Acer TravelMate 2480 3260 3270 User Manual

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Bluetooth Built-in ICH7M
Wireless 802.11 b+g/Wireless 802.11 a+b+g Built-in ICH7M
PCMCIA/1394/ 5 in 1 Card Reader TI PCI8412/PCI6412
Audio Codec Realtek ALC883
Keyboard
ItemSpecification
Keyboard controller NS PC87541V
Total number of keypads 88-/89-key
Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard work 
simultaneouslyPlug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes
Battery
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name Panasonic (6cell) 2.0
Sanyo (6cell) 2.0
Sony (6cell) 2.0
Sanyo (9cell) 2.4...

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Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall 
Time)msec25 (rising+falling) 5/11 16
Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typ. +3.3V 3.3V
Typical Power Consumption (watt) N/A 4.02 (for backlight unit 
only)Total 5.38 Watt (Typ.) 
@ LCM circuit 
1.28Watt (Typ.), 
Backlight 4.1 Watt 
(Typ.)
Weight 420 (440max) 425 390(Typ.) 400(Max)
Physical Size(mm) 317.3x242.0x6.0 317.3x242.0x5.9 317.3x242.0x6.5
Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS
Support Color 262,144 262,144 262,144
Viewing...

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Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down
VGA Suspend
PCMCIA Suspend
Audio Power Down
Hard Disk Power Down
CD-ROM Power Down
Super I/O Low Power mode
Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and 
data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.
System Power Management
ACPI modePower Management 

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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 problems, you may need to run Setup.  Please also refer to Chapter 4 
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press 
m during POST (when “Press  to enter Setup” message is prompted 
on the...

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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
TTo choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).
TTo choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
TTo change the value of a parameter, press por q.
TA plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item.
TPress ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
TIn any menu, you can load default...

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Information
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
ParameterDescription
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 the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
IDE2I Model Name This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard 
disk drive or optical drive model name is...

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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 Utility 
   Information      
Main      Advanced          Security       Boot       Exit 
 
  
Item Specific Help 
System Time: [15:27:09] 
System Date: [08/09/2006] 
  
System Memory:  634 KB 
Extended Memory:...

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is 
because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
ParameterDescriptionFormat/Option
System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed 
with 24-hour format.Format: HH:MM:SS 
(hour:minute:second) System Time
System Date Sets...

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Advanced
The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in BIOS.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
ParameterDescriptionOption
Serial port Displays the settings of the serial port
Enabled or Disabled
Parallel port Shows the settings of the parallel port
Enabled or Disabled
IrDA Device Shows the setting of the infrared port
Enabled or Disabled
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
   Information        Main...