Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: Platform and memroy T Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.6/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) T ATI RC410MB/D/E+ATI SB460M T T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.
Audio T Audio system with two built-in speakers (1.5W) T Intel® High-Definition audio support T Sound Blaster ProTM and MS Sound compatible T Built-in microphone Communication T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on ring ready T LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; wake-on-LAN ready T T WLAN: Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Power subsystem T ACPI 2.
System Block Diagram RTC CKT. page 13 PCI BUS Yonah S-ATA page 4 Thermal Sensor F75383M 3.3V ATA-100 page 20 PIDE-HDD Conn. IDE 3.3V 24.576MHz/48Mhz 3.3V 48MHz 1.8V DDRII 400/533/667 Single Channel Memory BUS(DDRII) H_D#(0..63) page 4,5 uPGA-478 Package PSB 533/667MHz page 7,8,9 uFCBGA-1466 Alink ATI SB460M page 13~~17 page 15 S-ATA HDD Conn. page 28 page 28 TFDU6102-TR3 FIR SMsC LPC47N207 Super I/O ATI RC410MB/D/E H_A#(3..
Board Layout Top View 4 1 JP1 LCD Connector 10 SW7 Touchpad Down Button 2 SW1 Lid Switch 11 SW2 Touchpad Up Button 3 JP3 MDC Connector 12 SW5 Touchpad Left Button 4 JP2 Power Button Connector 13 SW3 Touchpad Left Button 5 JP6 Media Board Connector 14 JP13 Internal Microphone Connector 6 JP7 Touchpad Board Connector 15 JP12 Internal Speaker Connector 7 JP43 SIM Card Connector 16 JP9 PCMCIA Socket 8 SW4 Touchpad Right Button 17 IR1 FIR Module 9 SW6 Touchpad
Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get.
Jumper Board Layout Switch Board Top View Label SW1 Description Arcade/TV tuner switch SW2 Volume Up switch SW3 Volume Down switch SW4 Play/Pause switch SW5 Stop switch SW6 Forward/Next switch SW7 Backward/Previous switch Media Board Top View Label 6 Description SW1 Power Button SW2 E-mail Button SW3 Internet Button SW4 User Button SW5 E-Power Button Chapter 1
Media Board Bottom View Label Description JP3 USB Connector JP2 USB Connector JP6 RF INe Connector JP5 RF Cable Connector JP4 AV IN Connector JP7 Board to Main Board Connector LS-2923P Power Board Top View Label JP1 Chapter 1 Description SIM Card Connector 7
Jumper Setting Label JOPEN1 Description Clear CMOS Jumper Note: JOPEN1 locates at the bottom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted.
Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front view Aspire 5610: # Item Description 1 Display screen 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 4 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
TravelMate 4260: # 10 Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 4 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
Closed Front View Aspire 5650: # Item Description # Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Bluetooth® communication button/ indicator Enable/disable Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetoothcommunications. 3 "Easy-launch buttons" on pagethe 183G function. Indicates 3G switch/indicator Enables/disables the status of 3G communication (for "Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 selected models).
TravelMate 4260: # Item Description # Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 Speaker 2 Enable/disable Bluetooth function. Bluetooth®"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 communication button/ Indicates the status of Bluetoothcommunications. indicator "Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 3 3G switch/indicator Enables/disables the 3G function. Indicates the status of 3G communication (for selected models). 4 Wireless communication button/ indicator Enable/disable Wireless function.
# Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 5 # Icon Item Infrared port Description Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer).
10 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Right View Aspire 5650: # Item Description 1 Slot-load optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Slot-loaded optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. TravelMate 4260: # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
# Icon Item Description 1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (for selected models). 2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 S-video-in (NTSC/ PAL) port Connects to an S-video device like a DVD player or camcorder. 4 AV-in port Accepts input signals from audio/visual (AV) devices. 5 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
# Icon Item Description 1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (for selected models). 2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 4 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 5 External display (VGA) port # Icon Item Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
4 Acer DASP (Disk AntiShock Protection) Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. (for TravelMate 4260 only) 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory. 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Release the battery for removal. Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
Icon Function Description HDD Indicators when the hard disk drive is active. Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 3G Indicates the status of 3G communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Power Indicates the computer’s power status. Battery Indicates the computer’s battery status. NOTE: 1.
TravelMate 4260: Launch key Default application P User-programmable P User-programmable Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable) Mail Email application (user-programmable) Chapter 1 19
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. Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: 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.
Desired Access Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad. Num Lock Off Type the letters in a normal manner. 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.
Hot Key 22 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. Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
Hot Key Fn-z Icon Function Description Brightness down Decreases 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: Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: 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.
Acer Empowering Technology Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: T T T T T T T T Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings.
easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file; the supervisor password and the filespecific password. The supervisor password is a “master” password that can decrypt any file on your system; the file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own filespecific password when encrypting a file.
Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can’t be stolen while your notebook is unattended. T T T Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.
Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: T T T Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.
Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: T T T Password protection. Recovery of applications and drivers. Image/data backup: T T 28 Back up to HDD (set recovery point). T Back up to CD/DVD.
NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.
Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the “Acer eNet Management” icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.
settings and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Acer Mode The default setting is “Maximum Performance.
You can also click “Advanced Settings” to: T T T T 32 Set alarms. Re-load factory defaults. Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. View information about Acer ePower Management.
Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel Core Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16GHz, 667 MHz FSB) Core logic Intel® 945GM/945PM+ICH7-M CPU package µ FCBGA-1466 ® TM CPU core voltage BIOS Item Specification BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version V1.10 BIOS ROM type 512K Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 1MB Flash BIOS BIOS package 32-pin PLCC Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI2.
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 128MB 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 1152MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB NOTE: Above
Bluetooth Interface Item Specification Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate) Protocol Bluetooth 2.0 Interface USB 1.1 Connector type Mini-USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Specification Built-in ICH7-M Data throughput 11~54 Mbps Protocol 802.
Combo Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor & model name DVD/CDRW HLDS GCC-4244N Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory 2MB Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R (read, single border), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (2.6GB, 4.
HD Audio Interface Item Specification Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution Wide range (°V80dB ~ +42dB) volume control with 1.5dB resolution of analog to analog mixer gain 16 bit stereo digital to analog converter 16 bit stereo analog to digital converter Compatibility HD Audio Mixed sound source Line-in, CD Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo Sampling rate All DACs support 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate All ADCs support 44.
USB Port Item Specification Number of USB port 3 Location Three on the right side Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item Specification PCMCIA controller ENE CB714 Supports card type Type-II Number of slots One type-II Access location Left panel Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes System Board Major Chips Item Controller Core logic Intel 945GM/945PM+ICH7M VGA Built in Intel®945GM for UMA models ® NVIDIA® Ge
Battery Item Specification Normal voltage 14.8V Charge voltage 16.8+-0.2v LCD 14.1” inch Item Specification Vendor & model name AU B141EW01 CMO N141I1L02 QDI QD14TL01-03 SAMSUNG LTN141W1-L01 Screen Diagonal (mm) 14.1 inches 14.1 inches 14.1 inches 14.1 inches Active Area (mm) 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1 Display resolution (pixels) 1024x768 XGA 1024x768 XGA 1024x768 XGA Pixel Pitch 0.297x0.297 0.099x0.297 0.297x0.297 Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe R.G.B.
AC Adaptor Item Specification Input rating 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz Maximum input AC current 1.7A Inrush current 220A@115VAC Efficiency 82% min. @115VAC input full load 220A@230VAC System Power Management ACPI mode Power Management Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely. Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely.
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