Acer Travelmate 7300 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 Introduction
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The 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® II 266 MHz processor
· 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 CD-ROM drive...

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· 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...

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1.2 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.
1 DC-in Port
2 PS/2 Port
3 Serial Port
4 Parallel Port
5 Mini Dock Connector
6...

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UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) PORT
The 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) PORT
The 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...

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Table 1-2 Left Port Descriptions
PortIconConnects to...
PC Card slots Two type I/II PC Cards or one type III Card
Microphone-in/ Line-inExternal microphone or line input device
Speaker-out/ Line-outAmplified speakers or headphones
PC CARD SLOTS
The 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 PORTS
The computer provides a Mic-In/Line-in port and a...

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1.2.4 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 1-4 Hot Key Descriptions
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn+EscSuspend-to-memory Enters suspend-to-memory mode
Fn+F1?Help Displays the hot-key list
Fn+F2Setup Enters the BIOS setup utility
Fn+F3
PnPPlug and Play
ConfigurationPerforms system configuration...

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Table 1-4 Hot Key Descriptions
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn+á+­Brightness Up Increases screen brightness
Fn+á+¯Brightness Down Decreases screen brightness
Fn+á+®Contrast Up Increases screen contrast (not available for TFT displays)
Fn+á+¬Contrast Down Decreases screen contrast (not available for TFT displays)
Fn+­Fuel Gauge Up With the fuel gauge displayed, moves the fuel gauge up
Fn+¯Fuel Gauge Down With the fuel gauge displayed, moves the fuel gauge down
Fn+®Fuel Gauge Right...