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PART NO.: VD.T18V5.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Copyright
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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 3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Euro Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 E-Mail Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 2
System Utilities
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BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Utility Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Diagnostic Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Diagnostics Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the HDD Module/Memory/FDD Module/Optical Module and CPU . . . . . Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the FDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Optical Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the LCD Module and Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly . . . Disassembling the logic upper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Disassembling the logic lower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disassembling the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 68 69 69 69 69
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
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System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5
Jumper and Connector Locations
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Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SW1 Settings (Lid switch) . . SW2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6 Appendix A Appendix B
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Model Definition and Configuration Test Compatible Components
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TravelMate 270 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Microsoft® Window® XP Home Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Microsoft® Window® XP Pro Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Microsoft® Window® 2000 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Appendix C Index
Online Support Information
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Chapter 1
System Specifications
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
Mobile Intel® Pentium®4 processor-M at 1.4GHz or higher Built-in 0.13 micron technology; includes 512KB L2 Cache; supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStepTM technology Standard 128/256MB DDR-266 SDRAM, upgradeable up to 1GB on dual SoDIMM sockets 14.1" or 15.0" XGA TFT color LCD, 1024x768, 16.7M colours High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Li-Ion main battery pack Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) DualViewTM support Simultaneous LCD and CRT display at1024x768, 16.7M colours
Display
Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit high true colour up to 16.7 million colours at 1024X768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution for 14.1"/15.0" or 1400x1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array+ (SXGA+) for resolution for some 15.0" models (specification varies depending on models) 3D capabilities S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power Simultaneous LCD and CRT display at 1024x768, 16.7M colours SiS 650 with integrated VGA, default shared 16MB DDR video memory (or 32/64MB configured via BIOS) 4x AGP graphics accelerator MPEG-2/DVD hardware assisted capability
Multimedia
high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio Built-in dual speakers Built-in microphone SoundBlaster-Pro and MS DirectSound compatible High-speed optical drive S-video (NTSC/PAL) output
Connectivity
High-speed fax/data modem port Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port
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USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports IEEE 1394 port 802.11b wireless LAN
Keyboard and Pointing Device
4-way scroll button Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device
Expansion
Two type II or one type III cardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable memory
Keyboard and Pointing Device
Acer FineTouch keyboard: with a 5 ° curve, 84/85/88-key, inverted "T" cursor layout, 18mm spacing, 2.5mm(min) key travel Built-in touchpad pointing device with ergonomic buttons and 4-way integrated scroll key 12 function keys; 4 cursor keys; two Windows® keys; hotkey controls 5 launch keys, including Internet browser, email (with LED for received mail), and 3 userprogammable keys Acer InviLinkTM button for wireless models Embedded numeric keypad International language support
I/O Ports
Two CardBus Type II/One Type III slots One RJ-11 modem jack One RJ-45 network jack One DC-in jack for AC adapter One RS-232 (16550 compatible) serial port One ECP/EPP-compliant parallel port One PS/2-compatible keyboard/mouse port One external VGA port One speaker/microphone/line-in jack One microphone/line-in jack One S-video-out (NTSC/PAL) port Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports One IEEE 1394 port
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System Block Diagram
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Board Layout
Top View
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Panel connector Southbridge Switch button interface connector Northbridge Modem connector
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DDR-200P so DIMM connector Int. KB interface connector Audio to main board connector Mini PCI connector
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Bottom View
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USB connector USB connector USB connector 1394 connector TV-out connector Serial port CD-ROM connector Parallel connector CRT connector CPU socket
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DC jack connector CPU fan connector Keyboard/PS2 connector RJ45-11 connector Battery connector PCMCIA connector DDR 200P FDD connector Card reader connector HDD connector
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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 View
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Item Display screen Launch keys
Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Special keys for launching Internet browser, E-mail program and frequently used programs. Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. They are designated as P1, P2, P3, E-mail button and Web browser button. P1, P2 and P3 launch user-programmable applications; Email and Web browser launch E-mail and Internet browser applications. Turns on the computer power.
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Power Switch
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Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right)
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.
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Floppy disk drive (or Reads/writes data from/to the media. card reader if installed) Floppy eject button Speakers Palmrest Ejects floppy disk. Outputs sound. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Outputs sound. Inputs data into your computer. LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components.
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Keyboard Status indicators
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Left Panel
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Item Optical drive Optical drive indicator Eject button Emergency eject slot
Description Houses an optical drive module (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW combo drive). Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the drive tray. Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off. There is a mechanical eject button on the optical drive. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray.
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Right Panel
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Icon
Item Microphone/Line-in jack
Description Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., microphone, audio CD player, stereo walkman).
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Headphone/Speaker/ Line-out jack
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., headphones, speakers).
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PC card eject buttons PC card slots
Eject the PC Card from the slot. Accepts two Type II or one TypeIII PC cards.
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Modem jack
Connects to a phone line.
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Network jack
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
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PS/2 port
Connects to a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.
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Rear Panel
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Icon
Item Security keylock
Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
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Power jack
Connects to an AC adapter.
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External display port
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
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Paralle port
Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer).
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Serial port
Connects to a serial device (e.g., serial mouse).
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S-video
Connects t a television or display device with S-video input.
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IEEE 1394 port
Connects to an IEEE 1394 device.
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USB port
Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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Bottom Panel
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Item Cooling fan
Description Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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Battery bay
Houses the computer's battery pack.
Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Hard disk bay Memory compartment Houses the computer's hard disk. Houses the computer's main memory.
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Indicators
The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.
The status LCD displays icons that show the status of the computer and its components.
Icon Power Function Description Lights green when the computer is on and lights orange when the computer is in Standby mode.
Media activity
Lights when the hard disk is active.
Battery charge
Lights green when the battery is being charged. Lights orange when the battery power is low and is being charged.
Wireless communication
Lights when the Wireless LAN capabilities are enabled.
Caps lock
Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num lock
Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Scroll lock
Lights when Scroll Lock is activated.
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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 and respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
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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. while using Hold 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 Windows logo key
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Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All)
Application key
Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
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Hot Keys
The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Hot Key Fn-F1
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Function Hot key help
Description Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2
System Property
Displays the System Property.
Fn-F3
Power Options
Display the Power Options Properties used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). See "Power management" on page 25. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. See "Power management" on page 25.
Fn-F4
Sleep
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.
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Volume up
Increases the speaker volume.
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Function Volume down
Description Decreases the speaker volume.
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Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
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 2000, follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double-click on Keyboard. Click on the Language tab. Verify that keyboard layout used for En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. If not, select and click on Properties; then select United States-International and click on OK. Click on OK.
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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Launch Keys
Located at the top of keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as P1, P2, P3 Email button and Web browser button.
NOTE: To the left of these five launch keys is the wireless communication button. This wireless communication button works for model with 802.11b wireless LAN only.
Launch Key P1 P2 P3 Email Web browser
Default application User-programmable User-programmable User-programmable Email application Internet browser application
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E-Mail Detection
Click right button at the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E-Mail Detection. In this dialog box, you have the option to enable/disable mail checking, set the time interval for mail checking, etc. If you already have an email account, you can fill in User Name, Password and POP3 Server in the dialog box. The POP3 Server is the mail server where you get your email.
Aside from the email checking function, there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application. It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD.
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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:
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 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.
Function Execute
Select Drag
Access context menu
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Right Button
Scroll Button
Tap 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
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Left Button
Right Button
Scroll Button Click and hold the button in the desired direction (up/ down/left/right)
Tap
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 CPU package CPU core voltage Intel Pentium 4 / µ FC-PGA package 1.3/1.2 Specification
BIOS
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Phoenix 1.00 Flash ROM 512KB TSOP ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, 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 512KB 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 128/256MB 1 sockets (2 banks) 512MB 1G (by two 512MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 133 MHz 2.5V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Specification
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Memory Combinations
Slot 1 128MB/256 MB 128MB/256 MB 128MB256 MB 128MB/256 MB 512MB 0 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 512MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128MB/256 MB 256MB/384 MB 384MB/512 MB 640MB/768 MB 1024MB
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. . LAN Interface
Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Right side Specification
Modem Interface
Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.90 MDC RJ11 Right side Specification
Floppy Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & model name Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power Requirement Input Voltage (V) +5V +/- 10% 2DD (720KB) 9 80 300 2 MFM/FM 2HD (1.2MB, 3-mode) 15 80 360 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 300 Specification Panasonic JU226A273FC/Mitsumi D353G-2938
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Specification IBM 20G IBM 30G IBM 40G Toshiba 20G (MK2018 ) 20000 512 2 Toshiba 30G (MK3018 ) 30000 512 3 Toshiba 40G (MK4018 ) 40000 512 4 Hitachi 20G DK23DA -20F 20000 512 2 Hitachi 30G DK23DA -30F 30000 512 3 Hitachi 40G DK23DA -40F 40000 512 4
Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks
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Item Spindle speed (RPM) Specification 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM
Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) 2048KB ATA-5 216 2048KB ATA-5 287 2048KB ATA-5 287 2048KB ATA-5 235
100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
DVD-ROM Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Toshiba SD-C2502 With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 128 KBytes IDE/ATAPI DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R (read, single border) CD: CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CDI Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD) Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R (read), CD-RW (read) Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Specification
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement Input Voltage +5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) +/- 8 % (Start up)
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Audio Interface
Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Specification Integrated Software Audio in SiS961 South Bridge with Realtek ALC202 AC97 Codec(No SPDIF) Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1 Line-in, CD, Video, AUX 8/16-bit, mono/stereo 44.1 KHz No Yes/2 DMA channel 00 IRQ3, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11
Video Interface
Item Chip vendor Chip name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port SiS Integrated VGA chip in SiS650 North Birdge Core/3.3V No Specification
Video Resolutions Mode (for both LCD and CRT)
Resolution 800x600 1024x768 1152x864 1280x1024 1400x1050 (SXGA+panel only) 16 bits (High color) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 32 bits (True color) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Parallel Port
Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control SMSC LPC47N227 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type connector, in female type Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS Setup : Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system resources for other devices. Specification
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Item Specification Yes (set by BIOS setup) : When Mode is selected as EPP mode, "3BCh" will not be available.
Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup)
378h, 278h, 3BCH IRQ7, IRQ5
USB Port
Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control 1.1 USB 1.1 3 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 Specification ENE CB1420 CardBus controller Type-III/II One type-III or Two type-II Right panel No ZV support Yes (IRQ11)
System Board Major Chips
Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller RTC SiS650+SiS961(SB) SMC LPC47N227 Integrated Software Audio in SiS961 South Bridge with Realtek ALC202 AC97 Codec(No SPDIF) Integrated VGA chip in SiS650 North Birdge ICH2 NS87591 ICH2 Controller
Keyboard
Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously NS87591 Chicony 87/88/89 keys with 101/102 key emulation Yes Yes Specification
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Battery
Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Panasonic Li-ion 57Wh 3.7V/cell 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 14.8V Specification
LCD Inverter Specification This inverter is designed to light up the CCFL of LCD for TravelMate 270 series notebook. It should be supported the following LCD panels.
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 LG Hitachi CPT CPT LG IBM Supplier LP150x04 TX38D85 CLAA14/XF01 CLAA150PA01 LP150E0/-A2M2 ITSX95C Model Type TFT, 15.0" XGA TFT, 15.0" XGA TFT, 14.1" XGA TFT, 15.0" SXGA+ TFT, 15.0" SXGA+ TFT 15.0" XGA
There are two control signals that come form system to control lamp brightness. One signal is named DAC_BRIG, which limits current to meet LCD lamp current specification. Another one is named PWM, which adjusts lamp brightness. This inverter brightness is adjusted by PWM burst mode. The PWM burst mode is that turning on and off the lamp at rate of 150Hz. The effective brightness is a function of the duty cycle.
Features 1. Wide range 9V to 21V input voltage. 2. Birghtness adjustment by PWM duty mode.
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Electrical Characteristics
No . 1 Parameter Input voltage 2 3 Input current Lamp current 4 5 6 7 8 9 Frequency Output power Efficiency Starting voltage Starting time Dispoff# F Pout Vs Tvs 45 -80% 1600 1 2.8 0 10 Limited lamp maximum current PWM signal *Note 4 DACBRIG 0 55 ----3.3 0.5 65 4.5 ---1.5 3.6 0.8 3.3 KHz W -V Sec V V V Backlight on/off signal Low level *Note 1 At 0'C * Note 2 IL 2.7 -6.3 mA *Note 1 Iin -0.33 -A Symbol NV_PWR 9 Min. Typ. 14.8 Max. 21 V Unit Comment
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NOTE: Please pay attention to the fellowing:
*1. Limited lamp maximum current by DAC_BRIC signal:
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When DAC_BRIG voltage is 0V and INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has max. current. When DAC_BRIG voltage is 3.3V and INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has min. current. DAC_BRIG signal comes from system chipset with internal resistance of 3K *2. Inverter operating frequency should be within specification (45~65kHz) at max. and min. brightness load. *3. INV_PWM enable implies INV_PWM signal is High level (On duty cycle is 100%). It is a square wave of 150Hz to adjust backlight brightness that is a function of PWM duty cycle. Backlight brightness is maximum value under INV_PWM at 100% and brightness is minimum under INV_PWM at 30%. *4.The system interface signals belong to 3.3V. *5. Please make sure open lamp output voltage should be within starting voltage specification. *6. Inverter should pass human body safety test. *7. Inverter should be no smoking by any component open/short test. *8. Transformer voltage stress should not be over 85% under any condition. (turn on overshoot transient and line transient.) *9. Audio noise should be less than 36dB at 10cm distance. .
Electrical specification
No . 1 Symbol V oper* Il -5.7 Min. Typ. 700 6.0 Max. -6.3 Unit Vrms mArms Comment Lamp operating voltage DAC_BRIG: 0V, PWM:100% Il F 2.7 45 80% 3.0 55 -3.3 65 -mArms kHz -DAC_BRIG: 0V, PWM:30%
Thermal All components on inverter board should follow below rules: 1. Component using conditions (component stress) must be within component specification including voltage rating, current rating, temperature etc. 2. Component temperature shold follow below: T <=30 degree C, at 25, 35 degree C. Component temperature should be less than 70 degree C inside system at 35 degree C. LCD
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Item Vendor & model name AU UB 141X03
Specification Samsung LTN141XFL05 Hannstar HSD150PXIIB Hannstar HSD150PKIIB IBM ITUX97C
Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution 14.1 TFT XGA (1024x768) 14.1 TFT XGA (1024x768) 15.0 TFT XGA (1024x768) 15.0 TFT SXGA+ (1400x1050) 15.0 TFT UXGA (1600X1200)
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Item Supports colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control Suspend/Standby control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 3.3 690 3.3 690 3.3 690 3.3 690 3.3 690 keyboard hotkey No Yes keyboard hotkey No Yes keyboard hotkey No Yes keyboard hotkey No Yes keyboard hotkey No Yes 262K 262K Specification 262K 262K 262K
AC Adapter
Item Vendor & model name Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, full load) Nominal frequency (Hz) Frequency variation range (Hz) Nominal voltages (Vrms) Inrush current Efficiency Output Ratings (CV mode) DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Output current Output Ratings (CC mode) DC output voltage Constant output Dynamic Output Characteristics Start-up time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements 4242 Vdc for 1 second 60uA at 254Vac 1. FCC class B requirements(USA) 2. VDE class B requirements(German) 3. VCCI classII requirements(Japan) 3 sec. (@115Vac) 6 ms min. (@120 Vac input, full load) 25 V Output can be shorted without damage, and auto recovery 15kV (at air discharge) 8kV (at contact discharge) 19.0 3.5A 19.0V including the effects of line voltage variation, load current, ripple and noise 300mvp-pmax (20MHz bandwidth) for resistor load 0 A (min.) 3.5A (max.) 1.8 A 0.9 A 47 - 63 47 - 63 90 - 265 The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to 115Vac(60Hz) and 230Vac(50Hz) respectively. It should provide an efficiency of 84% minimum, when measured at maximum load under 115V(60Hz). @ 90Vac @ 180Vac Specification ADAPTER ADP-65DB BG65W 3 PINS
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ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Standby (S1)
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 disk may be power managed in this state. CPU in Stop Clock state VGA Standby, turn off back-light PCMCIA Standby Audio Power Down Hard Disk Spin Down motor Super I/O Power down 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 Hibernate state. System saves all system states and data onto the disk prior to power off the whole system.
Suspend to RAM (S3)
Save to Disk (S4)
Environmental Requirements
Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) 5~500Hz: 1.0G 50~500Hz: 2.16G 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (unpacked) 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (storage package) +5~+35°C -20~+50°C -20~+50°C (storage package) Specification
Mechanical Specification
Item Dimensions Weight I/O Ports Specification 322mm (W) x 272mm (D) x 38.0 mm(H) for 14.1 LCD model 327mm (W) x 272mm (D) x 38.5mm (H) for 15.0 inch model 6.71lb~7.2lb (including HDD, CD-ROM, FDD and BATT) for 14.1 inch model 6.78lb ~7.5lb(including HDD, CD-ROM, FDD and BATT) for 15.0 inch model 1 parallel port (25 pins) EPP/ECP capability, 1 CRT port (15 pins) supports DDC 2B, 1 TV-out connector, 1 microphone-in port, 1 headphone-out with SPDIF port, 1 AC adapter jack (2 pins), 1 type III or type II PCMCIA card bus slots, 3 USB ports (4 pins), 1 RJ-11/RJ-45 port One Plastic PC+ABS (Bayer OM105Q) Power, Media activity, Battery charge, Wireless communication, Caps lock, Num lock and Scroll lock indicators
Drive Bays Material Indicators
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Item Switch Power switch Lid switch Internet switch Wireless ON/OFF switch E-mail switch Specification
Memory Address Map
Memory Address 00100000h-000F0000h 000CD000h-000C0000h 000C0000h-000A0000h 000A0000h-00000000h 128 KB 640KB 64KB Size Function System BIOS VGA BIOS Video memory (VRAM) Conventional memory
I/O Address Map
I/O Address 000-00F 020-021 040-043 060, 064 061 040B 061 070-071 080-08F 0A0-0A1 0C0-0DF 0F0-0FF 170-177 1F0-1F7 220-22F 240-24F 278-27F 378,37A 3B0-3BB 3C0-3DF 3F0h-3F7 3F0-3F7 480-48F, 4D6 4D0-4D1 CF8-CFF DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller 38859 chip select System speaker out DMA controller-1 System speaker Real-time clock and NMI mask DMA page register Interrupt controller-2 DMA controller-2 Numeric data processor 2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM) select 1st EIDE device (hard drive) select Audio Audio (optional) Parallel port 3 Paraller port 1 Video Controller Standard Floppy Disk Controller Floppy disk controller DMA controller-1 PCI configuration register Function
IRQ Assignment Map
Interrupt Channel IRQ00 IRQ01 IRQ02 IRQ03 System timer Keyboard Programmable Interrup Controller Free by default or Generic Function(Hardware)
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IRQ Assignment Map
Interrupt Channel IRQ04 IRQ05 IRQ06 IRQ07 IRQ08 IRQ09 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 Function(Hardware) Communications Port (COM1) PCI AUDIO/MODEM Standard Floppy Disk Controller ECP Printer Port (LPT1) Real Time Clock SCI LAN/Universal Serial Bus PCMCIA/VGA Mouse Numeric data processor Primary IDE controller (hard disk) Secondary IDE controller (CD-ROM drive)
DMA Channel Assignment
DMA Channel 00 01 02 03 Function(Hardware) PnP Audio System CODEC Free Standard Floppy Disk Controller ECP Printer Port (default)
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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 on the bottom of screen).
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System Devices
System Tim e: System Date:
Floppy Disk Drive Internal Hard Disk: ATAPI Device :
Boot Display Device: Screen Expansion: Television Type:
VGA Memory:
F1 Esc
Help Exit
Select Item
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, Info. and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (
To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( To change the value of a parameter, press or .
A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Press
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In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing
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Floppy disk size Disk Size
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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.
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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
Main
System Devices
Security
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Boot
Info.
Exit
Item specific Help
System Time: System Date:
[01/01/2002]
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Floppy Disk Drive Internal Hard Disk: ATAPI Device :
1.44 MB [ xxxxx MB] [ Model Name]
Floppy disk size Disk Size
Boot Display Device: Screen Expansion: Television Type:
[Both] [Enabled] [NTSC] Select NTSL or PAL standard
VGA Memory:
[32MB]
VGA Memory Size Configuration
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item F5/F6 Change Values
F9 Setup defaults
Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: The screen above is for 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. Sets the system date.
Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second)System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date
Floppy Disk Drive Internal Hard Disk
Shows floppy drive type information. Shows the hard disk types and capacity. If there is no hard disk present or unknown type, "None" should be shown on this field, otherwise the capacity must be shown. Auto detects and shows the CD-ROM, DVDROM or CD-RW types. If there is no ATAPI Device present or unknown type, "None" should be shown on this field, otherwise the model name must be shown. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Auto-Selected: During power on 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. Option: Both or Auto-Selected
ATAPI Device
Boot Display Device
Screen Expansion Television Type VGA Memory Selects NTSC or PAL standard. Specifies the amount of main memory to allocate for VGA.
Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: NTSC or PAL Option: 32MB/16MB/64MB
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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The System Devices screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.
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S e ria l P o rt: B as e I/O a d d re s s In te r ru p t
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P a ra lle l P or t: M o de : B as e I/O a d d re s s : In te r ru p t E C P D M A c h a nn e l:
[E n a b led ] [E C P ] [3 7 8 h ] [IR Q 7 ] [D M A 1]
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The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter PS/2 Pointing Device Serial Port Base I/O address Interrupt Parallel Port Mode Base I/O address
Description Determines whether or not to disable the internal touchpad of a PS/2 pointing device is connected. Enables, disables or auto detects the serial port. Sets the I/O address of the serial port. Sets the interrupt request of the serial port. Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port. Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. Sets the I/O address of the parallel port. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP or Bi-directional. Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port. Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP.
Interrupt Mode ECP DMA Channel
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IRQ 7 or IRQ5 ECP, EPP or Bi-directional DMA3 or DMA1
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The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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P a ss w o rd R e q u ire d to : B o o t: [E n a b le d ]
P ro c e sso r S e ria l N u m b e r :
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Parameter User Password is Administrator Password is Set User Password
Description Shows the setting of the user password. Shows the setting of the administrator password Press Enter to set the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to set the administrator password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Admininstrator password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.m (When enabled, the user password protects the computer from unauthorized access during boot up.) Allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required to boot.
Option
Clear or Set Clear or Set
Set Administrator Password
Password require to
Disabled or Enabled
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 administrator password: 1. Use the and keys to highlight the Set Administrator Password parameter and press the Set Administrator Password box appears: key. The
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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.
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Removing a Password
Follow these steps: 1. Use the and keys to highlight the Set User Password parameter and press the Password box appears: key. The Set
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Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.
If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
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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.
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This menu provides you the information of the system.
Parameter System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number UUID Number System Memory Extended Memory UUID=16bytes Displays system BIOS version Displays VGA BIOS version
Description
This field reports the memory size of system base memory. The size is fixed to 640KB. This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended memory size=Total memory size M B
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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter Saving Changes and Exit Discarding Changes and Exit Get Default Values
Description Saves your changes to CMOS and exits System Setup (same as Discards changes made and exits System Setup. Loads default settings for all parameters (same as
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The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: 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.
System Utility Diskette
This utility diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 270 series notebook machine. You can find the utility in Service CD kit. It provides the following functions: 1. 2. 3. Panel ID Utility Thermal & Fan Utility Mother Board Data Utility
To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a "Microsoft Windows ME Startup Menu" prompt you to choose the testing item. Follow the instructions on screen to proceed. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce each test utility and its functions.
System Diagnostic Diskette
IMPORTANT: 1The diagnostics program we use for TravelMate 270 series is not exactly the same as PQA (Product Quality Assurance), the diagnostic program we used to employ in other model. The system diagnostic utilities is provided by Acer Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program, find it in the TravelMate 270 series service CD kit. To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program. Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. NOTE: For ASSY Function Test Procedure, please prepare the following items for system components test: SIO/PIO loopback, diskette, mouse (PS/2), CD-Disk (Test Program), battery pack, SYS_card (Card Bus)X2, AC-adapter, keyboard, external speaker and feather.
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Running Diagnostics Program
1. BIOS Re-flash Insert CD-Disk and floppy disk then boot from floppy disk drive to BIOS re-flash.
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Serial Port, Parallel Port and FDD Test
Insert SIO/PIO loopback to serial/parallel port. Place the diskette in the floppy diskette drive. Then run the test utility.
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CMOS RTC and FDD Test
Insert the diskette to the floppy disk drive for test.
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If you need to confirm whether the 1394GUID serial number has been input or not, you can run this utility. Press then Y key to next test.
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Touchpad Test
After you run the utility, please point and move your finger on the touchpad. Then see if the movement of the cursor can reach to left top (X=0, Y=0). Press the right and left button then continue next test.
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VGA R.G.B. Mode Test
Inspects red, green and blue color of display quality. Press any key to continue next test.
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FAN Test
Check if the fan has turned on or not. You can confirm the function by a feather.
10. Keyboard Test Press all keys according to this order--from left to right and from up to down to test each key's function. If pass then press + Break to continue the next test.
11. 32bit Systemcard Test Insert two pieces of Syscard (Card bus) into PCMCIA slots for test.
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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: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Philips screw driver Flat head screwdriver Large flat head screw driver Tweezers
Nut driver 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 270 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.
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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 system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Screw List
Item A B C D E F G Description CPU FRAME NUT Screw, #4-40UNF Screw, M2.0X2.5NL Screw, M2.0X3 Screw, M2.0X3NL Screw, M2.0X5 Screw, M2.0X7
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Description Screw, M2.0X0.4P+3FP-ZK(NL) Screw, M2.5X12 Screw, M2.5X18 Screw, M2.5X3NL Screw, M2.5X4 Screw, M2.5X5 Screw, M2.5X7NL Screw, M2.5X9NL Screw, M3.0X3 Screw, TPB-1.7 3.5P-ZK(NL) Thermal screw with spring Thermal screw with white spring
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Removing the Battery Pack
1. 2. Press the battery lock and slide the battery latch to the right. Then remove the battery.
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Removing the HDD Module/Memory/FDD Module/Optical Module and CPU
Removing the HDD Module
1. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the HDD module. Then take the HDD module away.
Removing the Memory
1. 2. 3. Remove the screw as shown here. Remove the DIMM door. Then prize out the memory with the fingures.
Removing the FDD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the screw that secures the FDD module. Disconnect FDD FPC. Then remove the FDD module.
Removing the Optical Module
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1. 2. Replace the screw that secure the heatsink cover. Remove the heatsink cover.
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Disconnect the fan power cable. Remove the two screws that secure the fan. Then remove the fan.
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Remove the four screws as shown. Then remove the heatsink.
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Removing the LCD Module and Switch Board
Removing the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the two (one on each side) screws holding the middle cover. Use a tool to pull the keyboard locks outwards as shown here. Prize the middle cover with a plastic flat head screwdriver.
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Unscrew the two screws as shown here. Place the keyboard as the picture shows. Disconnect the keyboard cable..
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Disconnect the LCD power cable. Unscrew the two screws as shown here. One on each side. Then, remove the two screws as shown here. One on each side.
10. Remove the two screws holding the LCD hinges. 11. Then, remove the LCD module from the main unit.
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Removing the Switch Board
1. 2. Unscrew the two screws that secure the switch board. Then remove the switch board from the main unit.
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Disassembling the Main Unit
Separate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly
1. 2. Unscrew the two screws holding the Mini PCI EMI shielding then remove it from the main unit. Disconnect the audio board FFC..
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Remove the 11 screws on the lower case. Remove the 5 screws holding the upper case. Disattach the logic upper form the logic lower..
Disassembling the logic upper
1. 2. Unscrew the 7 screws holding the touchpad bracket. Then remove the touchpad bracket. Disconnect the two speakers' cable.
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Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the audio board. Unscrew one screw as shown here. Then turn over the audio board.
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Disconnect the phone jack FFC from the audio board. Then remove the audio board. Disconnect the audio board FFC from the audio board. Disattach the touchpad cover latch.
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