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 
mode and blinks when it enters into or 
resumes from hibernation mode.
4 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or 
AcerMedia drive is active.
5 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged.
6 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
7 Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. 
						

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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, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow 
keys respectively. 
[
[[ [ does not work with some applications. 
						

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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 on embedded 
keypadType numbers in a normal manner.
Cursor-control keys on embedded 
keypadHold 
j
jj j while using cursor-control 
keys.Hold Fn while using cursor-control 
keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded 
keypad.Type the letters in a normal manner. 
						

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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 power management scheme used by the 
computer (function available if supported by operating 
system).  
Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode, which can be 
defined via the advanced section of the Power 
Management Properties in the Windows Control 
Panel.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, 
external monitor (if connected) and both the display 
screen and external monitor.
Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. 
Press any key to return.
Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
When you connect an external PS/2 mouse, the 
computer automatically disables the touchpad.
Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.
Fn-up Volume up Increases the speaker volume.
Fn-down Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn-
→Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. 
						

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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 default is used to launch your internet 
browser. 
						

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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 you how to use the touchpad:
!Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. 
!Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and 
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.  
Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.
!Use the center (2) button (top and bottom) to scroll up or down a page. This button mimics your 
cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. 
						

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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 cursor 
on the touchpadTap twice (at the same speed as 
double-clicking a mouse button) 
then hold finger to the touchpad 
on the second tap and drag the 
cursor
Access context 
menuClick once
Scroll Click and hold 
the up/down 
button 
						

							20Chapter 1
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 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and 
mouse, USB, VESA VGA BIOS, DDC-2B, CD-ROM bootable, Windows 
keyboard Microsoft Simple Boot Flag
BIOS password control Set by switch, see SW2(SW1) setting
Second Level Cache
ItemSpecification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size 512KB 
1st level cache control Always enabled
2st level cache control Always enabled
Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back
System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controller Built-in Intel Amador-M
Onboard memory size 0MB
DIMM socket number 2 sockets (2 banks)
Supports memory size per socket 512MB
Supports maximum memory size 1024MB 
Supports DIMM type Synchronous DDR
Supports DIMM Speed 266 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 3.3V
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.