Acer Travelmate 5000 Maintenance Manual

							2.5 Removing/Installing Battery
Packs   
As shown in Figure 2-9, the TM5000 Notebook has provisions for two
Lithium-Ion battery packs. 
Battery Pack Removal
1.   If one of the two batteries contains a partial charge (at least one LED lit
on the front of the battery), the remaining battery pack can be
removed with the Notebook in Suspend. Otherwise, power down the
notebook before removing battery packs.
2.  Slide the battery release button and remove the selected battery as
shown in Figure 2-9.
Battery Pack Installation
1.  Remove battery pack fillers, if installed, by sliding the Battery Eject
switches. 
2.Insert battery packs with the LED indicators facing outward.  
3.Press inwards until pack clicks into place.
Dual Intelligent 
Battery Packs
Battery Eject Switches
Figure 2-9  Battery Pack Removal/Replacement
  
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							2.6 Installing Desktop Devices
When using a port replicator or docking system, all external devices connect
to the docking system as shown in Figure 1-8.  Otherwise, all external
devices connect to the Notebook via the connectors on the rear and sides of
the notebook as shown Figure 2-10. Device installation procedures and
connector pin outs are described in the following paragraphs. 
160-pin Expansion Bus
15-pin External
VGA Port
9-Pin
Serial Port
25-Pin Parallel
Bi-Directional Port
Infra-Red
Interface
PCMCIA Slots AC Adapter
Connector
Audio In
Audio Out
External Microphone
Input PS/2 Port
Figure 2-10  Notebook Computer External Ports
  
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							2.6.1 Installing an External
Keyboard/Mouse/Keypad
A PS/2 compatible Keyboard, mouse or an optional PS/2 Compatible
numeric keypad may be installed on the Notebook via the mouse connector
on the left side of the Notebook. The connector pinouts are shown in Figure
2-11.
Figure 2-11  External Mouse/Numeric Keypad PortFigure 2-11  External Keyboard/Mouse/Keypad Port
Connnector Pinouts
  
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							2.6.2 Installing External Parallel Printer
The Notebook is equipped with an external, bi-directional, ECC/EPP
compatible, 25-pin parallel printer port. The connector pinouts and
connector location are shown in Figure 2-12.  
Figure 2-12  Parallel Printer Connector Pinouts
  
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							2.6.3 Installing External Serial Port Device 
The notebook contains an external RS-232 serial port with a male DB-9
connector as shown in Figure 2-13. The serial ports are used to
interconnect such devices as: 
·External Modem
·Serial Printer
·Any device that uses an RS-232 interface
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Caution:  Never connect a parallel device to a serial port or a serial de-
vice to a parallel port or video port; this may cause damage to the note-
book and/or external device. If you are uncertain of what type
connector the external device has, refer to the technical manual for the
external device.  
Figure 2-13  Serial Port Pinouts
  
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							2.6.4 Installing External VGA Monitor
The notebook is capable of driving both its internal LCD display and an
external VGA monitor (LCD only, simultaneous, or CR T only). The external
monitor connector pinouts and connector locations are shown in Figure
2-14. 
To install an external monitor:
1.Turn off power to both the notebook and monitor.
2.Connect the 15-pin external VGA cable from the monitor to the VGA
connector.
3.Power up the computer first; the turn on power to the monitor.
4.Setup for LCD only, simultaneous LCD and external monitor or external
monitor only using SystemSetup or the WinMode Utility in Windows.
You can also use the VGA utility under DOS.
Figure 2-14  External VGA Monitor Connector Pinouts
  
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							2.6.5 Installing External
Headphone/Microphones
The notebook connectors used for installing a set of external headphones (or
speakers) and an external microphone are shown in Figure 2-15.
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Note: When external devices are connected to the Audio Out and Micro-
phone In connectors, the internal speaker and microphone are disabled.
The notebook also has an Audio In connector for attaching a CD-ROM
player, Tape Player or Radio to the notebook (Figure 2-15).
Audio In (From output of 
CD-ROM Player, Tape Player, 
Radio, Etc.)
External Microphone
Input- Disables internal 
microphone when external 
mic is plugged in. Audio Out (To headphones
or external speakers; disables
internal speaker)
Figure 2-15  Notebook Audio Connectors
  
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							2.6.6 Installing Devices With IR Interface
Any device with an Infrared interface conforming to IRDA specifications may
be placed adjacent to the IR connector on the notebook (two IR interfaces
must face each other) as shown in Figure 2-16.
Note: Any device equipped with Infra-Red interface
conforming to IRDA Specifications may be placed adjacent to the 
IR Interface on the Notebook (line of sight).
Infra-Red
Interfaces
 
Range:                       6 inches to 3 feet
Angle:                        +/- 15 degrees
Wavelength:               875 nm
Backlight envir:          Typical indoor environment
Line of sight:               Bi-directional, half duplex
Comm Parameters:    115Kbaud, 8 data bits, odd/even/no 
                                    Parity, stop bit.
Modes Supported:      Infra Red Data Assn. (IrDA);
                                    Hewlett-Packard (HPSIR)  
SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 2-16 Installing Devices with Infrared Interface
  
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							2.7 Installing the AC Power Adapter
Use the following procedures to connect the AC Adapter to the system:
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Caution: Use only the AC Adapter supplied with the computer; other
adapters can damage the unit.
1.  Remove the AC adapter from the packaging. Connect the round coaxial
connector supplied with the notebook to the DC IN power receptacle
on the left rear of the notebook as shown in Figure 2-17.
2.     Connect the female side of the AC Power cord to the AC Adapter and
connect the male end to a grounded AC outlet. 
Notebook without Port Replicator
Attaching AC Adapter to Docked Notebook
Figure 2-17  Installing the AC Adapter
  
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							2.8 Initial System Checkout 
After you’ve installed all internal options and external cabling, you’re ready
for system checkout and software configuration. 
To check out the system, set the power switch on the notebook to the On (I)
position which initiates the notebook self test. During self test execution,
the computer checks the operation of all key hardware including memory
and CPU (and displays copyright and version number data during test
execution).
Upon successful conclusion of self test, the computer automatically loads its
operating system and windows environment. If self test fails to complete and
an error message is displayed, try powering down the computer for a couple
of minutes and turning power back on to repeat self test. If the error
message persists, see Section 4 for troubleshooting information. 
2.9 Configuring the System
The first time you power up the notebook, it automatically runs the Setup
Program which prompts you for country name and printer type. You exit
Windows and the notebook begins unzipping files and preparing the
software for use. 
Thereafter, you automatically boot to the Startup menu each time you power
up the system. You can also access the Setup program at any time by
simultaneously pressing the Fn and Esc keys. From the Windows
environment, you can also access the Setup Program by selecting the TI
Setup icon in the Notebook Group.
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Note: When making changes to Setup from Windows, you may need to re-
start Windows.
If you install one or more PCMCIA option cards, you must also run PCMCIA
PhoenixCARD Manager Plus software or reboot the notebook for the changes
to take affect.
  
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