Acer Travelmate C100 Service Guide
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Chapter 113 Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. NOTE: To access the Num Lock and Scroll Lock functions, hold the Fn key down while pressing the F11 and F12 keys respectively. Lock KeyDescription Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock (Fn-F11) When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this...
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14Chapter 1 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 keys...
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Chapter 115 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. KeyDescription Windows logo key á Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: á + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) á + E (Explores My Computer) á + F (Finds Document) á + M (Minimizes All) j+ á + M (Undoes Minimize All) á + R (Displays the Run...dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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16Chapter 1 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 help on hot keys. Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the notebook’s configuration utility. Fn-F3 Power Management Scheme ToggleSwitches the power management scheme used...
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Chapter 117 Fn-zBrightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
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18Chapter 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-F7 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 119 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 quickly Tap 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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20Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor ItemSpecification CPU type Intel ® low voltage Tualatin® processor up to 700MHz CPU with on-die 512K cache CPU package FCBGA2 package CPU core voltage 1.10V/0.95V/0.85V 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, WfM 2.0, PC 2001, SM BIOS 2.3.1, IEEE 1394, IrDA V1.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a, Intel AC...
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Chapter 121 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 LAN Interface ItemSpecification Chipset Realtek 8100BL Supports LAN protocol 10/100...
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22Chapter 1 Data transfer rate (Kbit/s)250 KBit/Sec 500 KBit/Sec 500 KBit/Sec Rotational speed (RPM) 300 360 300 Read/write heads 2 Encoding method MFM Power Requirement Power voltage (Vcc) DC 4.40V to 5.25V Hard Disk Drive Interface ItemSpecification Vendor & Model Name IBM Travelstar DJSA-210IBM Travelstar DJSA-220IBM Travelstar DJSA-230 Capacity 10G 20G 30G Bytes per sector 512 512 512 Data heads 2 4 6 Recording zone 16 16 16 Drive Format Disks 1 2 3 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200...