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Aspire 5680/5630/3690 TravelMate 4280/4230/2490 Series Service Guide
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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5680/5630/3690 and TravelMate 4280/4230/ 2490 service guide.
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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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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature:
Platform and memroy
Aspire 5680/5630 Series and TravelMate 4280/4230 Series
Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring: Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor T7200/7400/7600 (4 MB L2 cache, 2.0/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) and T5500/5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® EM64T Intel® 945GM/945PM+ICH7M Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for TravelMate 4280/ 4230) Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) (for Aspire 5680/5630 and TravelMate 4280/4230) 256/512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dualchannel support) (for Aspire 3690/TravelMate 2490)
Aspire 3690 Series and TravelMate 2490 Series
Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology 256/512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two so DIMM modules (dualchannel support )
Display and graphics
15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVistaTM 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024x 768 pixel resolution NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600/7600SE with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX®R 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA® PowerMizer. 6.0 and PCI Express® (for Aspire 5680) NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7300 up to 256 MB TurboCacheTM (128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, 128 MB of shared system memory),supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA® PowerMizerTM 6.0, PCI Express® (for Aspire 5630 discrete) Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and PCI Express® (for Aspire 5630 UMA)
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Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 (for Aspire 3690) Dual independent display 16.7 million colors MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support (for selected models) DVI-D (true digital video interface) support (for selected models) Acer CinemaVisionTM technology (Acer Arcade) Acer ClearVisionTM optimization (Acer Arcade)
Storage subsystem
60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive Optical drive options:
DVD-Super Multi double-layer DVD/CD-RW combo
5-in1 card reader, supporting Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models)
Input devices
88/89-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5mm (minimum) key travle (for TravelMate series) Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button Six/seven media keys: TV, volume up, volume down, play/pause, stop, next, previous (for selected models) Three communication LED-buttons: WLAN, 3G, Bluetooth® (for selected models)
Audio
Audio system with two built-in speakers Intel® High-Definition audio support Sound Blaster ProTM and MS Sound compatible S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers (for selected models) Built-in microphone
Communication
Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer OrbiCamTM integrated 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel CMOS camera (for selected models), featuring :
225 degree ergonomic rotation Acer VisageONTM technology (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) Acer PrimaLiteTM technology
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WWAN: UMTS WCDMA (3G) at 2100 MHz and GPRS/EDGE at three bands (900/1800/1900 MHz), upgradeable to HSDPA 1.8 Mbps (for selected models) WLAN:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for Aspire 5680/5630 Series) Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for Aspire 3690 Series)
Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on ring ready LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast or 10/100/1000 Mbps gigabit Ethernet (for selected models); wake-onLAN ready WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR
Power subsystem
ACPI 2.0 power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44W 4000mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) 2-hour rapid charge; 2.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 W AC adapter
I/O Ports
ExpressCardTM /34 slot (for selected models) PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port (for selected models) IEEE 1394 port (for selected models) Consumer infrared (CIR) port (for selected models) Fast infrared (FIR) port (for selected models) External display (VGA) port AV-in port (for selected models) S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port (for selected models) S-video-in (NTSC/PAL) port (for selected models) Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support (for selected models) Microphone jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adaptor
Environment
Temperature:
operating: 5 ° C to 35 ° C Non-operating: -20 ° C to 65 ° C
Humidity (non-condensing):
operating: 20%~80% Non-operating: 20%~80%
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System Block Diagram
This is for UMA models
This is for discrete models
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Board Layout
Top View
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JP1 SW1 JP3 JP2 JP6 JP7 JP43 SW4 SW6
LCD Connector Lid Switch MDC Connector Power Button Connector Media Board Connector Touchpad Board Connector SIM Card Connector Touchpad Right Button Touchpad Left Button
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SW7 SW2 SW5 SW3 JP13 JP12 JP9 IR1 JP8
Touchpad Down Button Touchpad Up Button Touchpad Left Button Touchapd Left Button Internal Microphone Connector Internal Speaker Connector PCMCIA Socket FIR Module Internal Keyboard Connector
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Bottom View
NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get.
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JP19 U42 JP18 JP16 JP15 JP14 PCN1 JP17 JP22 JP21 J3 JP24 PJP1 JP32 JP33 JP36
FAN Connector VGA Chipset CPU Socket DVI Connector CRT Connector TV-Out Connector DC-IN Jack Mini Card Connector DDRII so-DIMM Socket DDRII so-DIMM Socket Clear CMOS Jumper ODD Connector Battery Connector HDD Connector (SATA) HDD Connector (PATA) Bluetooth Connector
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JP40 JP41 JP42 IR2 SW8 SW9 U48 JP30 JP29 JP27 JP23 JP5 JP4 JP28 JP25 U40
Headphone/SPDIF Jack Line-In Jack Microphone-in Jack CIR Module Wireless LAN Switch Bluetooth and 3G Switch South Bridge Chipset Mini Card Connector IEEE 1394 Connector 5 IN1 Socket RJ45 Connector USB Connector USB Connector MINIPCI Connector (TV-Tuner) FAN Connector North Bridge Chipset
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Jumper Board Layout
Switch Board Top View
Label SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7
Description Arcade/TV tunver switch Volume Up switch Volume Down switch Play/Pause switch Stop switch Forward/Next switch Backward/Previous switch
Media Board Top View
Label SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5
Description Power Button E-mail Button Internet Button User Button E-Power Button
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Media Board Bottom View
Label JP3 JP2 JP6 JP5 JP4 JP7
Description USB Connector USB Connector RF INe Connector RF Cable Connector AV IN Connector Board to Main Board Connector
LS-2923P Power Board Top View
Label JP1
Description SIM Card Connector
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Jumper Setting
Label J3
Description Clear CMOS Jumper Note: J3 locates at bottom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted.
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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.
Front view
Aspire series:
# 1 2 3 4 5
Item Built-in camera Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Palmrest Microphone TV/media/volume buttons
Description 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel web camera for video communication (for selected models) Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for our hands when you use the computer. Internal microphone for sound recording. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs.
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Easy-launch buttons Status indicators Power button
Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Turns the computer on and off.
TravelMate series:
# 1 2 3 4 5
Item Built-in camera Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Palmrest Microphone Easy-launch Buttons Status indicators Power button
Description 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel web camera for video communication (for selected models). Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for our hands when you use the computer. Internal microphone for sound recording. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Turns the computer on and off.
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Closed Front View
Aspire series:
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Item
Description
Description
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Icon Speaker
Item
Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Enable/disable Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetoothcommunications.
Bluetooth® communication button/ indicator
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"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 3G switch/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of "Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 Bluetooth communication.
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Wireless communication button/ indicator Power indicator
Enable/disable Wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communications. Indicates the computer's power status.
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Battery indicator
Indicates the computer's battery status.
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Icon Icon Icon
Item Item Item receiver CIR
Description Description Descriptionsignals from a remote control. Receives
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Microphone-in jack
Accepts input from external microphones.
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Line-in jack
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
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Headphones/ speakers/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Latch
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
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Locks and release the lid.
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Icon
Item
Description
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Item
Item
Description
Description
# 1 2
Icon Speaker
Item
Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Enable/disable Bluetooth function. Bluetooth® "Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 communication button/ Indicates the status of Bluetoothcommunications. indicator "Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 3G switch/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Enable/disable Wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communications. Indicates the computer's power status.
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Wireless communication button/ indicator Power indicator
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# #
Icon Icon
Item Battery indicator Item
Description Indicates the computer's battery status. Description
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Microphone-in jack
Accepts input from external microphones.
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Line-in jack
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
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Headphones/ speakers/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Latch
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
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Locks and release the lid.
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Left View
Aspire Series/TravelMate Series:
# 1
Icon
Item Kensington lock slot
Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
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# Icon
Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Item Description Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Ventilation slots
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Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100- or 10/100/ 1000 based network (for selected models).
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Infrared port
Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD) (for selected models).
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5-in-1 card reader
Note:
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4-pin IEEE 1394 port
Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (for selected models). Accepts one Type II PC Card.
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PC Card slot
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ExpressCard/34 slot
Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module (for selected models).
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PC Card slot eject button
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
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Right View
Aspire Series:
# 1
Icon
Item Slot-load optical drive
Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs(slot-load or tray-load depending on model). Light up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
2 3
Optical disk access indicator Slot-load optical drive eject button
TravelMate Series:
# 1 2 3 4
Icon
Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole
Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Light up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the comptuer is turned off.
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Rear Panel
Aspire Series:
# 1
Icon
Item Modem (RJ-11) port
Description Connects to a phone line.
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Two USB 2.0 ports
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an S-video device like a DVD player or camcorder (for selected models). Accepts input signals from audio/video (AV) devices (for selected models).
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S-video-in (NTSC/ PAL) port
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AV-in port
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DC-in jack
Connect to an AC adapter.
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S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port External display (VGA) port
Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (for selected models). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
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DVI-D port
Supports digital video connections (for selected models). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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Ventilation slots
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# 1
Icon
Item Modem (RJ-11) port
Description Connects to a phone line.
2
Two USB 2.0 ports
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connect to an AC adapter.
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DC-in jack
4
S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port External display (VGA) port
Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (for selected models). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
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DVI-D port
Supports digital video connections (for selected models). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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Ventilation slots
Base view
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Item Battery lock Battery bay
Description Locks the battery in position. Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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Hard disk bay Acer DASP (Disk AntiShock Protection) Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. (for TravelMate 4200) Houses the computer's main memory. Release the battery for removal.
Indicators
The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Aspire Series:
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The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed.
Icon
Function Cap lock
Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated
Icon
Function Description Num lock
Lights when Num Lock is activated.
HDD
Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active.
Bluetooth
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Wireless LAN
Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
Battery
Lights up when the battery is being charged.
Power
Lights up when the computer is on.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.
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Easy-Launch Buttons
Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail Web browser, Empowering Key " "and one user-programmable button.
Press " " to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Aspire Series
TravelMate Series
Launch key P P
Default application User-programmable User-programmable Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)
Web browser Mail
Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable)
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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Aspire Series:
TravelMate Series:
Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock +
Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
Scroll lock +
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Num Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Num Lock Off
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Desired Access Main keyboard keys
Num Lock On Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Num Lock Off Type the letters in a normal manner.
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Windows key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog box. + M Minimizes all windows. + action. Applicati on key + Undoes the minimize all windows
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Aspire Series:
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Hot Key Fn-F1
Icon
Function Hot key help
Description Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2
Acer eSetting
Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.
Fn-F3
Acer ePowerManagement
Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager.
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.
Fn-F6
Screen blank
Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
Fn-F7
Touchpad toggle
Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn-w
Volume up
Increases the speaker volume.
Fn-y
Volume down
Decreases the speaker volume.
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Hot Key Fn-x
Icon
Function Brightness up
Description Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-z
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness
Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type: Aspire Series:
TravelMate Series:
The Euro symbol
1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
The US dollar sign
1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently.
For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function.
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Acer eDataSecurity Management
Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protexts your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file; the supervisor passowrd and the filespecific password. The supervisor passwork is a "master" password that cna decrypt any file on your system; the file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you cna choose to enter your own filespecific password when encrypting a file. NOTE: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encryped file! Be sure to safeguard all related passwords!
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Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattended. Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. Optical drive deivces - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you may apply lock to any of the three kinds of devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed. NOTE: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to anAcer Customer Serivce Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.
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Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.
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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: Password protection. Recovery of applications and drivers. Image/data backup: Back up to HDD (set recovery point). Back up to CD/DVD. Image/data recovery tools: Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). Recover from CD/DVD.
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NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.
Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly. Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. Permits you to migrate personal settings. Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued.
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Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on the icon in the taskbar.
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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings(IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.
Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray.
Acer Mode
The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN.
DC Mode
To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles.
Create new power scheme
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Assign a name for the new scheme. Choose existing scheme to use as a template. Select whether used for mains (AC) or batery mode. Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. The new profile will appear on the main screen.
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Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.
You can also click "Advanced Settings" to: Set alarms. Re-load factory defaults. Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. View information about Acer ePower Management.
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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item CPU type Specification For Aspire 5680/5630 TravelMate 4280/4230 Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor T7200/7400/7600 (4 MB L2 cache, 2.0/ 2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) and T5500/5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® EM64T For Aspire 3690/TravelMate 2490 Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher Core logic For Aspire 5680/5630 TravelMate 4280/4230 Intel® 945GM/945PM+ICH7-M For Aspire 3690/TravelMate 2490 Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset CPU package CPU core voltage 4MB L2 cache 478-pin micro-FCPGA 2MB L2 cache 479-ball micro-FCBGA N/A
BIOS
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols 512K Flash ROM 1MB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification (Compaq, Phoenix, INtel), Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification,USB 1.1/2.0, PC Card 95, IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant, Intel (R) SpeedStep Technology, Legacy 1394 Device support, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse Set by setup manual Phneoix Specification
BIOS password control
Second Level Cache
Item Cache controller Cache size Built-in CPU 4MB for Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor T7200/7400/7600 Processor 2MB for Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor T5500/5600 Processor 2MB for Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification
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System Memory
Item Memory controller Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM/945PM (for Aspire 5680/5630;TravelMate 4280/ 4230) Built-in Intel® 940GML (for Aspire 3690/TravelMate 2490) 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 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB (Aspire 5680/5630; TravelMate 4280/4230) 1024MB (Aspire 3690/TravelMate 2490) 4G (by two 2048MB SO-DIMM modules) 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM modules) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 400 MHz 1.8V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications.
Memory Combinations
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 1152MB 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. LAN Interface
Item Chipset BroadCom BCM4401E Specification
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Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features 10/100Mbps RJ45 Right side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Specification
Modem Interface
Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.90/V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification
Bluetooth Interface
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Built-in Intel ICH7-M 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.0 USB 1.1 Mini-USB
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Specification
Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Built-in ICH7-M 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II (What does PCI Bus means on the system block diagram?) Specification
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate 40G ST9402112A Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00 WD WD400UE-22HCT0 Samsung M40MP0402H Seagate ST96812A Seagate ST960821A Toshiba MK6025GAS HGST HTS541260H9AT00 WD WD600UE-22HCT0 TOSHIBA MK8025GAS HITACHI HTS421280H9AT00 SEAGATE ST9808210A SEAGATE ST98823A TOSHIBA MK8026GAX HGST HTS541280H9AT00 WD WD800UE-22HCT0 Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks 1 2 2 40000 512 2 60000 512 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate) 4 (for Toshiba) 80000 512 4 (for Hitachi) 3 (for Seagate)
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Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Voltage tolerance 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM
Performance Specifications 2048KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 372 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 350 8192KB ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 350
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
Combo Drive Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format DVD/CDRW HLDS GCC-4244N With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R (read, single border), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (2.6GB, 4.7GB) CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-R, CD-RW Photo (Multisession) Video CD, CD-Extra, (CD+), CD-test Loading mechanism Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release Power Requirement Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Specification
DVD-Dual Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface LITEON SOSW-833S PIONEER DVR-K16RA With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Specification
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Item Applicable disc format Support disc formats 1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-Text 2. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session) 3. Reads standard CD-DA 4. Reads and writes CD-R discs 5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs 6. Reads and writes in each dVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1) 7. Reads data in each DVD-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring) 8. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general), DVD-RW and DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1) Loading mechanism Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release Power Requirement Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification
HD Audio Interface
Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution ALC883 Built-in Stereo Wide range (°V80dB ~ +42dB) volume control with 1.5dB resolution of analog to analog mixer gain 16 bit stereo digital to analog converter 16 bit stereo analog to digital converter Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate HD Audio Line-in, CD 8/16-bit, mono/stereo All DACs support 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate All ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-IN supports 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Yes Yes/2 Specification
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Item Chipset
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Specification Built-in Intel 945GM for UMA models NVIDIA® GeForceTM Go 7300 (72MV) for discrete models 35.5 mm x 40 mm 1257 pin mBGA internal PCIE Yes 64-bit 5.6 1.4 260 700 400
Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Memory Interface Memory Bandwidth(GB/sec) Fill Rate (Gpixels/sec) Vertices/Second (Millions) Memory Data Rate (MHz) RAMDACs (MHz)
NOTE: RAMDAC refers to Random Access Memory Digital to Analog Converter: the VGA controller chip that maintains the range of colors and converts data from memory into analog signals for the monitor. Video Memory
Item Chipset Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM for UMA models NVIDIA® GeForceTM Go 7300 (72MV) for discrete models Memory size Interface 64MB/128MB DDR2
USB Port
Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Built-in ICH7-M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Three on the right 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 ENE CB714 Type-II One type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes Specification
System Board Major Chips
Item Core logic
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Item VGA Controller Built in Intel®945GM for UMA models NVIDIA® GeForceTM Go 7300 (72MV) for discrete models LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA HD Audio ENE BCM4401E Built in ICH7-M SMsC LPC47N207 Built-in ICH7-M Built-in ICH7-M Built-in ICH7-M ENE CB714 Realtek ALC883
Keyboard
Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously ENE KB 910Q 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification
Battery
Item Vendor & model name Specification Sanyo (6cell) 2.0 Sony (6cell) 2.0 Panasonic (6cell) 2.0 Snayo (6cell) 2.4 Sony (6cell) 2.4 Panasonic (6cell)2.4 Sanyo (9cell) 2.4 Battery Type Pack capacity Li-ion 4000 mAH forSanyo (6cell) 2.0 3920 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.0 3900 mAH Panasonic (6cell) 2.0 4800 mAH Snayo (6cell) 2.4 4800 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.4 4800 mAH Panasonic (6cell)2.4 Sanyo (9cell) 2.4 Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage 6/9 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 3 cells in series, 3 series in parallel 14.8V 16.8+-0.2v
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LCD 15.4" inch
Item Vendor & model name AUO B154EW01 V8 AUO B154EW01V9 Specification CMO N154I1L0B CMO N154I1L0C LG LPL LP154W01-TLE LG LP154W01TLA2 LG LPL LP154W01TLD1 Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/ m 2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/ Left Vertial: Upper/ Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) 0 to +50 -20 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 0 to +50 -25 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 N/A 400 16 N/A 500 10/20 N/A 300 25 N/A 400 6/10 N/A 300 25 15.4 inches 331.2x207.0 1280x800WXG A 0.2588x0.2588 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 180 15.4 inches 331.2x207.0 1280x800WXG A 0.2588x0.2588 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 190 15.4 inches 331.2x207.0 1280x800WXG A 0.2588x0.2588 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 185 15.4 inches 331.2x207.0 1280x800WXG A 0.2588x0.2588 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 185 15.4 inches 331.2x207.0 1280x800WXG A 0.2588x0.2588 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normal White 200 QDI QD15TL07-01 SAMSUNG LTN154X3-L01V1A4
N/A N/A
+3.3V 4.22
+3.3V N/A
3.3V N/A
3.3V 4.2
585 344x222x6.2 1 channel LVDS 262,144 40/40/ 10/30
625 344x222x6.2 1 channel LVDS 262,144 45/45 15/35
585 344x222x6.35 (max) 1 channel LVDS 262,144 60/60 40/50
585 344x222x6.2 1 channel LVDS 262,144 45/45 15/35
530 344x222x6.2 1 channel LVDS 262,144 45/45 15/35
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Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Darfon/V189-301GP N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) Specification
AC Adaptor
Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency 1.7A 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC 82% min. @115VAC input full load Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz
System Power Management
ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) 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) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.
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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. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to "disabled". If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to "enabled". Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type : CPU Speed :
Genunie Intel (R) CPU 1.66GHz
HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : None ATAPI Serial Number : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: V1.10 Intel V1256 22 Byte xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4200 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por q. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item. Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is subject to different models.
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Information
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type : CPU Speed :
Genunie Intel (R) CPU 1.66GHz
HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : None ATAPI Serial Number : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: V1.10 Intel V1256 22 Byte xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4200 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models. Please refer to your laptop for actual model name and CPU type.
Parameter CPU Type IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number IDE2I Model Name IDE2 Serial Number System BIOS ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name
Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field shows product name of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of this system.
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Parameter UUID Number UUID=32bytes
Description This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting.
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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.
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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 [22:03:28] [12/21/2005] 640 KB 255 MB [64MB] [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] , , or selects field. Shows system base memory size Shows extended memory size VGA memory size
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter System Time System Date
Description Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. Sets the system date.
Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date
System Memory Extended Memory
This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled
VGA Memory Quiet Boot
Power on display
Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector).
Option: Auto or Both
Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery
Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults.
Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Disabled or Enabled Option: Enabled or Disabled
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
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The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.
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Infrared Port (FIR)
[Enabled]
Item Specific Help
Configure Infrared Port using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration
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.
Description Infrared Port Configure serial port B using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS Disabled Enabled Auto
Option
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Information
Main
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Advanced
Boot
Exit
Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Password Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled]
Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
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Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is Set User Password
Description Shows the setting of the user password. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.
Option
Clear or Set Clear or Set
Set Supervisor Password
Primary HardDisk Security Password on Boot
Disabled or Enabled
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don't forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2.
Type a password in the "Enter New Password" field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the "Confirm New Password" field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. 4. 5. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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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.
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.
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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 Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Boot priority order: 1: IDE 0: TOSHIBA MK6025GAS-(PM) 2: IDE 1: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-845S 3: IDE 2: 4: USB FDD: 5: PCI LAN: Broadcom MBA 6: USB HDD: 7: USB KEY: 8: USB CDROM:
Item Specific Help
Use <> or <> to select a device devices, then press to move it up the list, or to move it down the list. Press to escape the menu.
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 Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding 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: 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: First, you have to create a crisis diskette. Follow the steps to create a crisis diskette. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Insert a floppy disk to the notebook under Windows mode. Execute "wincris.exe" Wait for few minutes. The process will completed automatically. Insert the Crisis diskette to the computer. Press Fn+Esc and power on the sytem. The systme will execute the file automatically. Wait for few minutes the system will reboot as the entire process completed.
After you have created crisis diskette, you can then recovery the fail system.
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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 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. 3. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack.
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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.
Start
Battery Pack
D*5 F*1
F*1
F*2
Thermal Door
Mimi Cover
HDD Door
B*1 D*1
F*1
H*4
System Fan
ODD Module
Memory
HDD Bracket
HDD
B*4
Thermal Module
Middle Cover
CPU
F*2
Keyboard
C*2 LCD hinges to logic D*2 LCD hinges to logic C*2 on bottom side
LCD Module
C*8 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on bottom side C*2 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on upper side
Lower Case Assembly
Upper Case Assembly
F*1
F*2
F*1
Modem Board
Switch Board (for AS models)
Media Board (for AS models)
Touchpad Bracket
F*1
Main Board Touchpad
F*2
Touchpad FFC
Lower Case
Speaker Set
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LCD Module
B*4
LCD Bezel
G*1 for 15" G*2 for 15.4"
LCD Inverter
B*2
LCD Panel
LCD Assembly
G*2 for 15.4"
Wireless Antenna Set
LCD Cable
F*8 (4 on left; 4 on right) LCD Bracket Sets
LCD
Screw List
Item A B C D E F G H I Description SCREW M2.5*3(NL) SCREW M2.5*6(NL) SCREW M2.5*10(NL) SCREW M2.5*15(NL) SCREW M2*2.2 SCREW M2*3(NL) SCREW M2*4 SCREW M3*4(NL) SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) Part Number 86.TAVV5.001 86.TAVV5.002 86.TAVV5.003 86.TAVV5.004 86.TAVV5.005 86.TAVV5.006 86.TAVV5.007 86.TAVV5.008 86.TAVV5.009
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Removing the Battery Pack
1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
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Removing the HDD Module/Memory/System Fan/Thermal Module/ CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module
Removing the HDD Module
1. 2. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD door. Detach the HDD door from the notebook.
3. 4.
Pull the HDD module outwards to disconnect the HDD module from the main board. Take out the HDD module carefully.
Removing the Memory/System Fan/Thermal Module/CPU
1. 2. 3. Remove the six screws fastening the thermal door. (M2.5*15(NL) for red circle; M2*3(NL) for yellow circle) Detach the thermal door from the notebook. Pop out the memory then remove it
4. 5.
Use a tweezer to take out the fan cable as shown. Disconnect the fan cable from the main board.
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6. 7.
Remove the two screws fastening the system fan. Take out the system fan from the main unit.
8. 9.
Remove the four screws fastening the thermal module. Then detach the thermal module carefully.
10. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to release the CPU lock (Turn anti-clockwise). 11. Detach the CPU from the CPU socket carefully.
12. Tear off the tape fastening the antenna set. 13. Then remove the antenna protection cover.
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14. Remove the screw holding the mini cover. 15. Detach the mini cover from the main unit.
Removing the ODD Module
1.