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III
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGESDenotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTEGives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNINGAlerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTIONGives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANTReminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
IV
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.
2.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.
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
TM
64 processor
+
) resolution for 15.0”
Display
TMobile AMD Athlon
TMemory upgradeable up to 2GB DDR SDRAM with 2 slots (only one slot for user accessible)
THigh-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
TLi-Ion main battery pack
TMicrosoft Windows XP operating system
TThin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit true colour up to
1400X1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array (SXGA
TATI
T3D graphics engine
TSimultaneous LCD and CRT display support
TS-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input
T“Automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and
®
MOBILITYTM RADEONTM 9700 with 128MB of video memory
conserves power
TDualView
TM
Chapter 1
Multimedia
TAC’97 stereo audio
TBuilt-in dual speakers
TBuilt-in microphone
THigh-speed optical drive
TBuilt-in slot loading optical drive (DVD Super Multi)
T15.0” TFT SXGA
TAudio input and output jacks
Connectivity
THigh-speed fax/data modem port
TGigabit Ethernet (GbE) port
TFast infrared wireless communication
TFour USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports
TIEEE 1394 port
TInvilink 802.11g wireless LAN (manufacturing optional)
TBluetooth ready
TSD/MMC/SM/MS memory slot
+
(1400x1050 resolution) panel
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Keyboard and Pointing Device
T84-/85-/88-key Windows keyboard
TSleek, smooth and stylish design
TAcer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard
TErgonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with four-way scroll button
Expansion
TOne type II CardBus PC Card slot
TUpgradeable memory
I/O Ports
TOne Card bus type II slot
TOne RJ-11 jack for 56Kbps fax/modem
TOne RJ-45 jack for LAN
TOne DC-in jack for AC adapter
TOne ECP/EPP compliant 25-pin parallel port
TOne external 15-pin VGA port
TOne speaker/headphone/line-out jack
TOne audio line-in jack
TOne microphone-in jack
TFour USB 2.0 ports
TOne IEEE 1394 port
TOne S-video (NTSC/PAL) output port
T4-in-1 Card Reader (Manufacture optional)
TFIR (Fast Infred) port
T100-pin expansion port supporting Acer EasyPort or I/O port replicator
2Chapter 1
System Block Diagram
Chapter 13
Board Layout
Top View
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1CPU socket10DIMM Socket
2S-video port11Optical drive connector
3CRT12Keyboard connector
4Printer port13Main battery connector
5EazyPort connector14FIR
6RJ4515HDD connector
7RJ1116PCMCIA slot
8Power jack17IEEE 1394 port
9LCD connector18Four USB ports
4Chapter 1
Bottom View
1
2
3
5
1Line-in connector
2Microphone-in connector
3Line-out connector
4Mini PCI connector
5DIMM socket
4
Chapter 15
Outlook View
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.
Front Open View
#IconItemDescription
1Display screenAlso called LCD (liquid-crystal display),
displays computer output.
2Power buttonTurns on the computer.
3TouchpadTouch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
4Click buttons (left,
center and right)
5PalmrestComfortable support area for your hands
6KeyboardInputs data into your computer.
7Status indicatorsLEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and
8MicrophoneInternal microphone for sound recording.
9Launch keysSpecial keys for launching Internet
The left and right buttons function like the
left and right mouse buttons; the center
button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
when you use the computer.
off to show the status of the computer, its
functions and components.
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.
6Chapter 1
Front Panel
#IconItemDescription
1SpeakerOutputs sound.
24-in-1 memory reader Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory
34-in-1 status indicator Displays activity of 4-in-1 memory reader.
4Infrared port
Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards.
Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infra-
red printer, IR-aware computer).
5Bluetooth button
6Bluetooth indicator
7InviLink button
8InviLink indicator
9Latch
Starts Bluetooth functionality.
Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is
enabled.
Enables or disables wireless connectivity.
Indicates status of wireless communication
Latch for opening and closing the laptop.
NOTE: Only one card can operate at any given time.
Chapter 17
Left Panel
#IconItemDescription
1Four (4) USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices
2IEEE 1394 portConnects to IEEE 1394 devices.
3PC Card slotThe slot supports a standard Type II
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
CardBus PC Card.
4PC Card eject button
5Line-in jack
6Microphone jackAccepts input from external microphone.
7Headphone/Speaker/
Line-out jack
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman).
Connects to headphones or other line-out
audio devices (speakers).
8Chapter 1
Right Panel
#IconItemDescription
1Slot loading optical
2Optical disc access
3Optical drive eject
4Optical drive
5Power jackConnects to an AC adapter.
drive eject button
indicator
button
emergency eject hole
Press the eject button to remove a disc
from the slot loading optical drive.
LED that indicates when an optical disc is
being read or written.
Press the eject button to remove a disc
from the optical drive.
Used to eject an optical disc when the
computer is turned off.
Chapter 19
Rear Panel
#IconItemDescription
1Modem jackConnects to a phone line.
2Network jackConnect to an Ethernet 10/100-based
3Parallel portConnects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel
4External display portConnects to a display device (e.g., external
5S-videoConnects t a television or display device
6Security keylockConnects to a Kensington-compatible
network.
printer).
monitor, LCD projector).
with S-video input.
computer security lock.
10Chapter 1
Bottom Panel
#IconItemDescription
1Battery bayHouses the computer’s battery pack.
2Battery release latchUnlatches the battery to remove the battery
3Battery lockLocks the battery in place.
4Mini-PCI slotSlot for adding mini-PCI cards.
5Hard disk protectorProtects the hard disk from accidental
6Hard disk bayHouses the computer’s hard disk (secured
7Memory compartmentHouses th computer’s main memory.
8Cooling fanHelps keep the computer cool.
9Personal identification
slot
pack.
bumps and vibration.
by a screw).
Note: Don’t cover or obstruct the opening
of the fan.
Insert a business card or similar-sized
indentification card to presonalize your
computer.
Chapter 111
Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen. And two on the front of the
computer.
The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is closed.
IconFunctionDescription
Caps lockLights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num lockLights when Num Lock is activated.
Media ActivityLights when the disc or optical drive is
PowerLights gree when the power is on and
BatteryLights orange when the battery is charging.
activated.
orange when the computer is in standby
mode.
12Chapter 1
Using the Keyboard
The full-sized keyboardincludes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys.
Lock Keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock KeyDescription
Caps LockWhen Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are
typed in uppercase. Toggle on and off by pressing the
Caps Lock key on the left of the keyboard.
Num lock
(Fn-F11)
Scroll lock
(Fn-F12)
When Num Lock is on, the embedded numeric keypad
can be used. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn +
F11 keys simultaneously.
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up
or down when you press w and y respectively.
Chapter 113
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 AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock Off
Number keys on embedded
keypad
Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad
Main keyboard keysHold Fn while typing letters
Type numbers in a normal
manner.
Hold j while using
cursor-control keys.
on embedded keypad.
Hold Fn while using cursorcontrol keys.
Type the letters in a normal
manner.
14Chapter 1
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyIconDescription
Windows logo
key
Application
key
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)
j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All)
+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
Chapter 115
Hot Keys
Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling
various functions.
To activate hot keys, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in the combination. Finally, release
both keys.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn-F1Hot key helpDisplays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2SetupAccesses the computer’s configuration utility.
Fn-F3Power management
scheme toggle
Fn-F4SleepPuts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F5Display toggleSwitches display output between the display screen,
Fn-F6Screen blankTurns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Fn-F7Touchpad toggleTurns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8Speaker toggleTurns the speakers on and off.
Fn-wVolume upIncreases the speaker volume.
Switches the power management scheme used by the
computer (function available if supported by operating
system).
external monitor (if connected) and both the display
screen and external monitor.
Press any key to return.
16Chapter 1
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn-yVolume downDecreases the speaker volume.
Fn-xBrightness upIncreases the screen brightness.
Fn-zBrightness downDecreases the screen brightness
Chapter 117
The Euro Symbol
If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a
European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro
symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.
To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below:
1.Click on Start, Control Panel.
2.Double-click on Regional and Language Options.
3.Click on the Language tab and click on Details.
4.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.
5.Click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol:
1.Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
2.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.
18Chapter 1
Launch Keys
Located at the top of keyboard are five buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the
power button are the four launch keys. They are designated as the mail button, the web browser button, and
two programmable buttons (P1 and P2).
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 KeyDefault application
MailEmail application
Web browserInternet browser application
P1User-programmable
P2User-programmable
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.
Chapter 119
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 items teache you how to use the touchpad:
TMove your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.
TPress 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.
TUse the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left/and right) to scrolla page up, down, left or right.
This button mimics your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows
applications.
FunctionLeft ButtonRight ButtonScroll ButtonTa p
ExecuteClick twice
SelectClick onceTap once
DragClick and hold,
Access context
menu
quickly
then use finger
to drag the
cursor on the
touchpad
Click once
Tap twice (at the same
speed as double-clicking
the mouse button)
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
20Chapter 1
FunctionLeft ButtonRight ButtonScroll ButtonTa p
ScrollClick and hold
the button in the
desired
direction (up/
down/left/right)
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.
Chapter 121
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type
CPU package
CPU core voltage0.9V/1.2V
Core logicVIA K8T800+VIA VT8235CE
AMD Mobile Athlon
packing in 754-pin Lidless PGA
BIOS
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendorPhneoix
BIOS Version
BIOS ROM typeFlash ROM
BIOS ROM size512KB
BIOS packagePLCC
Supported protocolsACPI 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
2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394
BIOS password controlSet by setup manual
TM
64
µ
Second Level Cache
ItemSpecification
Cache controllerBuilt-in CPU
Cache size512KB
1st level cache controlAlways enabled
2st level cache controlAlways enabled
Cache scheme controlFixed in write-back
System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controller
Memory size0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket1024MB
Supports maximum memory size2048MB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module)
Supports DIMM typeDDR Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed333 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage2.5V
Supports DIMM package200-pin soDIMM
Memory module combinationsYou can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they
AMD Mobile Athlon
match the above specifications.
TM
64 built-in
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