Acer Travelmate 3000 Service Guide

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NumberItem
CN2Modem cable
CN3 Switch board
CN4 Internal keyboard
CN5 LCD
CN6 HDD
CN7 Touchpad board
CN8 Bluetooth module
CN9 MDC modem
CN10 PC card
CN11 Internal speaker
CN12 Internal MIC
CN13 RJ11/RJ45
CN14 CRT
CN15 USB
CN16 USB
CN17 EZ4
CN18 Mini PCI slot
CN19 RTC battery
CN20 DDR2 slot
CN21 Audio board
CN22 Card reader
CN23 Fan
CN24 USB
CN25 1394
PJ2 DC board
PJ3 Battery 
						

							6Chapter 1
Outlook View
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.
Front Open View
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1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), 
displays computer output.
2 Launch keys Special keys for launching E-mail, Internet 
browser, eManager and frequently used 
programs. 
3 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on 
and off to show the status of the 
computer’s functions and components.
4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands 
when you use the computer.
5 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.
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which 
functions like a computer mouse.
Turns on the computer power.
7 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 
						

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8 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer
9 Power button Turns the computer on and off 
						

							8Chapter 1
Front Closed View
NOTE: The Bluetooth and Wireless buttons and indicators only work on models with Bluetooth and Wireless 
features, respectively.
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1 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio 
output.
2 Bluetooth 
communicationsPress to enable/disable Bluetooth function. 
Loghts to indicate the status of Bluetooth 
communications.(Manufacturing option)
3 Wireless 
communicationPress to enable/disable Wireless function. 
Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN 
communications.(Manufacturing option)
4 Power indicator
Lights when the computer is on.
5 Battery indicator
Lights when the battery is being charged
6 Speaker/Line-Out/
Headphone jackCOnnects to audio line-out devices(e.g. 
speakers, headphones)
7 Microphone
INternal microphone for sound recording.
8 Infrared port
Interfaces with infrared devices(e.g. infrared 
printer and IR-aware computer)
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Left View
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1 N/A External display port Connects to a display device(e.g. external 
monitor, LCD projector)
2 Network LAN Jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 
based network.
3 RJ-11 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.
4 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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Right Panel
 
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1PC Card slot
Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.
2 4-in-1 card reader
Accepts MS, MMC, MS PRO,  and SD 
cards.
Note: Only one card can operate at any 
given time.
3 N/A PC Card slot eject 
buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot.
4 One USB2.0 port Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
5 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
6 N/A Ventilation Slots Enable the computer to stay cool.
7 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible 
computer security lock.
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Rear Panel
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1 Power jack Connectos to an AC adaptor
2
N/ABattery Nay Houses the computer’s battery pack
3 124-pin Acer ezDock 
connectorConnects to Acer ezDock
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Bottom Panel
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1 N/A Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack
2 N/A Battery lock latches Lock the battery in place.
3 N/A cooling fan Helps keep th ecomputer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening 
of the fan.
4 N/A Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool.
5 N/A Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory
6 N/A Battery  release  latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery 
pack.
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Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the left side of  the keyboard, and four located on the 
front of the computer.
IconFunctionDescription
Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
HDD Lights when the disc drive is active
Bluetooth 
communicationsIndicates that (optional) Bluetooth is 
enabled.
Wireless 
communicationIndicates status of wireless LAN communi-
cation.
Power indicator
Lights when the computer is on.
Battery indicator
Lights when the battery is being charged 
						

							14Chapter 1
Launch Keys
The four launch keys are located above the keyboard on the left hand side. They are designated as the mail 
button, the Web browser, the Acer Empowering Key, and a user programmable button. 
Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer EManager. The mail and Web browser are default for Email 
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the mail, Web browser and programmable keys, run 
the acer Launch Manager.
In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access 
the features of Wireless and Bluetooth. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users.
Launch KeyDefault application
Email Email application
Web browser Internet browser application
Acer eManager application 
PUser-programmable
DescriptionDefault application
Bluetooth 
communicationsPress to enable/disable Bluetooth 
communications.
Wireless 
communicationLights to indicate the status of wireless LAN 
(optional) communications.
"Acer eManager" on page 24
"Launch Manager" on page 26
Launch key Default application
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