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TravelMate 7000 User’s Manual.
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iii IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
iv 11. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.
v Concerning Lithium Batteries ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. A D V A R S E L Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri.
vi FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
vii About This Manual Purpose This manual discusses the features of the notebook and tells how to use and configure it. Manual Structure This manual consists of eight chapters and two appendices: Chapter 1, Getting Started , tells you how to get started with the notebook.
viii Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: C:setup , [Enabled] , etc. Represent text input by the user, default settings and recommended selections message displayed Denotes a.
ix Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 1.1 Item Checklist ....................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Taking Care of Your Computer .............................................................. 1-3 1.
x 2.6 Storage ............................................................................................... 2-20 2.6.1 Hard Disk ................................................................................ 2-20 2.6.2 Module Bay .................
xi 3.2 Power Management ............................................................................ 3-10 3.2.1 The Concept of Heuristics ....................................................... 3-10 3.2.2 Suspend Modes ................................
xii 5 Software 5.1 System Software ................................................................................... 5-2 5.2 Sleep Manager ...................................................................................... 5-3 5.2.1 Accessing the Sleep Manager .
xiii 6.4.10 Onboard Audio ....................................................................... 6-15 6.4.11 Reset PnP Resources ............................................................. 6-16 6.5 Power Saving Options .............................
xiv 8 Troub leshooting 8.1 Q & A .................................................................................................... 8-2 8.2 POST Error Messages .......................................................................... 8-7 A Specifications B Address and Interrupt Tables B.
xv List of Figures 1-1 Write-protecting a 3.5-inch Diskette ...................................................... 1-8 2-1 Display .................................................................................................. 2-5 2-2 Indicator Lights .
xvi List of Tables 2-1 Indicato r Status Descriptions ................................................................. 2-7 2-2 Lock Key Descriptions ........................................................................... 2-9 2-3 Using the Embedded Keypad .
xvii 8-1 POST Error Messages .......................................................................... 8-7.
Getting Started 1- 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the award-winning TravelMate 7000 notebook computer. Guaranteed and backed by Acer’s world-class support, you can be sure of top-notch performance with your new AcerNote.
1- 2 User’s Manual 1.1 Item Checklist Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Getting Started 1- 3 1.2 Taking Care of Your Computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. This section tells you how to care for the notebook. Also, re-read the important safety instructions at the beginning of this manual. 1.2.1 Notebook • Do not expose the notebook to direct sunlight.
1- 4 User’s Manual • Do not subject the notebook to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the notebook to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water on the notebook.
Getting Started 1- 5 • Do not expose the notebook to dust and dirt. • Never place objects on top of the notebook to avoid damaging the notebook. • Never place the notebook on uneven surfaces.
1- 6 User’s Manual 1.2.2 AC Adapter The AC adapter provides uninterrupted power to your notebook and charges your battery pack. Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter. • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
Getting Started 1- 7 1.2.4 Cleaning and Servicing When cleaning the notebook, follow these steps: 1. Close the display lid to turn the notebook off. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Remove the battery pack. 4. Use a soft cloth moistened with wa ter. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
1- 8 User’s Manual • Write-protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure. To do this, slide the write-protect tab to the write-protect position.
Getting Started 1- 9 1.3 Connecting the Notebook After reading through the previous section, you are now ready to experience your new notebook. Connecting the notebook is as easy as 1-2-3. Inserting the Battery Pack Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment and slide the battery compartment cover in place.
1- 10 User’s Manual 1.4 Getting Help Online This user’s manual provides clear and concise information about the notebook, so read it thoroughly. To provide you with help when traveling, the notebook has a comprehensive online help. Accessing Online Help Follow these steps to access the online documentation: 1.
System Tour 2- 1 Chapter 2 System Tour This notebook combines high-performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and a truly advanced power management system in a unique human-centric and stylish design case. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner.
2- 2 User’s Manual 2.1 Features The notebook looks as good inside as it is outside, definitely designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of the notebook’s many features: Performance • .
System Tour 2- 3 Human-Centric Design and Ergonomics • Intuitive FlashStart automatic power-on • Sleek, smooth and stylish design • Automatic tilt-up, full-sized, full-function keyboard • Wide.
2- 4 User’s Manual 2.2 Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop performance graphics. The notebook supports two different displays — DualScan STN or active-matrix TFT LCD.
System Tour 2- 5 display is closed. FlashStart Automatic Power-On A noticeably unique feature about this notebook is that it has no on/off switch. Instead it employs a lid switch, located near the center of the display hinge, that tells the notebook when it should wake up or go to sleep.
2- 6 User’s Manual The “Lid Closed” State When the lid is closed (i.e., the “lid closed” state), the notebook suspends its normally busy tasks to make itself electronically and mechanically more stable.
System Tour 2- 7 2.3 Indicator Lights Two indicator lights are found on the display panel. Figure 2-2 Indicator Lights These indicators and their descriptions are shown in Table 2-1.
2- 8 User’s Manual 2.4 Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows 95 keys and twelve function keys.
System Tour 2- 9 2.4.2 Special Keys Lock Keys The notebook has the three basic lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Some keys may require using as part of a key combination. Table 2-2 Lock Key Descriptions Key Description @ When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetical characters typed appear in uppercase.
2- 10 User’s Manual Embedded Keypad The embedded 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, the cursor-control key symbols are not printed.
System Tour 2- 11 Windows 95 Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows 95-specific functions. Table 2-4 Windows 95 Key Descriptions Key Description Windows logo key Start button.
2- 12 User’s Manual Hot Keys The notebook uses hot keys (key combinations) to access most of the notebook’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS setup utility. Some hot keys will pop-up a corresponding icon onscreen for better visuals.
System Tour 2- 13 Table 2-5 Hot Key List (continued) Hot Key Icon Function Description - p Display Toggle Switches display from LCD to CRT to both LCD and CRT - q Fuel Gauge On/Off Toggles battery gauge display on/off. Also shows the following: • “plug” icon if a powered AC adapter is connected to the notebook.
2- 14 User’s Manual Table 2-5 Hot Key List (continued) Hot Key Icon Function Description - - x Contrast Up Increases screen contrast (DSTN only) - - z Contrast Down Decreases screen contrast (DSTN o.
System Tour 2- 15 The eject menu commands allow you to perform various eject-related functions for the notebook. See the following table for details Table 2-6 Eject Menu Descriptions Select… To… Battery Change the battery.
2- 16 User’s Manual 2.4.3 Automatic Tilt Feature The keyboard has the option of automatically tilting to a six-degree angle whenever you open the lid. This automatic tilt feature brings to the notebook the comfortable typing angle provided in standard PC desktop keyboards.
System Tour 2- 17 3. Open the lid. 2.4.4 Palm Rest Located below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest gives you a comfortable place to rest your hands while you type.
2- 18 User’s Manual 2.5 Touchpad The ergonomically-centered touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. Figure 2-5 Touchpad The touchpad works with most mouse drivers.
System Tour 2- 19 Touchpad Basics The following two items teach you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons located on the lower edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions.
2- 20 User’s Manual 2.6 Storage 2.6.1 Hard Disk High-capacity storage comes in the form of a 2.5-inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk. The hard disk can be upgraded when you need more storage space. See section 4.9.2 for related information. 2.6.2 Module Bay The notebook’s flexible module bay accommodates either a high-speed CD-ROM drive module or a 3.
System Tour 2- 21 Swapping Modules The proper way to cleanly swap or interchange modules is to power off the notebook without the help of any suspend modes.
2- 22 User’s Manual Ejecting a CD To eject a CD, press the eject button on the CD-ROM drive, press - 1 , or use your software to eject the CD-ROM drive.
System Tour 2- 23 2.7 Ports Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your notebook computer as you would with a desktop PC. The ports are found on the left and rear panel. The following sections discuss these ports and their functions. See Chapter 4 on how to connect external devices to the notebook.
2- 24 User’s Manual Table 2-8 describes these ports. Table 2-8 Left Panel Port Descriptions # Icon Port Connects to... 1 PC Card slots One Type III or two Type I/II PC cards 2 Microphone-in/Line-in .
System Tour 2- 25 Ejecting a Card 1. Exit the application using the card. 2. Flip out the slot eject button of the slot where the card is inserted. 3. Press the slot eject button to eject the card. If you want to install a card, refer to your card’s user’s manual for details on how to install and use the card.
2- 26 User’s Manual 2.7.2 Rear Panel Ports The rear panel includes the notebook’s main ports and connectors. See Figure 2-8. 1 DC-in Port 5 Mini Dock Connector 2 PS/2 Port 6 External CRT Port 3 Se.
System Tour 2- 27 Table 2-9 describes these ports. Table 2-9 Rear Panel Port Descriptions # Icon Port Connects to... 1 DC-in port AC adapter and power outlet 2 PS/2 port PS/2-compatible device (e.g., PS/2 keyboard, keypad, mouse) 3 Serial port (UART16650-compatible) Serial device (e.
2- 28 User’s Manual 2.8 Audio Standard notebook configuration includes 16-bit stereo audio with built-in FM synthesizer. Combined with the dual, angled speaker system and built- in sensitive microphone, this notebook redefines portable audio.
System Tour 2- 29 2.8.2 Controlling the Audio There are hot keys that allow you to control various aspects of the audio output. The following table lists the audio-specific hot keys: Table 2-10 Audio .
2- 30 User’s Manual 2.9 Communications 2.9.1 Serial Infrared This notebook has an SIR (serial infrared) port located on the rear panel. Wireless communication support allows you to transfer data to SIR-”aware” machines without the aid of cables.
System Tour 2- 31 2.9.2 Fax/Data Mo dem 1 The notebook has an optional state-of-the-art, 28.8Kbps V.34 fax/data modem that supports V.42bis hardware compression (115.2 kilobits per second). The modem also supports DSVD (simultaneous voice over data) technology which allows you to send data and talk at the same time.
2- 32 User’s Manual 2.10 Securing your Notebook Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and a two-level password scheme. 2.10.1 Security Notch A security notch located on the left panel of the notebook lets you connect a standard key-based computer security lock.
Power 3- 1 Chapter 3 Power The notebook operates on AC or battery power. This chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the notebook on battery power.
3- 2 User’s Manual 3.1 Battery P ower The notebook uses a single high-capacity Lithium-Ion smart battery pack that gives you longer use between charges.
Power 3- 3 notebook in suspend-to-memory mode. Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 60ºC (140ºF). This may adversely affect the battery pack.
3- 4 User’s Manual Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment and slide in the battery compartment cover..
Power 3- 5 3.1.3 Charging the Battery To charge the battery, place the battery pack inside the battery compartment and plug the AC adapter into the notebook and an electrical outlet.
3- 6 User’s Manual 3.1.4 Checking the Batt ery Level There are three ways to check the battery charge level: • Onscreen fuel gauge • Windows 95 battery indicator • Battery pack gauge The fuel gauge shows the minimum guaranteed capacity to provide assurance that the system will be operational for the minimum battery life indicated.
Power 3- 7 Using the Battery Pack Gauge The battery pack gauge allows you to check your battery charge level even when it is not installed in the notebook. Press the fuel gauge button on the battery pack to check the battery charge level. Table 3-1 is a battery-level chart.
3- 8 User’s Manual 3.1.5 Optimizing Battery Life Optimizing battery life prolongs the charge/recharge cycle and improves recharge efficiency. Follow these suggestions to optimize and maximize battery power: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Set the When Lid is Closed parameter in Setup to [Suspend to Disk] .
Power 3- 9 3.1.6 Battery Low Condition You never have to worry about battery power as long as you are using the AC adapter. However, when you operate the notebook on battery power, pay extra attention to the battery indicator ( ). Generally speaking, a battery-low condition occurs when less than twenty percent charge left is in the battery.
3- 10 User’s Manual Table 3-2 lists the recommended course of action when you encounter a battery-low condition. Table 3-2 Course of Action for Battery-low Condit ion Situation Recommended Action AC adapter and power outlet available 1. Connect the AC adapter to the notebook to begin charging the battery.
Power 3- 11 3.2 Power Management At the very heart of this notebook is a new way of power management called Heuristic Power Management (HPM). Part of the notebook’s overall design, this power management method allows the notebook to provide maximum power conservation and maximum performance.
3- 12 User’s Manual 3.2.2 Suspend Modes The heuristic power management system performs automatic suspend, hot- key suspend and all suspend actions resulting from various events and conditions. You only need to set the suspend mode type the notebook enters when a suspend condition occurs.
Power 3- 13 When battery runs out of power and the AC adapter is not connected, the notebook automatically does a suspend-to-disk operation and ignores the When Lid is Closed parameter setting in Setup. The suspend-to-disk file should be present and valid.
3- 14 User’s Manual Suspend-to-Memory Mode Conditions For the notebook to enter suspend-to-memory mode, any of the following conditions should exist: • When Lid is Closed parameter is set to [Susp.
Power 3- 15 Suspend-to-Disk Mode In suspend-to-disk mode, power shuts off. The notebook saves all system status information onto the hard disk (in a file created by Sleep Manager) before entering suspend-to-disk mode. The next time you open the notebook, it restores this information from the hard disk and resumes from where you last left off.
3- 16 User’s Manual 3.2.3 Advanced Power Management (APM) This notebook supports the APM standard designed to further reduce power consumption. APM is a power-management approach defined jointly by Microsoft ® and Intel ® .
Options 4- 1 Chapter 4 Options This notebook offers excellent connectivity and expansion capabilities with its built-in ports and connectors. This chapter describes how to connect peripherals and hardware options 1 to the notebook. When connecting peripherals, read the manual included with the peripheral for operating instructions.
4- 2 User’s Manual 4.1 External Monitor To show graphical effects on a larger display, you can connect an external monitor to the CRT port ( ) on the rear panel.
Options 4- 3 4.2 External Keyboard This notebook has a keyboard with full-sized keys and an embedded keypad. If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard, you can install a PS/2-compatible external keyboard. To connect an external keyboard, plug the external keyboard into the PS/2 connector ( ).
4- 4 User’s Manual 4.3 External Keypad You can also use a 17-key numeric keypad for number-intensive data entry applications. To connect the keypad, plug in the keypad connector to the PS/2 port ( ) at the rear of the notebook.
Options 4- 5 4.4 External Pointing Device This notebook accepts either a serial mouse or PS/2-compatible mouse or similar pointing device. Connecting an External Pointing Device Plug a serial mouse into the serial port ( ) on the rear panel; plug a PS/2-compatible mouse into the PS/2 port ( ) on the rear panel.
4- 6 User’s Manual Setting the External Mouse Location Parameter After connecting the external mouse or similar pointing device, press - m to enter Setup and verify the location of the external pointing device.
Options 4- 7 4.5 Printer This notebook supports both serial and parallel printers. For a serial printer, plug the printer cable into a serial port ( ). For a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port ( ). See your printer manual for operating instructions.
4- 8 User’s Manual 4.6 Audio Devices You can connect audio devices to the line-in and line-out ports on the notebook. The line-in audio port doubles as a microphone-in port as well. The line-in port accepts an external 3.5mm mini-jack microphone or other line-in devices.
Options 4- 9 4.7 Mini Dock The mini dock serves as a docking base that allows you to connect your notebook to all the peripherals you need, even network connections with its built-in Ethernet support. Consult your dealer for details. A quick guide is included with the mini dock for easy and quick connection instructions.
4- 10 User’s Manual 4.9 Miscellan eous Options 4.9.1 Additional Power Packs Lithium-Ion Battery Pack It is good practice to have a spare battery pack around, especially when you travel. The Li-Ion (lithium-ion) smart battery supplies more power than a conventional NiMH (nickel metal-hydride) battery.
Options 4- 11 Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover Gently pull up the battery compartment cover release latch and slide out the cover. AC Adapter You can purchase an additional AC adapter for your notebook or mini docking station. The compact AC adapter charges your battery pack and supplies power to your notebook.
4- 12 User’s Manual 4.9.2 Cables Floppy Drive Cable The floppy drive cable allows you to use your floppy drive module externally. Open the port cover of the notebook and connect the 25-pin connector end of the floppy drive cable to the parallel port.
Options 4- 13 File Transfer Cable For non SIR- (serial infrared) capable connections, you can use the file transfer cable to transfer data between the notebook and other computers. Connect the file transfer cable between the two computers and use your file transfer utility to perform the transfer.
4- 14 User’s Manual 4.10 Key Component Up grades This notebook delivers the power and performance you need. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. This notebook allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance.
Options 4- 15 Installing Memory When installing memory, we recommend you seek the help of a qualified service technician. Improper installation may damage the memory module or the notebook, or cause a malfunction. One of the two memory slots (Slot 2) is accessible via a memory expansion door on the base of the notebook.
4- 16 User’s Manual 6. Replace the memory door and secure it with the screw. 7. Open the display to turn on the notebook. After new memory modules have been installed, the system automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. To upgrade memory installed in the other slot (Slot 1), contact your dealer.
Software 5- 1 Chapter 5 Software This notebook comes pre-loaded with application software and system utilities. This chapter discusses some of these applications and how to make use of them.
5- 2 User’s Manual 5.1 System Software The notebook comes preloaded with the following software 1 : • Windows 95 or other operating systems • System utilities and applications • Suspend-to-dis.
Software 5- 3 5.2 Sleep Manager Notebooks usually feature built-in power-saving functions. In addition to the normal standby mode for power-saving, our notebooks are also capable of a power management feature called 0-volt suspend to hard disk.
5- 4 User’s Manual The Sleep Manager displays below: Table 5-1 Sleep Manager Window Items Item Description Buttons Click to access the Sleep Manager functions Current Setting Displays the drive and size of the current reserved space created by Sleep Manager.
Software 5- 5 Table 5-1 Sleep Manager Window Items (continued) Item Description Recommended Size Displays the minimum size of the contiguous space you need for the 0-volt suspend-to-disk feature. The actual size may be a little bit more due to file system alignment.
5- 6 User’s Manual Sleep Manager automatically checks the system configuration and displays the recommended size. The drive where the space will be created is defined by the system and will be the first available logical drive which has the requested contiguous free disk space on it.
Software 5- 7 Another possible reason is that the hard disk has enough free space, but this free space exists as small fragments. The free disk space that Sleep Manager requires needs to be contiguous.
5- 8 User’s Manual Exit The user can exit Sleep Manager by selecting the Exit button. Sleep Manager will then quit and disable the capability of auto-adjusting the reserved space size.
Software 5- 9 5.2.4 Sleep Manager Troubleshooting Tips The following table lists the error messages you may receive with their corresponding solutions: Table 5-2 Sleep Manager Error Messages and Solutions Error Message Solution BIOS not compliant with Sleep Manager.
5- 10 User’s Manual 5.2.5 Uninstalling Sleep Manager Uninstalling Sleep Manager will delete all files and all system information for Sleep Manager, it loses the capability of auto-adjusting the rese.
Software 5- 11 With Sleep Manager installed and the When Lid is Closed parameter in Setup set to [Suspend to Disk] , the notebook enters suspend-to-disk mode when you close the display.
5- 12 User’s Manual 5.3 Touchpad Driver The touchpad works with most mouse drivers, but the touchpad driver supports special functions that work uniquely with the touchpad. The touchpad driver enhances the Mouse dialog box to include these special features.
Setup 6- 1 Chapter 6 Setup The notebook has a BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) setup utility that allows you to configure the notebook and its hardware settings. This chapter tells how to use the Setup utility and describes each parameter item in the setup screens.
6- 2 User’s Manual 6.1 When to Use Setup The notebook is already correctly configured for you and you do not need to run Setup. If you make any changes to the notebook or you receive an Equipment Configuration Error message after you turn on the notebook, you may need to run Setup.
Setup 6- 3 6.2 Entering Setup Press - m to enter Setup. The BIOS Utility main screen displays. BIOS Utility About My Computer System Configuration Power Saving Options System Security Reset to Default.
6- 4 User’s Manual 6.3 About My Computer About My Computer gives you clear-cut information about your notebook PC. The following screen is the first of two pages in this section. About My Computer Page 1/2 System Architecture : MARS 1996-1997 System BIOS : BIOS V2.
Setup 6- 5 About My Computer Page 2/2 Expansion Peripherals PCMCIA Slot 0 : None PCMCIA Slot 1 : None Parallel Port : 378h, IRQ7 Serial Port : 3F8h, IRQ4 IrDA : 2F8h, IRQ3 Modem : 3E8h, IRQ 10, 33.
6- 6 User’s Manual Table 6-1 About My Computer Item Descriptions (continued) Item Description Internal Cache (L1) Internal cache size and whether it is enabled or not External Cache (L2) External ca.
Setup 6- 7 6.4 System Configuration The following screen is the basic system configuration screen. Basic System Configuration Page 1/1 Current Date ---------------- [09/16/96] Current Time ---------------- [16:30:35] Diskette Drive A ------------ [1.44 MB 3.
6- 8 User’s Manual 6.4.2 Diskette Drives The default setting for Diskette Drive A is [1.44 MB 3.5-inch] and refers to the floppy drive whether it is installed in the module bay or connected externally via the parallel port. Diskette Drive B by default is set to [None] , and is only enabled if two floppy drives are connected to the notebook.
Setup 6- 9 For advanced users, the System Configuration section has two hidden pages called Advanced System Configuration that allow you to view and configure more technical aspects of the notebook. The notebook’s BIOS configuration is already tuned for optimum performance and you do not need to access these screens.
6- 10 User’s Manual Press } again to access the next hidden screen. Advanced System Configuration Page 3/3 Onboard Communication Ports Serial Port Base Address --- [3F8h, IRQ4] IrDA Base Address ---.
Setup 6- 11 6.4.7 External Cache External cache greatly increases system performance by lessening the load of main memory. It is also called L2 (level 2) cache. The default setting is [Enabled] . 6.4.8 Enhanced IDE Features The Enhanced IDE Features section includes four parameters for optimizing hard disk performance.
6- 12 User’s Manual The highest value, 16 sectors, may not give you the best performance every time, because hard disks behave differently. The default setting, [Auto] , allows the system to adjust itself to the optimum read/write setting.
Setup 6- 13 Serial Port Base Address This parameter accepts the following values: • [3F8h, IRQ 4] • [2F8h, IRQ 3] • [3E8h, IRQ 4] • [2E8h, IRQ 3] • [Disabled] The default setting is [3F8h, IRQ 4] . IrDA Base Address This parameter accepts the following values: • [2F8h, IRQ 3] • [Disabled] The default setting is [2F8h, IRQ 3] .
6- 14 User’s Manual Parallel Port Base Address, Operation Mode and ECP DMA Channel The Parallel Port Base Address parameter accepts the following values: • [378h, IRQ 7] • [3BCh, IRQ 7] • [278h, IRQ 5] • [Disabled] The default setting is [378h, IRQ 7] .
Setup 6- 15 6.4.10 Onboard Audio This parameter lets you enable or disable the onboard audio functionality of the notebook. This section also includes settings for onboard audio. The default setting is [Enabled] . Base Address This parameter accepts the following values: • [220h] • [230h] • [240h] • [250h] The default setting is [240h] .
6- 16 User’s Manual 6.4.11 Reset PnP Resources The system resources are already properly configured. If resource conflicts should arise, set this parameter to [ Yes] to reset the PnP resources and re-do allocation. The BIOS automatically sets this to [No ] afterwards.
Setup 6- 17 6.5 Power Saving Options The following screen is the power saving options screen. Power Saving Options Page 1/1 When Lid is Closed ------------------ [ Suspend to Disk ] Suspend to Disk on.
6- 18 User’s Manual 6.5.1 When Lid is Closed The notebook’s lid switch acts as its power switch. Simply put, opening the display wakes up the notebook; closing the display puts it to sleep. The When Lid is Closed parameter determines which suspend mode the notebook enters when the display is closed.
Setup 6- 19 6.5.2 Suspend to Disk on Critical Battery With this parameter set to [Enabled] , the notebook enters suspend-to- disk mode when the battery becomes critically-low. The default setting is [Enabled] . 6.5.3 Display Always On This parameter lets you specify whether the display is always on or not.
6- 20 User’s Manual 6.5.6 Internal Modem For models with an internal modem, set this parameter to [Power-On] when you are using the internal modem. If you are not actively using the internal modem, you can set this parameter to [Power-Off] to conserve power.
Setup 6- 21 6.6 System Security The following screen is the system security screen. If a password is currently present, the system prompts you to input the password before entering the System Security screen.
6- 22 User’s Manual 6.6.1 Supervisor and User Passwords The supervisor and user passwords both prevent unauthorized access to the notebook. When these passwords are present, the notebook prompts for the user or supervisor password during system boot-up and resume from suspend.
Setup 6- 23 After setting a password, the notebook sets this parameter to [Present] . The next time you boot the notebook, resume from suspend mode, run the Setup utility or unlock system resources, the password prompt appears. Key in the appropriate password (Supervisor or User).
6- 24 User’s Manual 6.6.3 Hard Disk Drive Control This parameter allows you to enable or disable the read/write functions of the hard disk. The following table summarizes the available options.
Setup 6- 25 6.6.5 Flash New BIOS Contact your authorized dealer if you need to upgrade your BIOS..
6- 26 User’s Manual 6.7 Reset to Default Settings Selecting this option allows you to load all the default settings. These settings are the values initially stored in CMOS RAM intended to provide high performance. If in the future you change these settings, you can load the default settings again by selecting this option.
Traveling with the Notebook 7- 1 Chapter 7 Traveling with the Notebook This chapter tells you what to do when traveling with the notebook. This chapter also includes a list of our worldwide offices and contact information.
7- 2 User’s Manual 7.1 Travel Preparations Follow these steps to prepare the notebook for travel: 1. Make diskette or tape backup copies of important files on the hard disk. 2. Close the display to turn off the notebook and all peripherals. 3. Make sure the display is properly closed.
Traveling with the Notebook 7- 3 7.2 International Traveler’s Warranty Your notebook is backed by an international traveler’s warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand.
7- 4 User’s Manual Computec Servicio, S.A. de C.V. Poniente 140 no. 717 Col. Industrial Vallejo Mexico, D.F. C.P. 02300 Tel.: 52-5-729-5570 / 729-5590 Fax: 52-5-729-5596 Attn: Mr. Alicia Camacho Acer Computer B.V. (ACH) Europalaan 89 5232 BC's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: 31-73-645-9595 Fax: 31-73-645-9599 Attn: Mr.
Traveling with the Notebook 7- 5 Acer Computer(South Asia) Pty Ltd. (ASA) Block 4, Pasir Panjang Rd., #10-29 Alexandra Distripark, Singapore 0511 Tel: 65-276-4878 Fax: 65-274-9925 Attn: Mr. Vincent Ng Acer Sales & Service Sdn Bhd (AMA) Tech. Supp.
7- 6 User’s Manual 7.3 Worldwide Support If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide. World Headquarters Acer Incorporated 156 Min Sheng E. Road Sec. 3, 6F Taipei, Taiwan 105, R.
Traveling with the Notebook 7- 7 Acer Korea Co. Ltd. DaeYoung Building, #831 44-1 Yoido-Dong, YoungDeungPo-Ku Seoul, South Korea Telephone: 82-2-784-6898/9 Facsimile: 82-2-784-6897 Acer Market Services, Ltd. Science & Technology Trade Center 4th Area, 3F Rm.
7- 8 User’s Manual Europe Acer Belgium N.V. Coremansstraat 34, 2600 Antwerpen (Berchem) Belgium Telephone: 32-3-2305032 Facsimile: 32-3-2813325 Acer Computer B. V. Europalaan 89 5232 BC’s-Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Telephone: 31-73-6459645 Facsimile: 31-73-6459699 Acer Computer France S.
Traveling with the Notebook 7- 9 Acer America/North Central West Two Continental Towers 1701 Golf Rd., Suite 601 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, USA Telephone: 1 (708) 640-7112 Facsimile: 1 (708) 640-6865 Acer America/Midwest Farmington Hills, MI Telephone: 1 (810) 471-2451 Facsimile: 1 (810) 471-2451 Acer America/South Central 5025 Arapaho Rd.
7- 10 User’s Manual Africa Acer Africa (Pty) Ltd Fedlife Park, Unit 12A Cnr. Pretoria Main Rd. and Tonnetti St., Halfway House South Africa Telephone: 27-11-315-3335 Facsimile: 27-11-315-1032.
Traveling with the Notebook 7- 11 You can also contact the local dealer or distributor in the country you are traveling for assistance. If you are connected to the Internet and have World Wide Web access, visit our home page (http://www.acer.com/) and get an updated list of our worldwide offices, as well as information about our products.
Troubleshooting 8- 1 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter tells how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the system. Do not attempt to open the system by yourself.
8- 2 User’s Manual 8.1 Q & A Q & A lists possible situations that may arise during the use of your notebook, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Q: I travel a lot and occasionally use my notebook in extreme temperature conditions.
Troubleshooting 8- 3 Q: I prefer using an external keyboard and mouse, but both have PS/2 connectors and there is only one PS/2 port on the notebook. How do I connect them to the notebook at the same time? A: To connect two PS/2-type devices to the notebook, you need to use a PS/2 Y-bridge cable.
8- 4 User’s Manual Q: I made some changes in Setup but they don’t seem to take effect. A: If you made any changes in Setup, these will only take effect the next time the system restarts. Here a few ways to restart your notebook: • In Windows 95, click on the Start button and select Shutdown….
Troubleshooting 8- 5 Q: The serial mouse does not work. A: Do the following: • Make sure that the serial cable is plugged securely into the serial port.
8- 6 User’s Manual Q: No audio comes out from the notebook. A: Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Press - q ( ). If the pop-up does not contain a speaker icon, press - r ( ) to turn the speaker back on. • The volume level may be too low.
Troubleshooting 8- 7 8.2 POST Error Messages If you receive an error message during POST, note the message and take corrective action. Table 8-1 lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action.
8- 8 User’s Manual Table 8-1 POST Error Messages (continued) Error Message Corrective Action Missing operating system Correct the HDD type and reboot. See the specification label pasted on the back side of the notebook or attached to hard disk drive.
Troubleshooting 8- 9.
Specifications A- 1 Appendix A Specifications Item Standard Optional Microprocessor Mobile Intel Pentium™ processor with MMX Memory System / Main External cache 16MB Dual 64-bit memory banks 256KB L2 cache (synchronous SRAM) Expandable to 64MB using 8/16/32MB soDIMMs FLASH BIOS 256KB Storage system One 2.
A- 2 User’s Manual Item Standard Optional Audio system 16-bit stereo audio with built-in FM synthesizer Built-in microphone and dual angled speakers Communications system 1 Built-in V.34 fax/data modem (28.8Kbps) with digital simultaneous voice over data (DSVD) support PC card modem Operating system Windows 95 DOS and Windows 3.
Specifications A- 3 Item Standard Optional I/O ports (continued) One type III or two type II PC Card slot(s) One serial infrared port ( IrDA-compliant) One 3.
A- 4 User’s Manual Item Standard Optional AC adapter 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz autosensing AC adapter Extra AC adapter Battery pack Type Charge time 57WH Lithium-Ion battery with intelligent charging and built-in battery gauge 2.
Address and Interrupt Tables B- 1 Appendix B Address and Interrupt Tables B.1 System Memory Map Address Range Definition Function 000000 - 09FFFF 640 KB memory Base memory 0A0000 - 0BFFFF 128 KB video.
B- 2 User’s Manual B.2 I/O Address Map Address Range Device 000 - 00F 020 - 021 024, 026, B0h 02E - 02F 040 - 043 048 - 04B 060 - 06E 070 - 071 080 - 08F 0A0 - 0A1 0C0 - 0DF 1F0 - 1F7 3F6 - 3F7 170 .
Address and Interrupt Tables B- 3 B.3 Interrupt Levels Interrupt Number Interrupt Source (Device Name) IRQ 0 IRQ 1 IRQ 2 IRQ 3 IRQ 4 IRQ 5 IRQ 6 IRQ 7 IRQ 8 IRQ 9 IRQ 10 IRQ 11 IRQ 12 IRQ 13 IRQ 14 IR.
An important point after buying a device Acer TravelMate 7000 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Acer TravelMate 7000 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Acer TravelMate 7000 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Acer TravelMate 7000 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Acer TravelMate 7000 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Acer TravelMate 7000, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Acer TravelMate 7000.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Acer TravelMate 7000. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Acer TravelMate 7000 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
