Acer 3240 - Manuals

1 Em powe ring Tech nology 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: • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advan...

2 Em po w eri ng Te ch no lo g y For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects yo...

3 Em powe ring Tech nology 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. • Removable data devices — includes USB disk drives, USB pen d...

4 Em po w eri ng Te ch no lo g y 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: • Memory optimization — release unused memory ...

5 Em powe ring Tech nology 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...

6 Em po w eri ng Te ch no lo g y Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoo...

8 Em po w eri ng Te ch no lo g y 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. AC mode The default settin...

9 Em powe ring Tech nology You can also click "Advanced Settings" to: • 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 Manageme...

11 Eng lis h Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators...

13 Eng lis h Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 Bluetooth communication switch/indicator Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (for selected models). 2 Wireless communication switch/indicator Press to enable/disable the wireless func...

14 English Left view 10 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 11 Latch Locks and releases the lid. # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk a...

15 Eng lis h Right view Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (for selected models). 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to s...

16 English Base view 3 Battery Powers the computer. # Item Description 1 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compa...

17 Eng lis h Specifications Operating system • Genuine Windows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows ® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Platform • Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile technology, featuring: • Intel ® Core ™ Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/ T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2...

22 English Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel. The power, battery, Bluetooth and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive...

25 Eng lis h Touchpad The 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 items show ...

27 Eng lis h Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. The embedded numeric keypad functions li...

28 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embedded keypad. Type the letters in a normal manner. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windo...

29 Eng lis h Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Funct...

31 Eng lis h Special key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <...

32 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Ke...

33 Eng lis h Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel High Definition (HD) audio, and dual stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 29 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.

34 English Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connect...

35 Eng lis h Acer GridVista is simple to set up:1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolution s...

36 English Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan:1 Start Nor...

37 Eng lis h Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no powe...

40 English To start the recovery process:1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature occupies 3 to 4 GB in a hidden par...

41 Eng lis h Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, flop...

42 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on. Note that the...

43 Eng lis h Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. • If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you, leave th...

44 English Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray machines are safe...

45 Eng lis h Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock not...

46 English Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press <F2> to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to acces...

47 Eng lis h Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer...

48 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Fast Infrar...

50 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These cards should have a PC Card logo on them. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long ...

52 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Ins...

53 Eng lis h BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate t...

54 English Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; then close the DVD tray. Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program...

55 Eng lis h Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity i...

57 Eng lis h Create factory default image CD When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature.1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is...

58 English Change password Acer eRecovery Management and Acer disk-to-disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management.1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecove...

59 Eng lish Eng lis h Troubleshooting This chapter shows you 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 computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or auth...

61 Eng lish Eng lis h Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class ...

62 English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired ope...

63 Eng lish Eng lis h Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.If this...

64 English Notice for New Zealand For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/0081 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the prod...

65 Eng lish Eng lis h 3 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 4 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, ma...

67 Eng lish Eng lis h Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.APPAREIL A LASER...

68 English Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on config...

69 Eng lish Eng lis h List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slova...

71 Eng lish Eng lis h Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, in...

72 English Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives. The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible, and all...

73 Eng lis h Index A AC adapter caring for v audio adjusting the volume 33troubleshooting 38 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 53brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 27 on indicator 22 care AC adapter vbattery pack vicomputer v CD-ROM ejecting manually 38troubleshooting 38 cleaning computer vi ...

V 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 r...

Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: Platform and memroy T Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile technology, featuring: t Intel ® Core TM Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) or higher t Intel ® 945GM/945PM Express ...

2 Chapter 1 T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access switches: WLAN LED and Bluetooth ® LED-switches (for selected models) Audio T Intel ® High-Definition audio support T Sound Blaster Pro TM and MS-Sound compatible T S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers T Audio ...

Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram Title Size Document Number Rev Date: Sheet of 21F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih,Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C. AG1 -1M BLOCK DIAGRAM A3 1 53 Wednesday, January 11, 2006 <Variant Name> Title Size Document Number Rev Date: Sheet of 21F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin T...

4 Chapter 1 Board Layout Top View 1 SW1 Switch 7 BLUE1 Bluetooth Cable Connector 2 LEDB1 LED Board Cable Connector 8 U39 LAN Connector: RTL8100CL 3 KB1 Keyboard Connector 9 RTC1 RTC Battery Connector 4 TPAD1 Touchpad Cable Connector 10 U40 Keyboard Controller: ENE CB-1410QF 5 LCD1 LCD Cable Connecto...

Chapter 1 5 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 USB2 USB port 13 ODD1 ODD Connector 2 USB3 USB port 14 WIN1 Wireless LAN Card Slotr 3 USB4 USB port 15 DM1 DIMM Slot1 4 LAN1 RJ11+RJ45 (Modem Port+ Ethernet Port) 1...

6 Chapter 1 Jumper Settings PIN Description Pin1-Pin5 On Clear Password Pin2-Pin6 On NC Pin3-Pin7 On KBC_MATRIX1 Pin4-Pin8 On KBC_MATRIX2

Chapter 1 7 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that...

8 Chapter 1 Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Bluetooth ® communication button/indicator Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth-communications (for selected models). 2 Wireless communication button/indicator Press to enable/disable Wireless f...

Chapter 1 9 Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 4 Optical drive eject button Eject...

10 Chapter 1 Right View Rear Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (for TravelMate 3280). 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to st...

Chapter 1 11 Bottom Panel Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Battery Powers the computer # Item Descriptio...

Chapter 1 13 Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail Web browser, Empowering Key “ “and one user-programmable button. Press “ “ to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to...

Chapter 1 15 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. The embedded numeric keypad functions like...

16 Chapter 1 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 < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Key Icon Descri...

Chapter 1 17 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. Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the...

18 Chapter 1 2. Either directly press at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> 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. Either directly press at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold...

Chapter 1 19 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 Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption...

20 Chapter 1 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 passowrd and the file-specific password. The supervisor passwork is a “master” password...

Chapter 1 21 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 Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB fla...

22 Chapter 1 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 Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. T ...

Chapter 1 23 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:\...

24 Chapter 1 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...

Chapter 1 25 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 netebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also h...

26 Chapter 1 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move fromone location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default...

Chapter 1 27 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window. You can also click “Advanced Settings” to: T Set alarms. T Re-load factory defaults. T Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and...

28 Chapter 1 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA.

Chapter 1 29 Hardware Specifications and Configurations NOTE: If you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Last, reboot the laptop. Then you will see PXE version displaying on the screen. Processor I...

30 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0...

Chapter 1 31 Bluetooth Interface Item Specification Chipset Built-in ICH7M 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 USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Sp...

32 Chapter 1 Combo Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor & model name DVD/CDRW HLDS GCC-4244N Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained:Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatibl...

Chapter 1 33 Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 16 bit stereo digital to analog converter16 bit stereo analog to digital converter Compatibility HD Audio Mixed sound source Line-in, CD Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo Sampling rate 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface) Internal microphone Yes Inte...

34 Chapter 1 Express Card Interface Item Specification PCMCIA controller Built-in ICH7M Supports card type 75mmx34mm(W)x5mm Number of slots One Access location Left panel Interface PCI Express System Board Major Chips Item Controller Core logic Intel ® 945GM/PM+ICH7M VGA Built-in Intel ® 945GM for T...

Chapter 1 35 Pack capacity 4000 mAH for Sanyo (6cell) 2.03920 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.03900 mAH Panasonic (6cell) 2.04800 mAH Snayo (6cell) 2.44800 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.44800 mAH Panasonic (6cell)2.4Sanyo (9cell) 2.4 Number of battery cell 6/9 Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel3 ...

36 Chapter 1 LCD Inverter Item Specification Vendor & model name Darfon/V189-301GP Brightness conditions N/A Input voltage (V) 9~21 Input current (mA) 2.56 (max) Output voltage (V, rms) 780V (2000V for kick off) Output current (mA, rms) 6.5 (max) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 65K Hz (max) AC A...

Chapter 2 37 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problem...

38 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( zx ). T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy ). T To change the value of a pa...

Chapter 2 39 Information NOTE: The system information is subject to different models. Parameter Description CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. IDE1 Serial Number This field displays t...

40 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ. PhoenixBIOS Setup Uti...

42 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Boot Item Specific Help User Password is : Clear Supervisor Password is : Clear Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Pass...

Chapter 2 43 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your password, you may...

44 Chapter 2 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e . 3. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New...

46 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Exit Item Specific H...

Chapter 2 47 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit ...

48 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis...

Chapter 3 49 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips scr...

50 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack.

Chapter 3 51 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first re...

52 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description Part Number A SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081 B SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4 NI 86.00059.220 (PC Card slot x4) C CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (2.3 KG) 86.00D01.230 D CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (1.55 KG) 86.00D02.230 E SCREW M2.5-6 86.9A323.6R0 F SCRW M2.5*L8(NON NYLOK)...

Chapter 3 53 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.

54 Chapter 3 Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the LCD Module Removing the Memory and the HDD Module 1. Remove the five screws fastening the DIMM cover. 2. Detach the DIMM cover carefully. 3. Pop out the memory carefully. 4. Disconnect wireless main and auxi...

58 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1. Disconnect the touchpad cable and the LED FFC from the main board. 2. Remove the 15 screws on the bottom as shown. 3. Detach the upper case assembly from the lower case assembly carefully. D...

60 Chapter 3 20. Remove the five screws fastening the heatsink. 21. Remove the heatsink from the main board. 22. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to release the CPU socket lock. 23. Remove the CPU from the CPU socket carefully. Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 1. Remove the two screws fastening th...

62 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screw caps as shown. 2. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel. 3. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. 4. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD inverter. 5. Take out the LCD inverter from the LCD cover, then disconnect t...

64 Chapter 3 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the four screws fastening the HDD bracket. 2. Remove the HDD bracket. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the ODD fix holder bracket. 2. Then remove the ODD fix holder bracket. 3. Reove t...

Chapter 4 65 Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail ...

66 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can c...

68 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure 1. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: ...

Chapter 4 69 Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat t...

Chapter 4 71 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration ErrorCauses:1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error(THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”) 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xx...

74 Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h Verify Real Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag 0Ah Initialize CPU registers 0Bh Enable CPU cach...

78 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't workLCD is too darkLCD brightness cannot be adjustedLCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system.Reconne...

Chapter 4 79 Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 69. Battery packSystem board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assemblySystem board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Relate...

80 Chapter 4 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 82. Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, t...

Chapter 4 81 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists...

82 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defec...

Chapter 5 83 Top View 1 SW1 Switch 7 BLUE1 Bluetooth Cable Connector 2 LEDB1 LED Board Cable Connector 8 U39 LAN Connector: RTL8100CL 3 KB1 Keyboard Connector 9 RTC1 RTC Battery Connector 4 TPAD1 Touchpad Cable Connector 10 U40 Keyboard Controller: ENE CB-1410QF 5 LCD1 LCD Cable Connector 11 SPKR1 S...

Chapter 6 87 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 3240/TravelMate 3280. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check ...