Acer Travelmate 4650, Travelmate 4150 Service Manual

TravelMate 4650

TravelMate 4150

Service Guide

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Revision History

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.

information related to the current topic.

result from doing or not doing specific actions.

avoid possible hardware or software problems.

relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Specifications 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Mainboard Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Bottom View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Close Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Bottom View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Lock Keys and Embedded Numic Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Windows Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Special Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using a computer security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Using System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Acer eManagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using a Computer Security Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

System Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Chapter 2 System Utilities 43

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Application Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Power Button Over-ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Lid Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Valid Password Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly 55

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the HDD and ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Removing the RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the Wireless and LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the Thermal and Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Removing the FAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Thermal Module and CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the MDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the Wireless, Speaker and PCMCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the HDD and ODD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 66

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Check the Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Check the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

POST Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Intermittent Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 88

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

VGA Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Power SW/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

TouchPad Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Hot Swap ODD Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

DVI Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Clear CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

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Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 97

Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 113

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 114

Microsoft Windows XP(Home/Professional) Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Appendix C Online Support Information 118

Table of Contents

System Specifications

Features

This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:

Performance

T Intel

T CPU Package is uFPGA 478 Package

T Integrated Intel

Memory

T 256MB or 512MB of DDR II 400/533 memory

T Onboard with two 200-pin +1.8V DDR II soDIMM connector, supporting DDR memories card.

T Support 64MB/128MB VGA memory for NV43M/NV44MV

T Adjustable 128MB UMA VGA memory share from North Bridge

915PM/915GM PCI Express chipset

Pentium® M processor 730/740/750/760/770 (2MB L2 cache, 1.6/1.73/1.86/2.0/2.13 GHz,

533 MHz FSB)

PRO/Wireless 2200GB network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi

CERTIFIED

solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology

Maximum up gradable to 2GB by two 1GB soDIMM module

Chapter 1

Display

Graphics

T 15” XGA TFT LCD, supporting 1024x768 pixel resolution, 16.7 million colours

(for TravelMate 4150 series)

T 15” SXGA TFT LC D, su ppor ting 1400x105 0 pixel resolut ion, 16.7 mill ion colours

(for TravelMate 4650 series)

T nVIDIA

GeForceTM Go 6600 graphics processing unit (GPU) with 64MB or 128MB of DDR Video

RAM , supporting PCI Express

GeForceTM Go 6200 graphics processing unit (GPU) with TurboCacheTM technology

and Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 (for TravelMate 4650 series)

supporting 128MB video memory supporting PCI Express

and Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 (for

TravelMate 4150 series)

T Intel

T Dual independent display support

T External resolution/refresh rate

T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to

128MB of video memory, supporting Microsoft

T 2048x1536: 85/75/70/66/60 Hz

T 1600x1200: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz

T 1280x1024: 180/160/120/100/90/85/75/70/60 Hz

T 1024x768: 200/160/150/120/100/90/85/75/72/70/60 Hz

T 800x600: 200/160/120/100/90/85/75/72/70/60 Hz

DriectX® 9.0 (for TravelMate 4650/4150 series)

Chapter 1 1

Audio

Storage

T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support

T Realtek ALC250 for AC’97 CODEC

T 16-bit AC’97 stereo audio

T Dual speakers and one internal microphone

T Separate audio ports for headphone-out , and line-in/microphone-in devices

T 20-bit Stereo DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converters) and 18-bit ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converters)

resolution

T Built-in 7-band digital hardware equalizer to optimize speaker response

T Support S/PDIF output

T Stereo output with 6-bit volume control

T Mono output with 5-bit volume control

T Headphone output with 50mW/20Ohm amplifier

T Three analog line-level stereo inputs with 5-bit volume control: LINE_IN, CD, AUX

T Two analog line-level mono inputs: PCBEEP, PHONE-IN

T High quality differential CD input

T 40/60/80/100 GB (4200 rpm) or 60GB (5400 rpm) P- ATA/100 hard disc drive

T One internal optical drive (DVD-Dual double layer, DVD-Super Multi double layer, or DVD/CD-RW

combo drive)

T AcerMedia Bay for hot-swappable optical drive modules(for TravelMate 4650 series)

T DVD-Super Multi double layer

T DVD Dual double layer

T DVD/CD-RW combo

T Optical drive options (for TravelMate 4150 series)

T DVD Dual double layer

T DVD/CD-RW combo

T 6-in-1 card reader supporting

T Smart Media (SM)

T Secure Digital (SD)

T MultiMedia Card (MMC)

T Memory Stick

T Memory Stick PRO

T xD-Picture Card

(MS)

(MS-Pro)

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Communication

T 56Kbps ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval, Wake-On-Ring ready

T 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready (for TravelMate 4650 series)

T 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready (for TravelMate 4150 series)

T Integrated Intel

CERTIFIED

T Integrated Bluetooth

I/O Ports

T Four USB 2.0 ports

T IEEE 1394 port

T Ethernet (RJ-45) port

T Modem (RJ-11) port

T External display (VGA) port

T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port

T Microphone/Line-in jack

T Headphones/Speaker/Line-out port

T Infrared (FIR) port

T PC Card slot (one Type II)

T 6-in-1 card reader (SM/MS/MS-Pro/MMC/SD/xD-Picture card

T DC-in jack for AC adaptor

T DVI-D port (for TravelMate 4650 series)

T 124-pin Acer ezDock connector (for TravelMate 4650 series)

PRO/Wireless 2200GB network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi

solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology

support (manufacturing option)

)

Battery

T ACPI 1.0b CPU power management standard supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving

modes

T 65W,8 cell Li-ion battery pack

T optional 42W 6 cell Li-ion 2

T 5-hour battery life on Intel 915GM models

T 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use

T 3 pin 65W AC adaptor

Keyboard and pointing device

T Acer FineTouch

T Ergonomically-centerd touchpad pointing device with 4-way internet function

keyboard with a 5-degree curve, 88/89-key Windows keyboard

Weight (with battery)

T 6.26 lbs (2.84 Kg)

Dimension

T 336.4(W) x 284.5 (D) x 32.0/34.5 (H) mm (14.29 x 10.46 x 1.2/1.35 inches)

battery pack (for TravelMate 4650)

Chapter 1 3

Environment

T Temperature

T Operating : 5

T Non-operating : -20

T Humidity (non-condensing)

T Operating : 20% - 80%

T Non-Operating : 20% - 80% RH

System Compliance

T ACPI 1.0b

T Mobile PC 2001

T DMI 2.0

T Wi-Fi

T Cisco Compatible Extensions version 3 (CCX-V3)

Options

T 256MB/512MB/1GB DDR II 533MHz memory upgrades modules

T Additional 65W AC adaptor

T Additional eight-cell Li-ion battery pack

T External USB floppy drive

T Second 6-cell battery pack (AcerMedia Bay, for TravelMate 4650 series)

T DVD-Super Multi double layer drive (AcerMedia Bay, for TravelMate 4650 series)

T Acer ezDock (for TravelMate 4650 series)

C-35oC

C~65oC

NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on

the model purchased.

4 Chapter 1

Mainboard Placement

Top View

Chapter 1 5

Bottom View

6 Chapter 1

ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION

JP1 CRT CONN JP30 MDC CONN

JP2 DOCKING SPR CONN JP32 RJ45 CONN

JP3 SWITCH CONN JP33 CARDBUS CONN

JP4 ODD CONN (FIX) JP34 5 IN 1 SOCKET

JP5 DOCKING SPR CONN JP35 1394 CONN

JP6 LCD CONN JP36 HDD CONN

JP7 CPU SOCKET JP41 DVI-D CONN

JP8 SPEAKER CONN JP43 DUAL USB CONN

JP9 TP/B CONN JP44/JP45 USB CONN

JP10 S-VIDEO CONN JP47 RJ11 TO MDC CONN

JP11 VGA /B CONN JP48 RJ11 CPMM

JP12 FAN CONN JP49 ODD CONN (SWAP)

JP13 BT CONN JP50 SATA CONN

JP14 KB CONN PCN1 DC JACK

JP15 ROM SOCKET PCN2 MAIN BAT

JP17 MIC CONN PCN3 2nd BAT

JP21 MIC JACK SW1 LID SWITCH

JP22 HEADPHONE JACK BATT1 BATTERY

JP23 DOCKIND CONN J1 CLEAR CMOS

JP24/JP25 DIMM SLOT IR1 IR CONN

JP28 MINI PCI SLOT

Chipset Chipset Description

U5 NB CHIPSET

U27 AUDIO CODEC

U49 LAN CHIP

U55 1394 CHIP

T1 LAN TRANSFORMER

U8 CLK GEN

U15 EC CHIP

U16 ROM SOCKET

U17 SB CHIP

U18 SUPER I/O

U52 5 IN 1 CHIP

Chapter 1 7

Block Diagram

page 28

BROADCOM BCM5788M BCM4401

Mini PCI socket

RJ45 CONN

Power On/Off CKT.

DC/DC Interface CKT.

Power Circuit DC/DC

page 39

page 40

page 42~49

page 26

page 27

MV43 / MV44 VGA Board

CRT/TV-OUT

pa ge 1 5

pa ge 1 6

LCD CONN

pa ge 1 6

ENE Controller

CB714

5in1 CardReader

Slot 0

page 24

RTC CKT.

page 39

Power OK CKT.

page 39

Slot

PCI BUS

page 23,24

1394 Controller TSB43AB21

page 24

SMsC LPC47N217

Parellel Port

page 38

PCI-E BUS

page 25

1394 Conn.

page 25

page 32

Serial Port

DOCKING CONNDOCKING CONN

page 38

Intel Dothan CPU

page 4,5

H_A#(3..31)

FSB

400 / 533 Mhz

Intel Alviso GM(PM)

PCBGA 1257

page 6,7,8,9,10

DMI

Intel ICH6-M

mBGA-609

page 17,18,19,20

LPC BUS

ENE KB910/910L

Touch Pad

page 34

CONN.

H_D#(0..63)

Signal Channel DDR-1 Two Channel DDR-2

USB 2.0

AC-LINK

SATA

PATA

page 33

Thermal Sensor ADM1032ARM

page 4

DDR-2

USB conn x 4

BT Conn

Audio CKT

ALC 250 -D

PATA HDD SATA HDD

MODULE Connector

Int. KBD

page 34

BIOS

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Clock Generator ICS954226AGT

DDR-SO-DIMM X2

BANK 0, 1, 2, 3

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conn

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RJ1 1 CONN

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AMP & Audio Jack

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Outlook View

Just for Starters...

A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.

Front View

# Item Description

1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer

output.

2 Power button Turns the computer on and off

3 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.

4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a

computer mouse.

5 Click buttons

(Left, center and right)

6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the

7 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the

9 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.

computer.

status of the computer's functions and components.

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Closed Front View

"Launch keys" on page 10

# Item Description

1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

2 Bluetooth

communication button/indicator

3Wireless

communication button/indicator

4 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.

5 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged.

6 Latch Locks and releases the lid.

Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications (manufacturing option).

Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications.

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Left View

"Launch keys" on page 10

No. Icon Item Description

1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible

2 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor.

3/5 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

computer security lock.

devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

4 Modem Jack (RJ-11) Connects to a phone line.

6 Speaker-out/line-out/

headphone jack

7 Line-in/mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

8 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs

9 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

depending on the optical drive type.

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Right View

Note:

# Icon Item Description

1 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer

2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a

3 PC Card slot eject

4 6-in-1 card reader Accepts MS, MS PRO, MMC, SD, SM, and xD-

and IR-aware computer).

screw).

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

button

Picture cards.

NOTE: Only one card can operate at any given

time.

5 PC Card Slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.

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Rear View

# Item Description

1 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for

selected models).

3 124-pin Acer ezDock

connector (for TravelMate 4650 Series)

4 DVI-D port (for

TravelMate 4650 Series)

5 External display port Connects to a display device

6 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video

7 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g.,

8 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Connects to Acer ezDock.

Supports digital video connections.

(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

input.

USB mouse, USB camera).

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Bottom View

# Item Description

1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a

3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.

4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.

6 AcerMedia Bay

(for TravelMate 4650 Series)

screw).

NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of

the fan.

Houses an optical drive module or a second battery pack.

7 AcerMedia Bay release

latch (for TravelMate 4650

Series)

Unlatches the AcerMedia module for removal of module.

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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.

The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.

Lock Key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed 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 the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

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, cursorcontrol key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys onembedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on

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Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursor- control keys.

embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

Windows Key

< > + <Tab>

< > + <E>

< > + <F1>

< > + <F>

< > + <M>

< > + <M>

+ <R>

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key Description

Windows Key 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 functions:

< > + <Tab> Activates the next Taskbar button.

< > + <E> Opens the My Computer window.

< > + <F1> Opens Help and Support.

< > + <M> Minimises all windows.

<Shift> + < > + <M> Undoes the minimise all windows

< > + <M> Action.

< > + <R> Opens the Run dialog box.

Application Key This key has the same effect as clicking the right

mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

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Hot Keys

<Fn>

< > + <Tab>

< > + <E>

< > + <F1>

< > + <F>

< > + <M>

< > + <M>

+ <R>

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The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen

brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.

To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.

Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn+F1

Hot Key Help Menu

Fn+F2 Launch Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in the eManager set by

This key will cause a help message to appear on the display device that describes the definition and functionality of the unit hot keys. It is preferred to have the key activate a graphical display.

Fn+F3 Acer

Fn+F4

Fn+F5

Fn+F6

ePowerManagement

SleepButton in ACPI mode

Launch Display Mode Menu (DMM)

Display blank (backlight off)

the Acer Empowering Key

Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the

eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key

In ACPI mode, the OS provides two buttons for sleep function. One is the Power On button and the other is the Sleep Button. °Fn+F4° is assigned as the Sleep button in ACPI mode. User can set the action of the Sleep Button on the Power Management property.

Follow DMM Specification except in OS other than 32-bit

Windows

This key will cause the LCD back light to be turned off. This provides both a quick security feature and some power savings. The LCD back light can also be turned off via an APM timer. The LCD back light will be turned on again when any of the following events occur :

1. Any key pressed

2. Pointing device movement

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Hot Key Icon Function Description

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Fn+F7 Touchpad On/Off

This key will cause the internal touchpad pointing device to be disabled/enabled . This is to prevent accidental system wake-ups from standby. Pressing this key a second time will re-enable the touch pad pointing device. BIOS check Internal AuxDev if not exist then BIOS empty return.

Fn+F8 Speaker On/Off

Fn+F11 Numlock

Fn+F12 Scroll Lock

Fn+w Volu me up

This key will cause the audio output to the speakers to muted or disabled. Pressing this key a second time will reenable the audio output to the speakers.

The Num-Lock feature is a standard AT keyboard feature. For Acer machines, Numlock is off by default and when the NumLock is on, the internal keyboard will act as numeric key padlock.

If an external keyboard or keypad is present, then the NumLock will have the following definitions:

T NumLock is on, when the system boots

with external keyboard or numeric keypad. The external keyboard/keypad NumLock status is on and internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled.

T NumLock key can be typed on/off via the

internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad, but NumLock affects the external keyboard/keypad only.

T The NumLock shift state (NumLock is off)

is NOT used for the cursor movement by the internal keyboard numeric keys.

T The state of the NumLock is not changed

by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad.

This is to support the attachment of an external numeric keypad. The user may use the internal keyboard for full alphabet typing, and the external keypad for numeric entry.

The state of the NumLock is not changed by the attachment/removal of the external keyboard (hot plug).

The Scroll Lock is a standard AT keyboard feature.

These keys can increase or decrease the brightness of the LCD back light. This function should be handled by the Analog function within the keyboard controller. Brightness will step up/down one unit as each time these keys are pressed.

Fn+y Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

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Hot Key Icon Function Description

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Fn+x Brightness up

These keys can increase or decrease the brightness of the LCD back light. This function should be handled by the Analog function within

the keyboard controller. Brightness will step up/down one unit as each time these keys are pressed.

Fn+z Brightness down

Fn+F10

Enter D2D recovery during POST

Launch Acer eRecovery in OS

Enter D2D recovery during POST

Launch Acer eRecovery in OS.

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Special Keys

You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center and/or bottom-right of your

keyboard. To type:

The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either directly press the Euro symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the Euro symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either directly press the dollar sign at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the

dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard.

NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.

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Indicators

Icon Function Description

The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four indicators at the front panel.

The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed.

Icon Item Description

Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active.

Bluetooth indicator Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth

Wireless indicator Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN

Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.

Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged.

communications.

NOTE: 1. Charging : the light shows amber when the battery is charging.

2. Fully Charged : light shows green when in AC mode.

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Acer Travelmate 4650, Travelmate 4150 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Revision History

Copyright

Disclaimer

Conventions

Preface

System Specifications

Features

Mainboard Placement

Top View

Bottom View

Block Diagram

Outlook View

Front View

Closed Front View

Left View

Right View

Rear View

Bottom View

Using the Keyboard

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad

Windows Key

Hot Keys

Special Keys

Indicators