Acer TravelMate 730 Series Manuals

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Acer TravelMate 730 Series User Manual (143 pages)

Acer Laptop PC User's Guide

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 11.41 MB

Important Safety Instructions
9
Turning off the Computer
15
Getting Help and Support
15
Accessing Online Help
15
Accessing the User's Guide
16
Support Information
16
Care and Maintenance
17
Taking Care of Your Computer
17
Taking Care of Your AC Adapter
17
Taking Care of Your Battery Pack
17
Cleaning and Servicing
18
Special Keys
27
Lock Keys
27
Embedded Numeric Keypad
28
Windows Keys
29
The Euro Symbol
29
Hotkeys
31
Activating Hotkeys
32
Keyboard Ergonomics
33
Touchpad Basics
34
Customizing the Center Button
35
Hard Disk
37
Floppy Drive
37
Ejecting a Floppy Disk
37
Acermedia Bay
38
Ejecting the CD-ROM Tray
38
Playing DVD-ROM
38
Swapping Modules
39
Left Ports
41
Fast Infrared
42
PC Card Slots
42
Inserting a Card
43
Ejecting a Card
43
Rear Ports
44
Fax/Data Modem
45
Ethernet Jack
45
Universal Serial Bus
45
S-Video
46
Bottom Ports
46
Adjusting the Volume
48
Enabling the 3D Enhance Function
48
Security Notch
49
Passwords
49
Setting a Passwor
50
Battery Pack Characteristics
53
Using a Battery Pack for the First Time
53
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
54
Charging the Battery
55
Charging Modes
55
Checking the Battery Level
55
Using the Windows Battery Meter
55
Battery-Low Warning
56
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
58
Power Management Modes
58
Sleep Mode
58
Display Standby Mode
59
Automatic DIM Feature
59
Hard Disk Standby Mode
59
Standby Mode
59
Hibernation Mode
60
Using Dual Display
65
Enabling Dual Display
65
Display Resolution Combinations
66
Dual Display for LCD and TV
67
External PS/2 Mouse
70
External Serial Mouse
71
External USB Mouse
71
Additional Power Packs
78
AC Adapter
78
Battery Pack
78
Cables
78
File Transfer Cable
79
Memory Upgrade
80
Memory Configurations
80
Installing Memory
81
Hard Disk Upgrade
82
Preparing the Computer
86
What to Bring to Short Meetings
86
What to Bring to Long Meetings
86
What to Bring with Your
88
Special Considerations
88
Setting up a Home Office
89
Accessing Sleep Manager
96
Sleep Manager Functions
98
Create
98
Remove
99
Minimize
99
Exit
100
Information Viewer
102
Post
103
Boot Sequence
104
Password
105
Setting the Power-On Password
105
Setting the Setup Password
106
Power Management
107
Display Device
108
Navigating the BIOS Utility
110
System Information
111
Basic System Configuration
112
Startup Configuration
113
Onboard Device Configuration
114
System Security
116
Changing a Password
118
Removing a Password
118
Entering a Password
118
Load Default Settings
119
Nothing Appears on the Screen
123
Image Is Not Full Screen
124
No Audio from the Computer
124
The Keyboard Does Not Respond
125
The Serial Mouse Does Not Work
125
The Printer Does Not Work
125
The Infrared Port Does Not Work
126
Using PC Doctor
130
Before You Call
131

Acer TravelMate 730 Series Service Manual (112 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.32 MB

Table of Contents
5
System Specifications
7
Chapter 1 System Specifications

7
- Features
  7
- System Block Diagram
  9
- Board Layout
  10
  - Top View
    10
  - Bottom View
    11
- Panel
  12
  - Left Panel
    12
  - Rear Panel
    13
  - Bottom Panel
    14
  - Right Panel
    15
- Indicators
  16
- Hot Keys
  17
- Hardware Specifications and Configurations
  18
  - System Utilities
    29
Chapter 2 System Utilities

29
- BIOS Setup Utility
  29
  - Navigating the BIOS Utility
    29
  - System Information
    30
  - Basic System Settings
    31
  - Startup Configuration
    32
  - Onboard Device Configuration
    33
  - System Security
    34
  - Load Default Settings
    36
- Flash Utility
  37
  - Executing Flash Program
    37
- System Utility Diskette
  38
  - Panel ID Utility
    38
  - Thermal and Fan Utility
    38
  - Main Board Data Utility
    38
- System Diagnostic Diskette
  39
  - Running PQA Diagnostics Program
    40
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement

43
- General Information
  44
  - Before You Begin
    44
- Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
  45
- Screw List
  46
- Removing the Battery Pack
  47
- Removing the External DIMM Module
  48
- Removing the External Modem Combo Card
  49
- Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module
  50
- Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
  51
- Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module
  52
- Disassembling the Main Unit
  53
  - Removing the Keyboard
    53
  - Removing the LCD Module
    54
  - Removing the Touchpad Module
    54
  - Removing the CPU
    55
  - Removing the RTC
    56
  - Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case
    56
  - Removing the Fan
    57
  - Removing the DC-DC Charger Board
    57
  - Removing the System Board
    58
    
    Removing the Audio Jack Cover
    58
    
    Removing the Modem Power Cable
    58
    
    Removing the PCMCIA Socket
    58
  - Disassembling the LCD Module
    59
    
    Removing the LCD Bezel
    59
    
    Removing the Speaker Assembly Module
    59
    
    Removing the Inverter Board
    60
    
    Removing the LCD Bracket
    60
    
    Removing the LED Board
    61
    
    Removing the Microphone
    61
    
    Removing the Left and Right Hinges
    62
    
    Troubleshooting
    63
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

63
- System Check Procedures
  64
  - External Diskette Drive Check
    64
  - External CD-ROM Drive Check
    64
  - Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
    64
  - Memory Check
    65
  - Power System Check
    65
  - Touchpad Check
    66
- Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
  67
- Index of Error Messages
  68
- Index of Symptom-To-FRU Error Message
  70
- Intermittent Problems
  73
- Undetermined Problems
  74
- Index of Aflash BIOS Error Message
  75
- Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message
  76
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations

77
- Top View
  77
  - SW4 Settings
    78
- Bottom View
  79
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

81
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration

99
Appendix B Test Compatible Components

101
- Windows 95 Environment Test
  102
- Windows 98 Environment Test
  103
- Windows 2000 Environment Test
  104
- Windows NT Environment Test
  105
Appendix C Online Support Information

107
Index

109

Acer TravelMate 730 Series User Manual (142 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 11.53 MB

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Acer TravelMate 730 Series User Manual (143 pages)

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Acer TravelMate 730 Series Service Manual (112 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Specifications

Chapter 2 System Utilities

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration

Appendix B Test Compatible Components

Appendix C Online Support Information

Index

Acer TravelMate 730 Series User Manual (142 pages)

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