Acer Travelmate 4100 Service Guide

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Using a computer security lock
A security keylock notch, located on the rear of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-compatible 
computer security lock.
Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked 
drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also 
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Using System Utilities
Acer eManager
Innovative Acer eManagement software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions. At the press 
of Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring four main settings -- Acer 
eSetting, Acer ePresentation, Acer ePowerManagement and Acer eRecovery.
IconItemDescription
Acer eSetting It is an easy way to manage the settings and security 
of your PC.
Acer ePresentation It takes the hassle out of making presentations.
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Launch Manager 
Launch Manager allows you to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard. 
You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start
the application.
Start
All Programs Launch Manager 

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Audio
The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers. 
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Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons.
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Special Keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-centerand/or bottom-right of your keyboard. 
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The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the Euro symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press 
the Euro symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
The US dollar sign
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the dollar sign at the bottom-right of the...

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Touchpad
The build-in touchpad is a PS/2 compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. 
The cursor responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide 
the same functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy up and down scrolling in
documents and web pages.
The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.
Touchpad Basics
Use the touchpad as follows:
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NOTE: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to 
your finger movements: the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase the 
touchpad’s responsiveness.
FunctionLeft ButtonRigh ButtonTa p
Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice (at the 
same speed as 
double-clicking the 
mouse button)
Select Click once Tap once
Drag Click and hold. 
Then slide your 
finger across the 
touchpad to drag...

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Eject ing the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray
To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.
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When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
System Board Major Chips Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type
Intel
® Pentium® M Processor at 1.5 ~2.13 GHz or higher
Intel
® Celeron® M Processor at 1.3~1.5 GHz or higher
CPU package  uFPGA 478
CPU core voltage Depend on DVI
CPU I/O voltage 1.2V
Item Controller
System core logic
Intel
® 915PM / ICH6-M 
Intel
® 915GM / ICH6-M 
Super I/O controller KBC (97551), LPC interface
Audio controller Conexant Codec
Video controller ATI M24P 
UMA
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VGA System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controller 915PM/915GM
Memory size 256MB/512MB
DIMM socket number 2
Supports memory size per slot 1024 MB
Supports maximum memory size 2GB (with dual soDIMM modules)
Supports DIMM type DDR Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 333MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 2.6V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin SO-DIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as 
they match the above specifications.
LAN Interface...