Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: Platform and memroy T T AMD TurionTM 64 ML-28/ML-32 processor at 1.6/1.8 GHz or higher with 128 KB L1 cache and 512 KB L2 cache, or AMD TurionTM 64 ML-30/ML-34/ML-37/ML-4 processor at 1.6/1.8/2.0/2.
T Six easy-launch buttons T Audio system with two built-in speakers T MS-Sound compatible Audio Communication T Modem: 56K ITU V.90/V.92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on ring ready T LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet (for selected models); wake-on ring ready T WLAN (manufacturing option): integrated 802.11b/g dual band (for selected models), or 802.
System Block Diagram 5 4 3 2 1 See 'TEXT' in 0MEMO or 1MEMO property in component Bolsena Block Diagram Dummy when 'USE EZ4' Dummy when 'NO EZ4' 91.4C501.001 (04243) 200-PIN DDR SODIMM Dummy when use '10/100' Dummy when use 'GIGA' D CLK GEN IDT CV1373 Dummy when use 'UMA' AMD CPU AGTL+ CPU I/F + UMA PCI Express x16 11,12,13,14 1* Slot Cardbus 1* 1394 CardReader ATI M26/M24 RGB CRT 50,51,52 PCI-Express x2 SM/MMC/SD 28 26,27 PCI ACPI 2.0 BlueTooth miniUSB 6xUSB 2.
Board Layout Top View 4 1 Keyboard Connector 7 3 in 1 Connector 2 Bluetooth Board Connector 8 Speaker Connector 3 LCD Cable Connector 9 Internal Microphone Connector 4 LED Board Connector 10 Modem Board Connector 5 Lid Switch 11 Touchpad Board Connector 6 Modem Cable Connector Chapter 1
Bottom View 1 Power Jack 16 Audio Cable Connector 2 CRT 17 Line-in Connector 3 Docking 18 Headphone Out Connector 4 Audio Cable Connector 19 Microphone-in Connector 5 Main Battery Connector 20 USB Connector 6 ODD Connector 21 IEEE 1394 Connector 7 Media Bay Connector 22 PCMCIA 8 Mini PCI Slot 23 USB Connector 9 Second Battery Connector 24 CPU Socket 10 RTC Battery Connector 25 USB Connector 11 DDR DIMM Connector 26 S-Video 12 HDD Connector 27 RJ45 and RJ11 Con
13 6 IR 28 LAN Cable Connector 14 Bluetooth Switch 29 FAN Connector 15 Wireless Switch 30 LAN Cable Connector Chapter 1
A TravelMate tour Just for Starters... After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front View # # Chapter 1 Item Description Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
"Launch keys" on page 10 Closed Front View # 8 # Icon Icon Item Item Description Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Bluetooth® communication button/ indicator Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetoothcommunications (manufacturing option). 3 Wireless communication button/ indicator Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications.
# Icon # Icon Icon Item Description Left View # Item Item Description Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 2 S-video/TV-out port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (manufacturing option). 3 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (manufacturing option). 4 3 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Right View g # 1 # Icon Item Item Description Optical drive 2 Optical drive eject button # 10 Icon Item Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
# Item # Icon Description Rear Panel # 1 Chapter 1 Icon Item Description Item Description Security Keylock Connects toa Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor. 3 Modem jack (RJ-11) Connects to a phone line. 4 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. 5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 124-pin Acer ezDock connector (for selected models) Connects to Acer ezDock.
# Icon # Item Item Description Bottom Panel # 1 12 Item Description Description Wireless LAN bay Houses the computer’s wireless LAN. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Memory and hard disk bay Houses the computer’s main memory and hard disk (secured by a screw).
Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Description Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Media Activity Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Launch Keys Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. The are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key “ “ and one user-programmable button. Press “ “ to ru the Acer eManager. Please see “Acer eManager”. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager.
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 across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad: T Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. T Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions.
Function Drag Access context menu Scroll Left Button (1) Right Button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Tap twice (at the same speed as doubleclicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor. Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Click once Click and hold to move up/down/left/right. NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean.
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 mumeric keypad 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 + When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog box. + M Minimizes all windows.
Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager.
Hot Key 20 Icon Function Description Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type: The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Specification TM AMD Turion 64 ML-28/ML-32 processor at 1.6/1.8 GHz or higher with 128 KB L1 cache and 512 KB L2 cache, AMD TurionTM 64 ML-30/ML-34/ML-37/ML-4 processor at 1.6/1.8/2.0/2.2 GHz or higher with 128 KB L1 cache and 1 MB L2 cache Core logic ATI RS480M+ ATI SB400 CPU package Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA CPU core voltage 1.308V (highest frequency mode) to 0.956V (low frequency mode) 0.
Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 128MB 512MB 640MB 1284MB 1024MB 1152MB 256MB 128MB 384MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB 512MB 128MB 640MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 1125MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB NOTE: Abov
Modem Interface Item Specification Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92 Modem connector type RJ11 Modem connector location Rear side Bluetooth Interface Item Specification Chipset built-in ATI SB400 Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate) Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). Interface USB 1.1 Connector type Mini-USB Wireless Module 802.
Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Spindle speed (RPM) 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 2048KB 8192KB 8192KB Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB/ Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) 372 372 350 350 Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec.
DVD-Dual Interface Item Specification Applicable disc format Support disc formats 1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-Text 2. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session) 3. Reads standard CD-DA 4. Reads and writes CD-R discs 5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs 6. Reads and writes in each dVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1) 7. Reads data in each DVD-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring) 8. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general), DVD-RW and DVD+R/RW (Ver1.
USB Port Item Specification Chipset ATI SB400 USB Compliancy Level 2.0 OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.
Keyboard Item Specification Keyboard controller KB 3910 Total number of keypads 88-/89-key Windows logo key Yes Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously 1. Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes 2.
LCD 15 inch Item Specification Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left 40/40 45/45 40/40 Vertial: Upper/Lower 10/30 15/35 20/40 0 to +50 0 to +50 0 to +50 -20 to +60 -25 to +60 -20 to +60 SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03 Hitachi LCD 15.4" WXGA QDI 15.0 inches, 381 390.1 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1 331.2x207.0 Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) LCD 15 inch and 15.
LCD Inverter Item Specification Input current (mA) 350 (max) Output voltage (V, rms) 1600 (no load) Output current (mA, rms) 5.6~5.4 Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 55~58K Hz AC Adaptor Item Specification Input rating 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz Maximum input AC current 1.7A Inrush current 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC Efficiency 82% min. @115VAC input full load System Power Management ACPI mode 30 Power Management Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely.