Acer Travelmate 7100 Service Guide

xi4-8Installing and Removing Memory.........................................................................4-8
4-9Removing the Display Hinge Covers...................................................................4-10
4-10Removing the Center Hinge Cover.....................................................................4-10
4-11Lifting Out the Keyboard.....................................................................................4-11
4-12Unplugging the Keyboard Connectors and Removing the...

xiiList  of  Tables
1-1Rear Port Descriptions..........................................................................................1-3
1-2Left Port Descriptions............................................................................................1-5
1-3Indicator Light Descriptions...................................................................................1-5
1-4Hot Key Descriptions............................................................................................1-6
1-5Eject...

xiii1-35Battery Specifications.........................................................................................1-40
1-36DC-DC Converter Specifications.........................................................................1-40
1-37DC-AC Inverter Specifications............................................................................1-41
1-38AC Adapter Specifications..................................................................................1-41
1-39Environmental...

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System IntroductionSystem Introduction1-1The computer is packed with features that make it as easy to work with as it is to look at. Here are
some of the computer’s features:
1.1 Features
PERFORMANCE· Intel Pentium®
 processor with MMX™ technology
· 64-bit main memory and 512KB external (L2) cache memory
· Large display in active-matrix TFT
· PCI local bus video with 128-bit graphics accelerator
· Flexible module bay (3.5-inch floppy drive or...

1-2Service Guide· Ergonomically-positioned touchpad pointing device
EXPANDABILITY· CardBus PC Card (PCMCIA) slots (two type II/I or one type III) with Zoomed Video port
function
· Mini-dock option with two CardBus PC Card slots (two type II/I or one type III)
· USB port onboard
· Upgradeable memory and hard disk
1.1.2 FlashStart Automatic Power-On
The computer has no on/off switch. Instead it uses a lid switch, located near the center of the
display hinge, that turns the computer on and off...

System Introduction1-31.2 Ports
The computer’s ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer just as you would to
a desktop PC. The main ports are found on the computer’s rear panel. The computer’s left panel
contains the computer’s multimedia ports and PC card slots.
1.2.1 Rear Panel Ports
The computer’s rear panel contains the computer’s main ports and connectors as shown in the
illustration below.1DC-in Port
2PS/2 Port
3Serial Port
4Parallel Port
5Mini Dock Connector
6External CRT...

1-4Service GuideUNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) PORTThe computer’s USB (Universal Serial Bus) port located on the rear panel allows you to connect
peripherals without occupying too many resources.  Common USB devices include the mouse and
keyboard.
FAST INFRARED (FIR) PORTThe computer’s FIR (fast infrared) port located on the rear panel allows you to transfer data to IR-
aware machines without cables. For example, you can transfer data between two IR-capable
computers, or send data to an IR-aware printer...

System Introduction1-5Table 1-2Left Port DescriptionsPortIconConnects to...PC Card slotsTwo type I/II PC Cards or one type III CardMicrophone-in/ Line-inExternal microphone or line input deviceSpeaker-out/ Line-outAmplified speakers or headphonesPC CARD SLOTSThe computer contains two PC card slots on the left panel that accommodate two type I/II or one
type III PC card(s). Consult your dealer for available PC card options.
MULTIMEDIA PORTSThe computer provides a Mic-In/Line-in port and a...

1-6Service Guide1.2.4 Hot Keys
The computer’s special Fn key, used in combination with other keys, provides “hot-key”
combinations that access system control functions, such as screen contrast, brightness, volume
output, and the BIOS setup utility.Table 1-4Hot Key DescriptionsHot KeyIconFunctionDescriptionFn+EscSuspend-to-memoryEnters suspend-to-memory modeFn+F1
?HelpDisplays the hot-key listFn+F2SetupEnters the BIOS setup utilityFn+F3
PnPPlug and Play
ConfigurationPerforms system configuration for Plug...

System Introduction1-7Table 1-4Hot Key DescriptionsHot KeyIconFunctionDescriptionFn+ÿ+­Brightness UpIncreases screen brightnessFn+ÿ+¯Brightness DownDecreases screen brightnessFn+ÿ+®Contrast UpIncreases screen contrast (not available for TFT displays)Fn+ÿ+¬Contrast DownDecreases screen contrast (not available for TFT displays)Fn+­Fuel Gauge UpWith the fuel gauge displayed, moves the fuel gauge upFn+¯Fuel Gauge DownWith the fuel gauge displayed, moves the fuel gauge downFn+®Fuel Gauge RightWith the fuel...