Acer Travelmate 630 Service Guide

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Indicators
The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen.
The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status 
of the computer while the cover is closed.
#IconFunctionDescription
1 Wireless 
CommunicationLights when the Blue-Tooth/Wireless LAN 
capabilities are enabled.
2 Power Lights when the computer is on.
Blinks when a battery-low condition occurs.
3 Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby...

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Lock Keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock KeyDescription
@
@@ @When @
@@ @ is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
]
]] ]
 (Fn-F11)When 
]
]] ] is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator 
(complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of 
numeric data entry. a better solution would be to connect an external keypad.
[
[[ [
 (Fn-F12)When 
[
[[ [ is on,...

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Embedded Numeric Keypad
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 simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols 
are not printed on the keys.
NOTE: 
If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the 
]
]] ] feature automatically shifts 
from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.
Desired AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock Off
Number keys...

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyIconDescription
Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. 
Below are a few examples:
 
! + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) Windows 
+ E (Explores My 
Computer)
 
! + F (Finds Document)
 
! + M (Minimizes All)
j
jj j + 
! + M (Undoes Minimize All)
 
! + R (Displays the Run...dialog box)
Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen 
contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn
 key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.
Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the notebook’s configuration utility.  
Fn-F3 Power Management 
Scheme ToggleSwitches the...

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Fn-
←Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription 

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Launch Keys
Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are 
designated as P1, P2, P3, Mail button and Web browser button. By default, buttons P1and P2 are users 
programmable. The mail button is used to launch the mail application. The LED of the mail button will flash 
when the user has received an incoming email. The P3, by default is used to launch a multimedia application 
that came bundled with your system. The web browser button, by...

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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means 
the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the 
palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
NOTE: 
When using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn + 
r
rr r to disable the touchpad. If you 
are using an external PS/2 mouse, the touchpad is automatically disabled.
Touchpad Basics
The following items teach...

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NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad.  Also keep the touchpad dry and clean.  
The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response.  
Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.
FunctionLeft 
ButtonRight 
ButtonCenter 
ButtonsTa p
Execute Click twice 
quicklyTap twice (at the same speed as 
double-clicking a mouse button)
Select Click once Tap once
Drag Click and hold, 
then use finger to 
drag the...

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type Intel Pentium IV 1.5/1.6/1.7 GHz processor with 512KB L2 on-die Cache 
CPU package  Micro-FCPGA package
CPU core voltage 1.40V/1.15V
CPU I/O voltage 1.25V
BIOS
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor Phoenix
BIOS Version V 4.0 R6.1
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 512KB 
BIOS package 32-pin TSOP
Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b, APM 1.2, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/
IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, IrDA, PCI 2.2, PnP...