Acer TRAVELMATE C100 Service Manual
TravelMate C100
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PART NO.:
49.48R01.001
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Travelmate C100 service guide.
Date Chapter Updates
02/07/2002 Chapter 2 Delete FDD specification under System Information both in
screen and on table.
Chapter 3 Under “Disassembly Procedure Program” the center hinge
block was deleted.
Under “Removing the Middle Cover” the procedure was
modified with an additional “Note” under it.
Under “Removing the LCD Hinges with the Center Hinge”
the procedure was modified and also a “Note” was added.
02/27/2002 Appendix B Revise test compatible components.
03/05/2002 Chapter 1
Chapter 5
05/18/2002 Chapter 1 Add upgradeable memory under “Expansion” section.
06/03/2002 Chapter 3
Chapter 6
09/13/2002 All Change model name from TravelMate 100 to TravelMate
11/14/2002 Chapter 1 Modify USB port and IrDA port specification.
11/23/2002 Chapter 1 Add a note under CD-ROM specification table.
Change audio controller, battery package voltage and
modify system block diagram.
Modify connector description of CN14 and CN18.
Add a “Note” for “Removing the LCD”
Update the LCD Bezel and the LCD
C100
Update keyboard specs.
Modify System Information and Startup configuration
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Copyright
Copyright © 2002 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
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Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Screen messages Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds 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.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Chapter 2 System Utilities 31
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Multi-Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Basic System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Startup Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Load Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
System Utility Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
System Diagnostic Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Running PQA Diagnostics Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Removing the Wireless LAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing the Middle Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Removing the DIMM Upper Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the Internal Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Removing the Touch Pad Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Removing the Touch Pad FPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Removing the LCD Support Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
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Table of Contents
Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Removing the PCMCIA Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Removing the VGA Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Removing the Heat Sink Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Removing the Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Removing the LCD Hinges with the Center Hinge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing the Button Board & Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Removing the Main and Auxiliary Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Removing the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Removing the Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Removing the Sensor Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 65
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 81
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
SW2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 85
Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 95
Appendix B Test Compatible Components 97
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Appendix C Online Support Information 101
Index 103
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System Specifications
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
Intel® low voltage Tualatin® processor up to 700MHz CPU with on-die 512K cache. CPU is lower
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power, fully static and with SMI feature.
64-bit memory bus
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AcerMedia bay (removable CD or DVD drive)
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High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
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Li-Ion main battery pack
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Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface)
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Display
10.4” Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) liquid crystal-display (LCD)
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3D capabilities
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Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support
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Supports other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large-audience
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presentations
“Automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and
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conserves power
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Multimedia
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Connectivity
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Expansion
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Built-in AC link audio subsystem which complies with the Microsoft PC 97/PC 98/ PC 99
specifications and meets WHQL audio requirements.
Built-in one speaker
High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay)
External USB video capture kit option
High-speed fax/data modem port
Fast infrared wireless communication
USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports
Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port
Optional InviLink 802.11b wireless LAN
1394 port
One smart card slot
One type II CardBus PC Card slot
Upgradeable memory
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Chapter 1 1
Keyboard and Pointing Device
84-/85-key Windows keyboard
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Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function
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I/O Ports
One type II CardBus PC Card slot
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One RJ-45 jack for Ethernet
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One RJ-11 phone jack
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One DC-in jack (AC adapter)
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One external monitor port
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One speaker/headphone-out jack
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One audio line-in jack
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One microphone-in jack
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Two USB ports
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One FIR port
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2 Chapter 1
System Block Diagram
CPU DC/DC
Switching Power
MAX1718/MAX 1714
DC/DC & CHARGER
Switching Power
MAX1632/0ZT 05J02
OTHER DC/DC
MAX1792/G9 13
3D3V_S0
FIR
IRMS6452
5V_S0
SI0
NS 97338
5V_S0
DIGITIZER
3D3V_S0/2D5V_S0
CLOCK
GENERATOR
3D3V_S3
SDRAM
MICRO-DIMM*2
5V_S0
HDD
5V_S3
KBC
M38869
5V_S0
TOUCH
PAD
5V_S3
INTKB
5V_S0
BIOS
ROM
CPU
PIII TUALATIN
ULV 700MHz
FCBGA
+3.3V/M+3V/+2.5V/M+2.5V/+5V
CORE LOGIC
Intel 82443MX
5V_S0
DEBUG
PORT
5V_S0
USB PORT
LAN_3D3V_S5AC/
LAN_2D5V_S5AC
3D3V_S0/5V_S0
MODEM
Daughter
Card
2D5V/3D3V_S3 /2D5VRD_S3
VGA
SMI SM723
+3.3V/+5V/+12V
CARDBUS
O2 OZ711
TARZEN
LAN
RTL8100BL
5VA_S0
CS4299-JQ
3D3V_S5AC
MINIPCI
802.11
5V_S0
CRT
3D3V_S0
LCD
SMART Card
SLOT *1
CARDBUS
SLOT *1
3D3V_S0
IEEE 1394
TI TSB43AB21
Chapter 1 3
Board Layout
Top View
1 Power switch (SW1) 15 Line-in port
2 LCD cover switch connector 16 Line-out port
3 Choke (increase power consumption
efficiency)
4 AC adapter connector 18 SW2 setting
5 RJ11 and RJ45 connectors 19 RTC battery connector
6 LCD coaxial cable connector 20 Debug purpose only
7 LED/Inverter board connector 21 FIR connector
8 Fax/Modem board connector 22 Internal micr ophone and tablet PC lid
9 Intel FW 82443MX100 (Core Logic) 23 PCMCIA card connector
10 VGA port 24 Keyboard cable connector
11 CPU socket 25 Battery connector
12 USB port 1 26 Touchpad connector
13 USB port 2 27 Hard disk drive connector
14 1394 port
17 Memory slot 1
connector
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Bottom View
1 Memory slot (DM2) 4 Lynx 3DM8+ (Video controller)
2 Smartcard connector 5 Modem cable connector
3 MiniPCI wireless module connector
Chapter 1 5
Outlook View
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.
Front View
# Item Description
1 Latch Use to latch the LCD screen in both normal mode and tablet
mode.
2 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), diplays computer output.
Touchscreen- capable with the aid of the Touchscreen-capable
stylus.
3 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer
mouse.
5 Click buttons (left,
center and right)
6 Microphone Captures sounds and voices into your computer.
7 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
9 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.
10 Enter button Used to confirm selection in tablet mode.
11 Page up/Page down
buttons
12 Application key button By default, used to invoke the Microsoft Notebook application.
13
a
+ | button
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse
buttons; the center button is a 4-direction scroll button.
computer).
computer.
Used to scroll one page up or one page down in tablet mode.
Used to cycle through active Windows application.
6 Chapter 1
# Item Description
14 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status
15 Stylus Used to input data in tablet mode.
of the computer, its functions and components.
Chapter 1 7
Left Panel
# Item Description
1 Power switch Turns on the computer power.
2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured
by a screw).
8 Chapter 1
Right Panel
# Item Description
1 Stylus For data input on the screen in tablet
2 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
3 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-
mode.
bit CardBus PC Card.
4 Smart Card eject
button
5 Speaker/Headphone-
out jack
6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
7 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
8 USB 1 port Connects to any Universal Serial Bus
9 USB 2 port Connects to any Universal Serial Bus
10 Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot
Ejects the Smart Card from the slot.
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones).
CD player, stereo walkman).
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
authentication system.
Chapter 1 9
Rear Panel
# Item Description
1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible
2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external
3 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.
computer security lock.
monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to
1024x768 resolution.
4 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based
5 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter
network
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Bottom Panel
# Item Description
1 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
2 Battery lock/unlock
3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery
4 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured
6 Hard disk anti-shock
7 Personal identification
latch
protection
slot
Locks and unlocks the battery bay.
pack.
by a screw).
Protects your hard disk against accidental
shock and vibration.
Insert an identification card to personalize
your computer.
Chapter 1 11
Indicators
The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen.
The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the
status of the computer while the cover is closed.
Icon Function Description
Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged.
Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is
active.
Sleep Lights when the computer enters Sleep mode.
Power Lights when the computer is on.
Wireless
Communication
Lights when the Wireless LAN capabilities are enabled.
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Lock Keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock Key Description
Caps Lock When 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 Scr oll 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.
NOTE: To access the Num Lock and Scroll Lock functions, hold the Fn key down while pressing the F11 and
F12 keys respectively.
Chapter 1 13
Embedded Numeric Keypad
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.
Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off
Number keys on embedded
keypad
Cursor-control keys on embedded
keypad
Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on
Type numbers in a normal manner.
Hold
j
while using cursor-
control keys.
embedded keypad.
Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys.
Type the letters in a normal manner.
NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically
shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Description
Windows logo key
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Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few
examples:
+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
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+ E (Explores My Computer)
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+ F (Finds Document)
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Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
contrast and 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 Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the notebook’s configuration utility.
Fn-F3 Power Management
Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,
Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn-
w
Fn-
y
Scheme Toggle
Volume up Increases the speaker volume.
Volume down Decreases 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.
Fn-
x
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
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Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-
z
Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible 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 optimum comfort and support.
NOTE: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad. If you are
using an external PS/2 mouse, the touchpad is automatically disabled
.
Touchpad Basics
The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:
Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.
T
Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and
T
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.
Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left and right) to scroll a page up, down, left or right.
T
This button mimics your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows
applications.
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Function
Execute Click twice
Select Click once Tap once
Drag Click and hold,
Access context
menu
Scroll Click and hold
Left
Button
quickly
then use finger
to drag the
cursor on the
touchpad
Right
Button
Click once
Center
Buttons
the button in the
desired
direction (up/
down/left/right)
Tap
Tap twice (at
the same speed
as doubleclicking a
mouse button)
Tap twice (at
the same speed
as doubleclicking a
mouse button)
then hold finger
to the touchpad
on the second
tap and drag
the cursor
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 harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item Specification
CPU type
CPU package FCBGA2 package
CPU core voltage 1.10V/0.95V/0.85V
CPU I/O voltage 1.25V
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Acer
BIOS Version V 3.3
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 512KB
BIOS package 32-pin TSOP
Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b, WfM 2.0, PC 2001, SM BIOS 2.3.1, IEEE 1394, IrDA V1.0, PCI
BIOS password control Set by switch, see SW2(S W1) setting
®
Intel
low voltage Tualatin® processor up to 700MHz CPU with on-die
512K cache
2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a, Intel AC 97, USB specification 1.1, LDCM 6.0, PC
card standard 1995 (PCMCIA V3.0 compliant device), Microsoft Simple
Boot Flag specification 1.0 for ACPI OS, USB/1394 CDROM Boot Up
support, Mini-PCI V1.0
Second Level Cache
Item Specification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size 512KB for Pentium III
1st level cache control Always enabled
2st level cache control Always enabled
Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller Built-in Intel 443BX
Onboard memory size 0MB
DIMM socket number 2 sockets (2 banks)
Supports memory size per socket 64/128MB
Supports maximum memory size 256MB
Supports DIMM type Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 133 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 3.3V
Supports DIMM package 144-pin soDIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they
match the above specifications.
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Memory Combinations
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total M e mor y
0 MB 64 MB 64 MB
64 MB 0 MB 64 MB
0 MB 128 MB 128 MB
64 MB 64 MB 128 MB
128 MB 0 MB 128 MB
64 MB 128 MB 192 MB
128 MB 64 MB 192 MB
128 MB 128 MB 256 MB
Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to
form other combinations.
NOTE: The shipping specification for DIMM combination is 64MB in slot 1.
LAN Interface
Item Specification
Chipset Realtek 8100BL
Supports LAN protocol 10/100 Mbps
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Rear side
Wireless LAN Interface
Item Specification
Module Lucent/ANC 64 bit AGERE W/RES
LAN interface Mini PCI interface IEEE 802.11b LAN module
Channel support and default channel protocol IEEE 802.11b
Enable/disable radio Support FAA requirement
Modem Interface
Item Specification
Module Ambit T60M283/003L6 MDC
Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.90 MDC
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Rear side
Floppy Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Y-E Data YD-8U10
Floppy Disk Specifications
Media recognition 2DD (720KB) 2HD (1.20MB, 3-mode) 2HD (1.44MB)
Sectors/track 9 15 18
Tracks 80 80 80
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Floppy Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Data transfer rate
(Kbit/s)
Rotational speed (RPM) 300 360 300
Read/write heads 2
Encoding method MFM
Power Requirement
Power voltage (Vcc) DC 4.40V to 5.25V
250 KBit/Sec 500 KBit/Sec 500 KBit/Sec
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & Model Name IBM Travelstar
DJSA-210
Capacity 10G 20G 30G
Bytes per sector 512 512 512
Data heads 2 4 6
Recording zone 16 16 16
Drive Format
Disks 1 2 3
Spindle speed (RPM) 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 384KB 1874KB 1874KB
Interface ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5
Data transfer rate (buffer to/
from media, Mbytes/s)
Interface transfer rate
(host~buffer, Mbytes/s)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
109 ~ 203 109 ~ 203 109 ~ 203
66 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode 66
IBM Travelstar
DJSA-220
66 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode 66
IBM Travelstar
DJSA-230
66 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode 66
CD-ROM (6X) Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model Name AOpen SC-924U
Performance specification With CD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 900KBytes/sec
Disc data capacity 12cm Disc: 540MBytes (Mode 1), 630MBytes (Mode 2)
8cm Disc: 180MBytes (Mode 1), 210MBytes (Mode 2)
Interface USB1.1
Applicable disc format CD-DA, CD-ROM (Mode 1 and Mode 2), CD-ROM/XA (Mode 2,
Operating system Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 2000,
Power requirement
Input voltage 5V(DC) +/- 5%
Form 1 and Form 2), CD-Extra, CD-I, Video CD, Photo CD (Single
and Multiple Sessions), I-Trax, CD-R, CD-RW
Windows XP
NOTE: The hardware specification of the external CD-ROM drive is 24X. However the actual performance is
only 6X under USB 1.1.
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