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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
TIntel
TIntel
TMemory expandable up to 2GB with 2 slots
TInternal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay)
THigh-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
TLi-Ion main battery pack
TPower management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface)
TSmart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system for added security
Display
TThin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit high colour up to
T3D graphics engine
TTravelMate 8000 series employs ATI Mobility RADEON
TSimultaneous display on LCD and CRT
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
TDual indenpendent display
®
Pentium® M processor at 1.4~1.7GHz with 1MB L2 Cache or 1.5~2.0GHz with 2MB L2
Cache
®
855GME chipset
1024X768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution for 14.1” and 1400X1050 Super eXtended
Graphics Array+ (SXGA+) resolution for 15.0” (specification varies depending on the model)
TM
9700 chipset with VGA RAM of 64MB/
128MB (manufacturing option) delivering ground breaking 3D graphics performance
conserves pwer
Chapter 1
Multimedia
T16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer
TBuilt-in dual speakers
TBuilt-in microphone
THigh-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay)
Connectivity
THigh-speed fax/data modem port
TEthernet/Fast Ethernet port
TFast infrared wireless communication
TFour (4) USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports
TIEEE 1394 port
TInvilink 802.11a/b combo or 802.11g or 802.11a/g wireless LAN (manufacturing optional)
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),
2Power buttonTurns on the computer.
3TouchpadTouch-sensitive pointing device which
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
displays computer output.
functions like a computer mouse.
Turns on the computer power.
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 E-mail button, Web browser
button and two programmable buttons.
6Chapter 1
Front Panel
#IconItemDescription
1Left SpeakerOutputs sound for the left stereo speaker.
2
3
4Infrared port
4-in-1 memory reader
4-in-1 status indicator
1
Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory
Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards.
1
Displays activity of 4-in-1 memory reader.
Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infra-
red printer, IR-aware computer).
5
6
Bluetooth button
Bluetooth indicator
2
Enables or disables Bluetooth functionality.
2
Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is
enabled.
7
8
InviLink button
InviLink indicator
3
Enables or disables wireless LAN feature.
3
Indicates status of wireless LAN communi-
cation.
9Latch
Latch for opening and closing the laptop.
NOTE: 1. Four-in-one card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to configuration. Only one card can
operate at any given time.
NOTE: 2. Bluetooth button and indicator work on models with Bluetooth only.
NOTE: 3. InviLink button and indicator work on models with wireless LAN only.
Chapter 17
Left Panel
#IconItemDescription
1Four (4) USB portsConnect to Universal Serial Bus devices
2IEEE 1394 portConnects to IEEE 1394 devices.
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
3Smart Card slotSlot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot
4Line-in jack
5Microphone Jack
6Headphone Jack
7Hard disk bay
8PC Card eject button
9PC Card slot
authentication system.
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman).
Accepts input from external microphones.
Connect to headphones for other line-out
audio devices (speakers).
Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured
by a screw).
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit
CardBus PC Card.
8Chapter 1
Right Panel
#IconItemDescription
1AcerMedia driveHouses a removable media drive module.
2AcerMedia indicatorLights up when the AcerMedia drive is
3Eject buttonEjects the drive tray.
4Emergency eject slotEjects the drive tray when the computer is
5Power jackConnects to an AC adapter.
active.
turned off.
Chapter 19
Rear Panel
#IconItemDescription
1Modem jackConnects to a phone line.
2Network jackConnect to an Ethernet 10/100-based
3Expansion portConnects to I/O port replicator or EasyPort
4Digital visual interface
port
5Connects to a display device (e.g., external
6S-videoConnects t a television or display device
7Cooling fanHelps keep the computer cool
8Security keylockConnects to a Kensington-compatible
network.
expansion devices.
Provide a better quality digital connection
between a PC and a display device.
monitor, LCD projector) and display up to
16.7 million colors and upt 1400X1050
resolution.
with S-video input.
computer security lock.
10Chapter 1
Bottom Panel
#IconItemDescription
1AcerMedia bay release
2AcerMedia bayHouses an AcerMedia drive module.
3Battery bayHouses the computer’s battery pack.
4Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery
5Battery lockLocks the battery in place.
6Mini-PCI slotSlot for adding mini-PCI cards.
7Hard disk protectorProtects the hard disk from accidental
8Hard disk bayHouses the computer’s hard disk (secured
9Memory slotSlot for adding memory (DRAM).
10Cooling fanHelps keep the computer cool.
11Personal identification
latch
slot
Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal
or swapping.
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
identification card to personalize your
computer.
Chapter 111
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.
IconFunctionDescription
Caps lockLights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num lockLights when Num Lock is activated.
Media ActivityLights when the disc or AcerMedia is
PowerLights green when the power is on and
BatteryLights orange when the battery is charging.
activated.
orange when the computer is in standby
mode.
12Chapter 1
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 typed
are in uppercase.
Num lock
(Fn-F11)
Scroll lock
(Fn-F12)
When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in
numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator
(complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).
Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric
data entry. A better solution would be to connect an
external keypad.
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up
or down when you press w and y respectively.
Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
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
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 KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn-F1Hot key helpDisplays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2System PropertyDisplays the System Property.
Fn-F3Power OptionsDisplay the Power Options Properties used by the
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.
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 2000, follow the steps below:
1.Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.
2.Double-click on Keyboard.
3.Click on the Language tab.
4.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.
5.Click on OK.
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 power button. To the right of the pwoer
button are four launch keys. They are designated as the mail button, the web browser button and two
programmable buttons (P1 and P2).
Launch KeyDefault application
EmailEmail application
Web browserInternet browser application
P1User-programmable
P2User-programmable
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 teaches 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 scroll.
FunctionLeft ButtonRight ButtonScroll ButtonTap
ExecuteClick twice
quickly
SelectClick onceTap once
DragClick and hold,
Access context
menu
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 ButtonTap
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 typeIntel Pentium M processor at 1.4~1.7GHz
Intel Pentium M processor at 1.5~2.0GHz
Core logicIntel 855GME+ICH4
CPU package
CPU core voltagecore voltage subjects to various CPU type
BIOS
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendorPhneoix
BIOS Version3A01
BIOS ROM typeFlash ROM
BIOS ROM size512KB
BIOS packagePLCC32-Lead
Supported protocolsACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP
BIOS password controlSet by setup manual
µ
/ -FCPGA package
1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM
bootable, IEEE 1394
Second Level Cache
ItemSpecification
Cache controllerBuilt-in CPU
Cache size1MB for Intel Pentium M processor at 1.4~1.7GHz (Banias)
2MB for Intel Pentium M processor at 1.5~2.0GHz (Dothan)
1st level cache controlAlways enabled
2st level cache controlAlways enabled
Cache scheme controlFixed in write-back
System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controllerIntel 855GME built-in
Memory size0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket1024MB
Supports maximum memory size2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module)