(Typical) +3.3V(Typical) Not show 640 g 344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D) (Max) 2 channel LVDS Wide SXGA(1680x1050) 0.19725(H)x0.19725(v) RGB vertical stripe Normally white 185(Typical) Specification 331.38(H)x207.1125(V) 331.38(H)207.11(V) Wide SXGA(1680x1050) 0.19725(H)x0.19725(v) RGB vertical stripe Transmissive&Normally White 185(Typical)
Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping)
262K colours Lower side of 6 o'clock (Azimuth =270o) 10 to 40 -20 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) SUMIDA TWS-449-171 Duty 30~100% 9~21V 330mA typ 650Vrms typ 3.0~6.0mA 45~65KHz Specification
AC Adaptor
Item Vendor & model name Input Voltage input power rating Frequency Maximum input AC current Specification Lite-On PA-1650-02Q2 Normal: 100 to 127 (VAC) <= 80 (watts) 50/60 Hz 1.6A Max@90V/47Hz
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Item Inrush current Efficiency Specification 220A@240VAC/50Hz(hot start) 220A@100VAC/60Hz(cold start) 85% (Min), 88%(Typical) with the AC input set at the normal voltage.
System Power Management
ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3)(Sleeping State) 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. 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 Save to Disk (S4)(Sleeping State) Also called Hibernate state. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.
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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
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. Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility . Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type: : CPU Speed: HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Device: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID:
Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 2.00GHz 2000 MHz FUJITSU MHT2080BH NROOT472560V HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE GCC-4243N S3C11 ATI 009.008.001.000 1A22 LXT720608950106A7AEM00 TravelMate 8100 Acer 00192A5217640010881600C09F745892
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub- Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions:
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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. This menu provides you the information of the system.
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PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility . Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type: : CPU Speed: HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Device: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID:
Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 2.00GHz 2000 MHz FUJITSU MHT2080BH NROOT472560V HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE GCC-4243N S3C11 ATI 009.008.001.000 1A22 LXT720608950106A7AEM00 TravelMate 8100 Acer 00192A5217640010881600C09F745892
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub- Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Parameter HDD Model Name
Description This field displays the model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. The system can automatically detect the hard disc model name. If there is no hard disc drive or unknown type, this field would display "None". This field shows the serial number of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. If no hard disc drive or other devices are installed, this field would display a blank line. This field shows the serial number of HDD installed on Secondary IDE master. If no hard disc drive or other devices are installed, this field would display a blank line. This will be visible only when there is an internal LAN device present.
HDD Serial Number Serial Number UUID
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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 Info. 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: [11:59:38] [08/05/2004] 640 KB 766 KB 128 KB [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] , , or selects field.
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 reference only. Actual values may differ. 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. 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 640KB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-2MB Shows the VGA memory size. The default value is set to 64MB
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Parameter Quiet Boot
Description 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.
Format/Option Option: Enabled or Disabled
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
Allows user to enable/disable the Network boot function. Allow user to enable/disable the F12 boot meny function. 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: Enabled or Disabled 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 menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Serial port A: Infrared Port:: Parallel port: Mode:
[Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ECP]
Item Specific Help
Configure serial port A using oprions: [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 the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Serial port A Infrared Port Parallel Port Mode
Description Configure serial port A using options Enables, disables or auto detects the Infrared port. Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port. Sets the operation mode of the parallel port.
Options Auto/Enabled/Disabled Auto/Enabled/Disabled
Enabled/Disabled/Auto ECP, EPP, Output only or Bidirectional
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The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Info.
Main
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Advanced
Boot
Exit
Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password Password on Boot:
Clear Clear Clear 49888545 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled]
Item Specific Help
Supervisor Password controls accesses of the setup utility.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password is Set Supervisor Password
Description Shows the setting of the supervisor password. Shows the setting of the uer password. 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. 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. This feature is available to user when Supervisor password is set. Password can be written on HDD only when Supervisor password or user password is set and password on HDD is set to enabled. Supervisor Password is written to HDD only when Supervisor password is being set. User password is written to HDD when both passwords are set. When both Supervisor and user password are present, both passwords can unlock the HDD. 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 User Password
HDD Password
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.
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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 Password
Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:
2. 3. 4.
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Clear". When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Changing a Password
1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:
2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
The password setting is complete after the user presses u. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help CD-ROM/DVD Drive +Hard Drive Network Boot Floppy Devices
+ and - indicate device categories. Use to expand/collapse. Boot order is top-down using only the top device in each category. Use and to move highlighted item up and down.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
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.
Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes
Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS.
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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
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New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash. 1. 2. 3. Prepare a bootable diskette. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.
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Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
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Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver
! Tweezers NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.
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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. 2. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3. Remove the battery pack. NOTE: TravelMate 3200 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. NOTE: There are several types of screws used to secure bottom case and upper case assembly. The screws vary in length. Please refer the picture below, group the same type of screws together during service disassembling. Please also remember the screw location for each screw type. If you fasten the screw to the wrong location, the screw may be too long to damage the main board.
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Start x2 HDD cover Dx2 HDD module Keyboard Ex19,Dx3,Ex5,Gx2 DDR1 Lower case assembly DDR2 miniPCI board Dx2 L&R hinge cover x2 Memory cover x2 miniPCI cover
HDD assembly
HDD bracket
LCD&Upper case Dx4 Fx2 Power board
Dx2 Touchpad bracket USB module Speaker cable ODD module
Touchpad board Dx4 Ex4,Dx2 Lower case assembly LCD module Ax4 LCD bezel Upper case x1 Speaker set Dx2 Audio board Dx2 MDC module Mainboard Dx7 Thermal module CPU x3 Cardbus
Bx8 LCD cover LCD assembly
LCD inverter
MDC board
MDC cable
Antenna set
Ax4 LCD bracket LCD coaxial cable
LCD bar
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Screw List
Item A B C D E F Description SCREW M2.0*2.5I(NI)(NYLOK) SCREW I2.5*4MBKAGHY(M2.5L4) SCREW M2.5*6I(BNI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.5*3I(NI,NYLOK) SCREW M2.5*7I(NI,NYLOK) SCREW NUT IO EA1(MBEA1001,REV3 B) SCREW M2.0*4I(BNI)(NYLOK) Acer part No. 86.A03V7.012 86.T25V7.013 86.T25V7.012 86.T23V7.010 86.T25V7.008 86.T23V7.001
G
86.A03V7.007
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Removing the Battery Pack
1. 2. 3. Release the battery lock. Slide the battery latch. Remove the battery pack.
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Removing the HDD Module and the miniPCI
Removing the HDD Module
1. 2. 3. 4. . Remove two screws that secure the HDD cover. Remove the HDD cover. Remove the two screws that secure the HDD. Holding the mylar and pull the HDD module out of the main unit.
Removing the Memory
1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the two screws that secure the memory cover. Remove the memory cover. Press the latch on left and right side to pop out the memory and remove it. Remove the other memory.
Removing the miniPCI
1. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the miniPCI cover. Remove the miniPCI cover.
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Release the wireless antenna. Press the latch on left and right side to pop out the miniPCI and remove it.
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Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case
1. 2. . Remove the two screws that secure the left and right hinge cover. Remove the left and right hinge cover.Detach the right and the left hinge cover form the main unit.
3. 4.
Remove the three screws on the rear of the main unit. Remove the nineteen screws that secure the lower case..
5. 6. 7. 8.
Release the keyboard latch with tweezers Release another keyboard latch with tweezers. Pull the keyboard out. Unlatch the keyboard FFC latch and remove the keyboard from the main unit.
9.
Remove the seven screws that secure the upper case.
10. Disconnect the power board cable. 11. Disconnect the thermal lid switch cable. 12. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the mainboard. 13. Pull the wireless antenna from the hole.
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14. Close the LCD and remove the upper case from the main unit.
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Disassembling the Lower Case
1. Remove the ODD from the lower case.
2.
Disconnect the right speaker cable from USB cable and disconnect the USB cable from the mainboard.
3. 4. 5.
Remove the two screws that secure the USB module. Remove the USB module from the lower case. Disconnect the USB module from the USB module.
6. 7.
Disconnect the left speaker cable from the mainboard. Disconnect the Audio cable from the mainboard and remove the audio cable from the audio board.
8. 9.
Remove the four screws that secure the mainboard. Detach the mainboard from the lower case assembly.
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10. Tear off the mylar on the MDC cable. 11. Disconnect the MDC cable from the mainboard. 12. Remove the two screws that secure the MDC module. 13. Remove the MDC module from the mainboard. 14. Disconnect the cable from MDC board.
15. Disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard.
16. Remove the seven screws that secure the thermal module. 17. Remove the serew that securew the CPU 18. Turn the screw that secures the CPU. 19. Remove the CPU from the mainboard.
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20. Disconnect the cardbus cable from the mainboard. 21. Remove the three screws that secure the cardbus. 22. Remove the cardbus from the mainboard.
23. Tear off the mylar on the right speaker cable. 24. Remove the right speaker from the lower case. 25. Remove the screw that secure the left speaker. 26. Remove the left speaker from the lower case.
27. Remove the two screws thatsecure the audio board. 28. Remove the audio board from the lower case.
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Disassembling the LCD Module and Upper Case
1. 2. 3. 4. Disconnect the LCD cable from the power board. Remove the two screws that secure the power board. Remove another four screws that secure the power board. Remove the power board from the upper case.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Tear off the mylar on the touchpad FFC. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the touchpad board. Remove the three screws that secure the touchpad bracket. Remove the touchpad bracket from the upper case. Remove the touchpad board from the upper case.
10. Tear off the mylar on the wireless antenna. 11. Remove the wireless antenna from the wire groove. 12. Remove the three screws that secure the LCD hinge on both sides.
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13. Detach the LCD panel from the upper case assembly.
14. Remove the four screw caps of the LCD bezel. 15. Remove the four screws that secure the LCD bezel. 16. Remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module.
17. Disconnect the inverter power cable and the LVDS cable from the inverter board. 18. Remove the eight screws that secure the LCD. 19. Remove the LCD from the LCD cover.
20. Tear off the tapes on the antenna cable. 21. Tear off the tapes on the antenna brackets. 22. Remove the two screws that secure the left and right antenna bracket.
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23. Remove the left and right antenna brackets and antenna cable from the LCD cover.
24. Remove the two screws that secure the LCD bar. 25. Remove the LCD bar from the LCD cover.
26. Remove the four screws that secure the right LCD bracket. 27. Remove the right LCD bracket. 28. Remove the four screws that secure the left LCD bracket. 29. Remove the left LCD bracket.
30. Tear off the tape on the LCD cable. 31. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD. 32. This completes the LCD module and upper case disassembly.
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Disassembling the LCD Module
1. 2. Remove the four screw caps as shown. Then remove the four screws tightening the LCD bezel.
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Detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. Then turn the LCD bezel over and remove the microphone.
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Tear off the type fastening the inverter cable then disconnect the inverter cable then remove the inverter. Remove the six screws holding the LCD to the LCD cover. Then remove the LCD from the LCD cover.
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Remove the two screws holding the right bracket then remove the bracket. Remove the two screws holding the left bracket then remove the bracket.
10. Tear off the tape that fastens the LCD cable.
11. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD.
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12. Tear off the tape fastening the antennae set. 13. Then detach the antennae set from the LCD cover.
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Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the ODD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket on one side. Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket on the other side. Remove another two screws on the rear side.
4. 5.
Slide the ODD bracket out of the ODD module. Remove the ODD connector from the ODD module.
Disassembling the Optical Drive Module
1. 2. Remove the four screws that secure the HDD holder. Remove the HDD holder from the HDD module.
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Troubleshooting
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. 2. 3. 4. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources. If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter's instructions. You can check the following: power cords are properly connected and secured; there are no obvious shorts or opens; there are no obviously burned or heated components; all components appear normal. 5. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.) POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are indicated. POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen. Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).
Go To "Power System Check" on page 65. "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 67 "Undetermined Problems" on page 79 "Error Message List" on page 68 "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 67 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 67 "Intermittent Problems" on page 78 "Undetermined Problems" on page 79
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System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the error still remains: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device: 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the keyboard cables. Replace the keyboard. Replace the main board.
The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:
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Numeric keypad External keyboard
If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.
Memory check
Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. Press F2 in the test items.
4. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.
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Power System Check
To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources: 1. 2. 3. Remove the battery pack. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack.
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:
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Check the Battery Pack
To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. 2. 3. 4. Check out the Power Management in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.
From Hardware: 1. 2. 3. Power off the computer. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the following figure If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.
To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Re-install the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board.
Touchpad check
If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. After rebooting, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. For example, run Syn touch driver. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected O.K. If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the FCC on touch pad PCB connects properly. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are pulese. If yes, then replace switch board. If no, then go to next step. Replace touch pad PCB. If the touch pad still does not work, then replace FPC on Track Pad PCB.
After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short pe