Acer Travelmate 4150 Service Guide

12Chapter 1
Right View
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1 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer 
and IR-aware computer).
2 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured by a 
screw). 
3 PC Card slot eject 
buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot.
4 6-in-1 card reader Accepts MS, MS PRO, MMC, SD, SM, and xD-
Picture cards.
NOTE: Only one card can operate at any given 
time.
5 PC Card Slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.
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Note: # Icon Item...

Chapter 113
Rear View
 
#ItemDescription
1 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
2 Network jack  Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for 
selected models).
3 124-pin Acer ezDock 
connector (for 
TravelMate 4650 Series)Connects to Acer ezDock.
4 DVI-D port (for 
TravelMate 4650 Series)Supports digital video connections.
5 External display port Connects to a display device 
(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
6 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video...

14Chapter 1
Bottom View
#ItemDescription
1 Memory compartment Houses the computers main memory.
2 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured by a 
screw).
3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
4 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of 
the fan.
6 AcerMedia Bay
(for TravelMate 4650 
Series)Houses an optical drive module or a second battery 
pack.
7 AcerMedia Bay...

Chapter 115
Using the Keyboard 
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys 
and twelve function keys.
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
 
 
The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small 
characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To...

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Windows Key
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 
KeyDescription
Windows Key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as 
clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the 
Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to 
provide a variety of functions:
<  > +  Activates the next Taskbar button.
<  > +  Opens the My Computer window.
<  > +  Opens Help and Support.
<  > +  Minimises all windows.
 + <  > +  Undoes the minimise all 
windows 
<  > +...

Chapter 117
Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls like screen
 brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn+F1
Hot Key Help MenuThis key will cause a help message to appear on the 
display device that describes the definition and functionality 
of the unit hot keys. It is preferred to have the key...

18Chapter 1
Fn+F7Touchpad On/Off This key will cause the internal touchpad pointing device to 
be disabled/enabled . This is to prevent accidental system 
wake-ups from standby. Pressing this key a second time 
will re-enable the touch pad pointing device. BIOS check 
Internal AuxDev if not exist then BIOS empty return. 
Fn+F8Speaker On/Off This key will cause the audio output to the speakers to 
muted or disabled. Pressing this key a second time will re-
enable the audio output to the speakers....

Chapter 119
Fn+xBrightness upThese keys can increase or decrease the brightness of the 
LCD back light. This function should be handled by the 
Analog function within
 the keyboard controller. Brightness will step up/down one 
unit as each time these keys are pressed. 
Fn+zBrightness down
Fn+F10
Enter D2D recovery 
during POST 
Launch Acer eRecovery 
in OSEnter D2D recovery during POST 
Launch Acer eRecovery in OS.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Hot key Icon Function Description
"Acer eManager"...

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Special Keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center and/or bottom-right of your
keyboard. To type:
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  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 keyboard, or hold  and...

Chapter 121
Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four indicators 
at the front panel.
                                                                                       
The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is 
closed.
NOTE: 1. Charging : the light shows amber when the battery is charging. 
            2. Fully Charged :  light shows green when in AC mode....