Acer Travelmate 3250 Service Guide
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Chapter 133 TCapture settings: From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window will appear. TDevice Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. TAdvanced Settings allows you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator. TZoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn the face tracking feature on or off. Capturing photos or videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip. NOTE: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger (IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world. Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). The Face Tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers your face in the capture window. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your video transmissions. NOTE: The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. To enable the Acer VisageON: 1.Right click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop-up menu. Camera Settings Video, Audio Zoom/Face tracking Driver Settings Properties Device Settings Advanced Settings Zoom/Face Track Settings
34Chapter 1 The VisageON window appears as below: 2.Select and apply a video effect in the left section of the VisageON window. Change the face tracking settings and options in the right section. Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: 1.Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users’ face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2.Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3.Click VisageON to display a menu that allows to change the configuration of the camera, face tracking and video effects settings. VisageON Single User Multiple Users VisageON Single User Multiple UsersVisageON Single User Multiple Users VisageON Using video effects Video Settings Video Effect Selection
Chapter 135 Using video effects (selected models only) The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. To select an effect: 1.Click the encircled icon to display the available video effects. The Video Effect Selection window appears as below: 2.Click on a video effect to use. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. NOTE: When using avatars, you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking. Follow screen instructions in the VisageON to continue. NOTE: You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat/video sessions or call conferences. VisageON Using video effects Video Settings Video Effect Selection VisageON Using video effects Video Settings Video Effect Selection
36Chapter 1 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 the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start>All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: Double (verticle), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is imple to set up: 1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar. 2.Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Note: Start Control Panel Display Settings (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply OK Start All Programs Acer GridVista Note: Start Control Panel Display Settings (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply OK Start All Programs Acer GridVista
Chapter 137 NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturers recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application. Note: Easy-launch buttons on page 24 Start All Programs Launch ManagerNote: Easy-launch buttons on page 24 Start All Programs Launch Manager
38Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations NOTE: Stage 1-4 is normal situation. Stage 5 is protection while the CPU is at extremely high temperature or at critical situation. DTS refers to the CPU’s temperature; and Local means the temperature of the IC on the main board. Processor ItemSpecification CPU type Intel ® CoreTM Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) for TravelMate 3250 Intel ® Celeron® M Processor 410/420/430 (1MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher for TravelMate 2470 Core logic Intel 945GM/PM+ICH7M (for TravelMate 3250) Intel 940GML+ICH7M (for TravelMate 2470) CPU package Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA CPU core voltage 0.944~1.3V CPU Fan True Value Table StageDTS(degree C)LocalFan Speed (rpm)Acoustic Level (dBA) Stage 1 50 56 2800 29 Stage 2 60 60 3200 32 Stage 3 70 65 3600 35 Stage 4 82 70 4000 38 Stage 5 93 77 4300 40 BIOS ItemSpecification BIOS vendor Phneoix BIOS Version V1.05 (MP version) BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB Flash BIOS BIOS package 32-pin PLCC Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, PC Card 95(PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), SM BIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB 1.1/2.0, IEEE1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, IrDA 1.0, HD Audio, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1, BIS 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant, Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse BIOS password control Set by setup manual Second Level Cache ItemSpecification Cache controller Built-in CPU Cache size 2MB for Intel ® CoreTM Duo processor 1MB for Intel ® Celeron® M Processor 1st level cache control Always enabled 2st level cache control Always enabled Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back
Chapter 139 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 System Memory ItemSpecification Memory controller Built-in Intel ® 945GM/PM (for TravelMate 3250) Built-in Intel ® 910GML (for TravelMate 2470) Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 1024MB Supports maximum memory size 2GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM modules) TravelMate 3250 4GB (by two 2048MB SO-DIMM modules) TravelMate 2470 Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 533/677 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V and 0.9V Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Memory Combinations Slot 1Slot 2Total Memory 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB 256MB 2048MB 2304MB 512MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 512MB 2048MB 2560MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 2304MB 2048MB 512MB 2560MB 2048MB 1024MB 3072MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096MB
40Chapter 1 reversed. Note: For more details, please see the table below. LAN Interface ItemSpecification Chipset Realtek 8110 or 8110CL Supports LAN protocol 10/100Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Right side Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Modem Interface ItemSpecification Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K Supports modem protocol V.92 Modem connector type RJ11 Modem connector location Right side Bluetooth Interface ItemSpecification Chipset Built-in Intel ® 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 Mini-USB Class Power (mW) Power (dBm)DeciBels below 1 MilliwattRange (approximate) Class 1 100 mW 20 dBm ~100 meters Class 2 2.5 mW 4 dBm ~10 meters Class 3 1 mW 0 dBm ~1 meter Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) ItemSpecification Chipset Built-in Intel ® ICH7M Data throughput 11~54 Mbps Protocol 802.11b+g Interface PCI bus Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model NameWD WD400UE-22HCT0 WD WD600UE-22HCT0 SEAGATE ST98823A Samsung MP0804H WD WD800UE-22HCT0
Chapter 141 Capacity (MB) 40000 60000 80000 Bytes per sector512 512 512 Data heads 2 3 4 (for Samsung/WD) 3 (for Seagate) Drive Format Disks 1 2 2 Spindle speed (RPM)4200 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB 2MB 8MB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s)372 350 350 Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s)100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface ItemSpecification Vendor & model name HLDS GCC-4244N Philips SCB5265 Panasonic UJDA770 Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/secSustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Hard Disk Drive Interface Item
42Chapter 1
Applicable disc formatFor HDLS GCC-4244N:
1. Reads and writes data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROMXA, CD-I FMV, Video CD
and CD-EXTRA
2. Reads data in Photo CD (Single and multi session)
3. Reads and writes standard CD-DA
4. Reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 2”
5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 3”
6. Reads data in DVD-ROM
For Philips SB5265:
Applicable DVD formats (Read):
DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-Video, DVD-R
3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi-Border DVD-R/DVD-
RW, Multi-session DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM (optional)
Applicable CD Formats (Read):
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-
2 Form-2, CD-i Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Super Video CD,
Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-
RW
Applicable CD Formats (Write)
CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2,
CD-i, Video-CD CD-Text
For Panasonic UJDA770:
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (Multi session),
Video CD, CD-Extra (CD+), CD-text
DVD:DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM (2.6GB/4.7GB), DVD-R, DVD-RW
(ver. 1.1) (Supporting Multi Border) DVD+R, DVD+RW (Supporting Multi
Session)
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
DVD-Super Multi Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name HLDS GMA-4082N
PIONEER DVR-K16RA
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/secSustained:
Max 10.08Mbytes/sec
Max 11.08Mbytes/sec (for HLDS
GMA-4082N)
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Combo Drive Interface
ItemSpecification