Acer Travelmate 740 Service Guide
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Chapter 113 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 Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad. Desired AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock Off Number...
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14Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. KeyIconDescription Windows logo keyStart button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) Shift + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run...dialog box) Application keyOpens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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Chapter 115 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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16Chapter 1 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 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...
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Chapter 117 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor ItemSpecification CPU type Intel Pentium III 1/1.133/1.2 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 Acer BIOS Version V 3.3 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,...
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18Chapter 1 Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. NOTE: The shipping specification for DIMM combination is 64MB in slot 1. Memory Combinations Slot 1Slot 2To t a l M e m o r y 0 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 0 MB 64 MB 0 MB 128 MB 128 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 0 MB 128 MB 64 MB 128 MB 192 MB 128 MB 64 MB 192 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB 64 MB 320 MB 64 MB 256 MB 320 MB 256 MB 128 MB 384 MB 128 MB 256 MB 384 MB 256...
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Chapter 119 Read/write heads 2 Encoding method MFM/FM Power Requirement Input Voltage (V) +5V +/- 10% Hard Disk Drive Interface ItemSpecification Vendor & Model Name IBM Travelstar 30GN IC25N020ATDA04IBM Travelstar 30GN IC25N030ATDA04 Capacity (MB) 20000 30000 Bytes per sector 512 512 Data heads 3 4 Recording zone 16 16 Drive Format Disks 2 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200 RPM 4200 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB 2048KB Interface ATA-5 ATA-5 Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer,...
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20Chapter 1 Audio Interface ItemSpecification Audio Controller Cirrus Logic Realtek ALC 200 Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Compatibility Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1 Mixed sound source Line-in, CD, Video, AUX Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo Sampling rate 44.1 KHz Internal microphone Yes Internal speaker / Quantity Yes Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1...
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Chapter 121 Parallel Port ItemSpecification Parallel port controller SMSC LPC47N267 Number of parallel port 1 Location Rear side Connector type 25-pin D-type connector, in female type Parallel port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Supports ECP/EPP Yes (set by BIOS setup) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup)DMA channel 1 and 3 Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup)3BCh, 278h, 378h Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup)IRQ7, IRQ5 Serial Port ItemSpecification Serial...
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22Chapter 1 PCMCIA Port ItemSpecification PCMCIA controller O2 OZ6933 Supports card type Type-III/II Number of slots One type-III or Two type-II Access location Left side Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes (IRQ11) System Board Major Chips Item Controller System core logic Intel Almador-M / ICH3-M Super I/O controller SMSC LPC47N267 Audio controller Realtech ALC 200 Video controller ATI Rage Mobility - M6-S Hard disk drive controller ICH3-M Keyboard...