Features.1 System Block Diagram.3 Board Layout.4 Top View.4 Bottom View.5 Outlook View.6 Front Open View.6 Front View.7 Left Panel.8 Right Panel.9 Rear Panel.10 Bottom Panel.11 Indicators.12 Lock Keys.14 Embedded Numeric Keypad.15 Windows Keys.16 Hot Keys.17 The Euro Symbol.18 Launch Keys.19 Touchpad.20 Touchpad Basics.20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations.21

Chapter 2

System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility.33 Navigating the BIOS Utility.33 Main.34 Advanced.35 Security.38 Boot.40 Exit.41 BIOS Flash Utility.42

Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement
General Information.44 Before You Begin.44 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart.45 Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module.48 Removing the ODD Module.48 Removing the Memory.48 Removing the HDD Module.48 Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module.49 Removing the Keyboard.49 Removing the LCD module.49 Disassembling the Main Unit.51 Disassembling the LCD Module.57 Disassembling the External Modules.59 Disassembling the HDD Module.59 Disassembling the Optical Disk Drive Module/Combo Drive Module.59

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting
System Check Procedures.62 External Diskette Drive Check.62
External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check.62 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check.63 Memory Check.63 Power System Check.63 Touchpad Check.65 Display Check.65 Sound Check.66 Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages.67 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message.69 Intermittent Problems.72 Undetermined Problems.73

Chapter 5

Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View.75 SW1 Settings (Lid switch).76 SW3 Settings(Kill Switch).76 Bottom View.77

Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
TravelMate 290E Series.94
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Appendix B Test Compatible Components
Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test.96 Microsoft Windows XP Pro Environment Test.99
Appendix C Online Support Information Index

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Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:

Performance

Intel Celeron M processor at 1.2 ~ 1.5 GHz or higher, or Intel Petium M Processor at 1.3 ~ 1.7 GHz or higher Intel 852GM Chipset Memory upgradeable up to 2GB with 2 slots Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Li-Ion main battery pack Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface)

Display

14.1 or 15.0 Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at 1024x768 XGA resolution or 15.0 Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at 1400x1050 SXGA+ resolution 3D graphics engine Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input Dual display capability

PC card slot

Wireless communication switch
Enables and disables wireless communication devices.
Stereo speaker Headphone/Speaker/ Line-out jack
Outputs sound. Connects to headphones or other line-out audio devices (speakers).

Microphone/Line-in jack

Accepts input from external microphone, or other audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman and etc.). Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

One USB 2.0 port

Right Panel

Icon HDD

Item Stereo speaker Outputs sound.
Description Houses the computer hard disk.
Ventialtion slot DC-in jack
Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects the AC adapter.

Rear Panel

Item Ethernet port
Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

Modem port

Connects to a phone line.

Two USB 2.0 ports

Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

External display port

Parallel port
Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer).

Security keylock

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Bottom Panel

Item Memory compartment AcerMedia bay release latch AcerMedia bay Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay Cooling fan
Description Houses the computers main memory. Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removing the optical drive. Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Houses the computers battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computers hard disk (securedby a screw). Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Dont cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Indicators

The computer has six easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.
The status LCD displays icons that show the status of the computer and its components.

Function

Description Lights when Hard Disk Drive is activated.
Lights when Optical Disk Drive is activated.

Scroll lock

Lights when Scroll Lock is activated.

Caps lock

Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Pad lock (cursor)

Lights when Pad lock is activated.

Num lock

Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Wireless/Bluetooth indicator
Orange indicators that wireless LAN is enables; blue indicators that Bluetooth (optional) is enabledLights when the Wireless LAN or Bluetooth capabilities are enabled. Lights green when the power is on. Flashes when the computer is in standby mode.

Battery

Lights green. Flashes when the battery is being charged or low capacity.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution 14.1 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 14.1 14.1

TFT XGA (1024* 768) 262K

Supports colors Contrast ratio
Optical Specification 175 (Min.) 250 (Typ.) Rising: 10 (Typ.) 20 (Max.) Falling: 20 (Typ.) 30 (Max.) 150 (5 points average) keyboard hotkey No Yes keyboard hotkey No Yes keyboard hotkey No Yes keyboard hotkey No Yes keyboard hotkey No Yes keyboard hotkey No Yes

Response time (msec)

Rising: 24 (Typ.) 15 (Max.) Falling: 11 (Typ.) 30 (Max.) 180 (5 points average) keyboard hotkey No Yes
Rising: 30 (Typ.) 50 (Max.) Falling: 30 (Typ.) 50 (Max.) 180 (5 points average) keyboard hotkey No Yes
Limuinanc e, white, 5P (cd/m2) Brightness control Contrast control Suspend/ Standby control Supply voltage for LCD display (V)
Electrical Specification 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3
Item Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) Specification 690 690

AC Adapter

Item Vendor & model name Specification LITEON 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-02CA LITEON 65W, 3 PIN, PA-1650-02CR DELTA 65W, 3 PIN, ADP-65DB 1.7Amax@100Vac 0.9Amax@ 240Vac 47 - - - 264 The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to 115Vac(60Hz) and 240Vac(50Hz) respectively. High efficiency 86% minimum, at 100~240Vac AC input, full load, warm-up condition. Offers constant voltage 19.0V output source with 65W max output power capacity. 380mvp-pmax (20MHz bandwidth) for resistor load 0 A (min.) 18.0 ~ 20.0 3.3A 3 sec. (@115 Vac and 230Vac full load) 5ms min. (@115 Vac input, full load) 27V Output can be shorted without damage, and auto recovery 15kV (at air discharge) 8kV (at contact discharge) 4242 Vdc for 1 second 60uA at 254Vac 1. FCC class B requirements (USA) 2. VDE class B requirements (German) 3. VCCI classII requirements (Japan) 3.16A (max.)
Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @100Vac, full load) Nominal frequency (Hz) Frequency variation range (Hz) Nominal voltages (Vrms) Inrush current Efficiency Output Ratings (CV mode) DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Output current Output Ratings (CC mode) DC output voltage Constant output Dynamic Output Characteristics Start-up time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements

Power Management

ACPI Mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely.
ACPI Mode Working (G0/S0) Sleeping State (S3) Power Management Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in this state. CPU Power Down VGA Power Down PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down Super I/O Power Down Also called Hibernate state. System saves all system states and data onto the disk prior to power off the whole system.

Sleeping State (S4)

Environmental Requirements
Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) 5 ~ 500Hz: 0.9G 5 ~ 500Hz: 1.3G 20% to 80% without condensation 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing (unpacked) 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing (storage package) +5 ~ +35C -20 ~ +65C -20 ~ +65C (storage package) Specification

Mechanical Specification

Item Dimensions Weight I/O Ports Specification 333.6mm (W) x 276.3mm (D) x 32mm (H) for 14.1/15.0 inch model 6.15lb (2.79kg) for 14.1 inch model 6.26lb (2.84kg) for 15.0 inch model One type II CardBus slots, One RJ-11 modem jack,One RJ-45 network jack, One DC-in jack for AC adapter, One ECP/EPP-compliant parallel port, One external monitor port, One headphone/speaker/line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack), One microphone/line-in jack (3.5mm mini jack), Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, Recycle plastic PC+ABS Power, Battery charge, HDD, ODD, Wireless/Bluetooth communication, Caps lock, Pad lock, Num lock and Scroll lock indicators Power switch Lid switch User define switch 1, 2 Wireless ON/OFF switch
Material Indicators Switch

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computers BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when Press <F2> to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen).

Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press p or q. Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values.
This menu provides you the information of the system.
Parameter System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial # UUID Number System Memory Extended Memory CPU Speed System Time and System Date Quiet Boot Mode LCD Auto DIM Displays system BIOS version Displays VGA BIOS version Displays the serial number of the unit.

Description

UUID=16bytes. This will be visible only when there is an internal LAN device present. This field reports the memory size of system base memory. The size is fixed to 640KB. This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size CPU Speed= Max speed Sets the system time and date. Control whether Customer Logo and Summary Screen are displayed or not. Enabled: LCD brightness will automatically lower to save more power when AC is not present. Disabled: LCD brightness will NOT automatically lower to save more power when AC is not present.
PXE Boot from LAN F12 Boot Menu
Enables PXE Boot from LAN function at DOS. This field decides whether the OEM POST screen will have the following message: Press <F12> Change Boot Device or not during users quiet boot.

Advanced

The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.

FIR Ports

Configure the systems Infrared port using options: Disabled and Enabled.
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Description FIR I/O Settings Sets the base I/O address and IRQ for Infrared port.
Option COM1, 3F8, IRQ4/ COM2, 2F8, IRQ3/ COM3, 3E8, IRQ4/ COM4, 2E8, IRQ3
Description DMA Setting for Fast IR Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP.

Option DMA1, DMA2, DMA3,

Mode Setting
Normak (16550), IrDA (HPSIR), ASK IR, FAST IR

LPT Port

Configure the systems parallel port using options: Disabled and Enabled.
Description Port Definition Sets the mode for the parallel port. Standard AT: Normal mode (AT compatible) Bi-directional: Bi-directional mod (PS/2 compatible) Enhanced Parallel (EPP): EPP mode Extended Compabilities (ECP): ECP mode (requires DMA channel) Port Address Sets the base I/O address for the parallel port. When Mode is selected as EPP mode, 3BC will not be available. If ECP mode has been selected, then DMA default is DMA1.

14. Remove the thermal module from the main unit. 15. Release the CPU lock. 16. Remove the CPU from the main unit carefully.
17. Disconnect the speaker cable. 18. Remove the two screws holding the mini PCI cover. 19. Then remove the mini PCI cover.
20. Disconnect the wireless LAN antennae. 21. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it.
22. To detach the upper case assembly from the lower case assembly, first remove the three screws as shown. 52 Chapter 3
23. Remove the 15 screws on the bottom panel. 24. Then detach the upper case assembly.
25. Tear off the capton fastening the touchpad FPC. 26. Disconnect the touchpad FPC.
27. Remove the four screws that secure the touchpad support bracket. 28. Then remove the touchpad support bracket. 29. Remove the touchpad.
30. Tear off all capton holding wireless LAN antenna. 31. Take out the wireless antenna from the small fastening hooks.
32. Remove the two screws that fasten the wireless antenna. 33. Then take out the wireless antenna.
34. Remove the screw holding the left hinge saddle. 35. Then remove the screw holding the right hinge saddle.
36. Remove the gasket protecting the wireless antenna. 37. Remove the two screws fastening the wireless antenna to the hinge saddle. 38. Then remove the wireless antenna from the upper case.
39. Remove the two screws fastening the left speaker. 40. Place the left speaker as shown. 41. Then take off the left hinge saddle.
42. Remove the gasket. 43. Then remove the screw that secures the hinge saddle.
44. Remove the two screws holding the right speaker. 45. Place the right speaker as shown. 46. Then remove the right hinge saddle.
47. Remove the five screws that secure the shielding to the upper case. 48. Tear off the tape on the right and the left side. 49. Then remove the shielding.
50. Tear off the tape holding the speaker set. 51. Remove the speaker set from the upper case.
52. Remove the screw that secures the main board to the lower case. 53. Disconnect the touchpad FPC. Please push the lower case outwards as shown.
54. Remove the four screws that fasten the PCMCIA slot. 55. Detach the PCMCIA slot from the main board.
Disassembling the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the two LCD rubber feet and the two screw caps. Remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel. Detach the LCD bezel carefully.
Tear off the tape fastening the inverter connector. Tear off the tape fastening the inverter cable.

6. 7. 8.

Remove the screw holding the LCD inverter board. Disconnect the high voltage cable and the inverter board. Disconnect the inverter board connector.
Remove the two screws holding the LCD; one on each side.
10. Then remove the LCD from the LCD panel.
11. Remove the eight screws that fasten the right and the left LCD brackets; four on each side. 12. Then remove the LCD brackets on both side.

System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following steps to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. The FDD heads can become dirty over time, affecting their performance. Use an FDD cleaning kit to clean the heads. If the FDD still does not function properly after cleaning, go to next step. Boot from diagnostic program. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the main board. Reconnect the external diskette drive module. Replace the external diskette drive module. Replace the main board.
If the error still remains:
External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM/DVD-ROM. Make sure that the CDROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device: 1. Insert an audio CD into the CD/DVD drive. If the CD/DVD drive can read the data from the audio CD. The drive does not have problem, then go to next step. If the CD/DVD LED on the front panel does not emit light as it read the data from the audio CD, then go to next step. However, if the CD/DVD drive can not read data from the audio CD, you may need to clean the CD/DVD drive with a CD/DVD drive cleaning disk. Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the computer for the CD/DVD drive. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module. Replace the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module. Replace the main board.

2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3.

If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the main board. If the error still remains:
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the main board. If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the keyboard cables. Replace the keyboard. Replace the main board.

The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: Embedded Numeric Keypad External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.

Memory Check

Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. Currently, we do not provide memory test program. However, if you need to check memory but have no testing program or diagonositc utility at hand, please go to http://www.passmark.com to download the shareware BurnIn Test V.3.0. You may test the memory with this program under Window XP environment. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.

Power System Check

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources: 1. 2. 3. Remove the battery pack. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Check the Power Adapter on page 64 Check the Battery Pack on page 65
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:

Check the Power Adapter

Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure
Pin 1: 19V Pin 2: 0V, Ground
If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: Replace the main board. If the problem is not corrected, see Undetermined Problems on page 73.
If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step. NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. 4. If the DC-IN indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. If the operational charge does not work, see Check the Power Adapter on page 64.

Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. Check out the Power Options in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging. Power off the computer. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. If the voltage is within the normal range, run the diagnostic program.

From Hardware:

To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Re-install the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not emit, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board.

Touchpad Check

If the touchpad doesnt work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. After rebooting, run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working. If the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected well. If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the touch pad FPC connects to the main board properly. If there is still an error after you have connected the touch pad FPC to the main board properly, then replace the touch pad or touch pad FPC. The touch pad or touch pad FPC may be damaged. Replace switch board. If the touch pad still does not work, then replace the FPC on Track Pad PCB.
After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.

Display Check

1. 2. Connect an external display to the computers external monitor port, the boot the computer. The computer can automatically detect the external display. Press Fn+ p to switch to the external display. If the external display works fine, the internal LCD may be damaged. Then perform the following steps: Make sure the DDRRAM module is seated properly. Then run the diplay test again. If the problem still exists, go to next step. Replace the inverter board, then run the display test program again. If the problem still occurs, go on next step. Replace the LCD module with a new one then run the display test again. If the probelm still happens, continue next step. Replace LCD/FL cable with a new one then execute the display diagnostic again. If the problem Chapter 4 65
still occurs, continue next step. Replace the CPU with another of the same specifications. If the problems still occurs, go to next step. The main board may be damaged. Replace main board. 3. If the external monitor has the same problem as the internal monitor, the main board may be damaged. Please insert the diagnostic disk and run the display test program and go through the sub-steps under step 2.

Description DMA page registers do not function properly. RAM refresh circuit does not function properly. BIOS ROM checksum failed. CMOS RAM test failed. DMA controller does not work properly. The interrupt controller does not work properly. Keyboard controller failed to respond with the self-test command. No video device found. No RAM installed. Keyboard controller failed during system inquiry about connected devices. The keyboard fails to respond or no keyboard is connected. CMOS data error, probably due to battery power loss. CMOS checksum error. The RAM failed during memory test at the indicated location. Parity error during memory test at unknown location. Parity error during memory test at the indicated location.

N/A N/A

Beep Code N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Message NO INTERRUPTS FROM TIMER 0 UNEXPECTED AMOUNT OF MEMORY - RUN SCU TIME/DATA CORRUPT - RUN SCU MACHINE IS LOCKED - TURN KEY BOOT SECTOR 0 HAS CHANGED Suspend-to-Disk partition MISSING! Hard Disk ERROR! Suspend-to-Disk partition signature NOT FOUND! Suspend-to-Disk partition size TOO SMALL! MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED -REBOOTING
Description Timer 0 of the clock timer controller does not generate system interrupts correctly. The system memory size does not match with the CMOS record. The time/date information in CMOS is invalid. The keyboard operation is locked. The boot sector of the hard disk has been changed, probably because of a virus attack. No Suspend-to-Disk partition found. Access to the Suspend-to-Disk partition failed. No Suspend-to-Disk partition signature found. The capacity of the Suspend-to-Disk partition is not enough. The memory size has changed after previous Suspend-to-Disk operation.
CLOCK NOT TICKING CORRECTLY The system clock does not working correctly.
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Defaults on Exit screen, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work). LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Reconnect the LCD connector LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board LCD inverter LCD cable LCD Main board

KD.24X06.002 KV.08X03.001 TBD KO.T2109.001 TBD KO.24X06.002 KU.0040D.004 KU.00401.001 KU.00407.002 42.T35V5.009 42.T35V5.010 42.T35V5.011 42.T35V5.012 42.T35V5.013 42.T35V5.014 42.T35V5.015 42.T40V5.002 42.T40V5.003 42.T40V5.004 60.T35V5.004

OPTICAL DEVICE BRACKET

33.T35V5.003

OPTICAL DEVICE BOARD

55.T35V5.002

47.T35V5.003

Picture NS NS POINTING DEVICE
Partname And Description RUBBER FOOT(SMALL) LCD LATCH W/SPRING TOUCHPAD
Part Number 47.T35V5.004 6K.T35V5.002 56.T35V5.001

007-LOGIC UPPER ASSY

Speaker NS SPEAKER R & L 6K.T35V5.001
Screws NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS SCREW BTP M1,7 x 3.5ZS SCREW BTP M2 x 4 ZS SCREW D-SUB NUT SCREW M1.7 x 2.5ZS SCREW M2 x 6 (B) & NI SCREW M2 x 10 (B) SCREW M2 x 2.3 (NL) SCREW M2 x 3 (NL) SCREW M2 x 4 (B) SCREW M2 x 6 (NL) SCREW M2.5 x 1.1 (NL) SCREW M2.5 x 15 (NL) SCREW M2.5 x 3 (NL) SCREW M2.5 x 3 (NL) -up SCREW M2.5 x 4 (NL) SCREW M2.5 x 6 (NL) SCREW M3 x 4 (NL) 86.T35V5.001 86.T35V5.002 86.T35V5.003 86.T35V5.004 86.T35V5.005 86.T35V5.006 86.T35V5.007 86.T35V5.008 86.T35V5.009 86.T35V5.010 86.T35V5.011 86.T35V5.012 86.T35V5.013 86.T35V5.014 86.T35V5.015 86.T35V5.016 86.T35V5.017

Appendix A

Model Definition and Configuration

TravelMate 290 Series

Model Number 292EXC/ 292EFXC 292EXCi 292ELCi 292ELMi 292EFX 292EFXCi CPU ICP-M1.3G ICP-M1.3G ICP-M1.3G ICP-M1.3G ICP-M1.3G ICP-M1.3G LCD 14.1 XGA 14.1 XGA 15.0 XGA 15.0 XGA 14.1 XGA 14.1 XGA ODD 24x CDRW+DVD 24x CDRW+DVD 24x CDRW+DVD 2x DVD-Dual 24xCD-ROM 24x CDRW+DVD Memory 1x256M 1x 256M 1x256M 1x256M 1x256M 1x256M HDD (GB) 30GB 30GB 30GB 30GB 30GB 30GB

N 11.b 11.b 11b N 11b

Appendix B
Test Compatible Components
This computers compatibility is tested and verified by Acers internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows XP Home, Windows XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the TravelMate 290E series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test
Item Display ViewSonic 17PS Philips Brilliance 107 Multiscan G200 Modem I/O Peripheral IO - Printer ESPON Epson Color 740 HP Laster Jet 2100 (R) HP LasterJet 5P (IR) HP DeskJet 500C HP DeskJet 3820 I/O - Mouse (PS/2) Microsoft IntelliMouse TrackBall Microsoft Serial-Mouse Microsoft IntellMouse 1.1 A Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer (optical) Microsoft IntelliPoint (wireless) Logitech Mouse-Man Logitech Home mouse Logitech TrackMan Marble FX Logitech Cordless Mouse Pro (wireless) Logitech TrackMan Live (wireless) Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel Lotitech M-S48a Logitech Mouse-Man (MCV-46) I/O - Mouse (USB) Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer(Optical) Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 Microsoft TrackBall Explorer Loeitech M-UA34 Logitech Mouse-Man (MCV-46) Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Optical Logitech Mini Optical Mouse Logitech Mouse Man Traveler Logitech Cordless Optical Track Man Logitech MouseMan Dual Optical BTC Optic Mouse I/O - Mouse (COM) Microsoft IntelliPoint (Wireless) Microsoft Home mouse Microsoft Serial-Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel Logitech M-M43 Logitech TrackMan Portable Mouse I/O - Keyboard (PS/2) Microsoft MS Windows 95 Microsoft Natural Microsoft Natural Pro I/O - Keyboard (USB) Chicony USB Keyboard Logitech Logitech Cordless Keyboard/Mouse Microsoft Natural Microsoft Natural Pro 3Com 56K Voice Fax Modem Specifications

Panel Bottom 11 Power System Check
DIMM external 48 removing 48 Disassembly Battery Pack 46 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 51 Floppy Disk Drive 57 Machine 43 Procedure Flowchart 45
Battery Pack 65 Power Adapter 64, 65

RMA 79

System Check Procedures 62 System Diagnostic Diskette 42 System Utilities 33 System Utility Diskette 42
Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 67 External CD-ROM Drive Check 62
Temperature 32 Test Compatible Components 95 Touchpad Check 65 Troubleshooting 61
Features 1 Flash Utility 42 Floppy Disk removing the 57 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 79
Undetermined Problems 73 utility BIOS 33

Intermittent Problems 72

Jumper and Connector Locations 75 Top View 75 Bottom View 77
Windows 2000 Environment Test 96
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 63

Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration. Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt. Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer. Do not slam the computer display when you close it. Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC adapter
Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: Do not connect the adapter to any other device. Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic. When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.
Taking care of your battery pack
Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: Power off the computer and remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adapter. Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. To clean the display screen, use an LCD cleaning kit.
If any of the following occurs: The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged. Liquid has been spilled into the product. The computer does not operate normally.
Please refer to "Troubleshooting my computer" on page 47.
First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate
A TravelMate tour Front open view Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Indicators Using the keyboard Special keys Launch Keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard disk AcerMedia bay Using software Audio Adjusting the volume Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Taking the computer home Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords
2 Customizing my computer
Expanding through options Connectivity options Upgrade options Using system utilities Launch Manager BIOS Utility

Contents

3 Troubleshooting my computer
Frequently-asked questions Troubleshooting tips Error messages Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call
Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index

1 Getting to know your

TravelMate
Your TravelMate computer combines highperformance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner.

A TravelMate tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters. poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.

Front open view

Item Display screen
Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Turns on the computer.

Power button

Item Touchpad
Description Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Inputs data into your computer. LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. Two special keys for frequently used programs. See Launch Keys on page 20 for more details.
Click buttons (left and right)

Palmrest

Keyboard Status indicators

Launch keys

Front view

Item Latch AcerMedia Bay

Description Latch for opening and closing the computer. For hot-swappable modules including CDROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-RW.

Left view

Item Infrared port
Description Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer).

PC Card slot

Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card.
Wireless Communication switch
Enables and disables Wireless communication devices.
Stereo speaker Headphone/ Speaker/ Lineout jack
Outputs sound. Connects to headphones or other line-out audio devices (speakers).

Microphone/line-in jack

Accepts input from external microphones, or other audio line-in devices (e.g. audio CD player, stereo walkman and etc.) Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

One USB 2.0 port

Right view

Item Stereo speaker HDD

Description Outputs sound. Houses the computer's hard disk.

Ventilation slot

Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects the AC adapter.

DC-in jack

Rear view

Item IEEE 1394 port

Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

S-video

Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.

Ethernet port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

Modem port

Connects to a phone line.

Two USB 2.0 ports

Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

External display port

Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16.7 million colors and up to 1600x1200 at 85 Hz and 2048x1536 at 75 Hz resolution.

Item Parallel port

Description Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer).

Security keylock

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Bottom view

Item RAM slot
Description The slot that houses the computer's main memory. Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removing the optical drive. Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). Helps keep the computer cool.a
AcerMedia bay release latch AcerMedia bay Battery bay Battery release latch

Hard disk bay

Cooling fan
a. Dont cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computers many features:

Performance

Intel Pentium M Processor at 1.3 ~1.7 GHz or higher Intel 855GM chipset Memory upgradeable up to 2 GB with 2 slots Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Li-ion main battery pack Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface)

Display

Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 32bit high color up to 1024 x 768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution 3D graphics engine Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input Dual indenpendent display

Multimedia

16-bit high-fidelity AC97 stereo audio Built-in dual speakers High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay)

Connectivity

High-speed fax/data modem port Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port Fast infrared wireless communication Three USB 2.0 ports (Two in rear and one on left) IEEE 1394 port InviLink 802.11b or 802.11 a/b wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) Bluetooth ready (manufacturing optional)

Expansion

One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory

Indicators

The computer has six easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen, and three on the front of the computer.

The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is closed.
Icon Function HDD Description Lights when Hard Disk Drive is activated.
Lights when Optical Disk Drive is activated.

Scroll Lock

Lights when Scroll Lock is activated.

Function Caps Lock

Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Pad Lock (cursor)

Lights when Pad Lock is activated.

Num Lock

Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Wireless/ Bluetooth indicator
Orange indicates that wireless LAN is enabled; blue indicates that Bluetooth (optional) is enabled; dark purple indicates that both wireless LAN and Bluetooth are enabled. Lights green when the power is on and flashing when the computer is in standby mode.

Battery

Lights green. See below Notes.
1. Charging: Flashing 1 sec. and off 3 sec. 2. Low capacity (about 10%): Flashing 0.25 sec. and off 0.25 sec. 3. Critically low capacity (about 3%): Flashing 0.1 sec. and off 0.1 sec. 4. Fully charged: Steady on * If the user plugs in the wrong power adapter (less than 60 watts), the indicator of system and battery status flash 0.5 sec. and off 0.5 sec. simultaneously. And a beeping sound occurs for 2 sec. if the speakers are on. Using the original adapter is strongly recommended.

Using the keyboard

The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.

Special keys

Lock keys
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key Caps Lock

Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Pad Lock is on, the embedded keypad is enabled. In this mode the keypad is cursor function. 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 mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

Pad Lock (Fn-F10) Num Lock (Fn-F11)

Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)

Embedded numeric keypad
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the right-handside of the keycaps.
Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys
Num lock on Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.

Num lock off

Type the letters in a normal manner.

Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key Windows logo key

Description Start 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 key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).

Hot keys

The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls like screen 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 key Fn-Esc

Function Sleep
Description Puts the computer in Sleep mode. See Power management on page 27.

Display toggle

Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the speakers on and off.

Fn-End

Speaker toggle

Fn-PgUp

Volume up
Increases the speaker volume.

Fn-PgDn

Volume down
Decreases the speaker volume.

Hot key Fn-

Function Brightness up
Description Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness.

Function Execute

Left button Click twice quickly

Right button

Tap Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button) Tap once Tap 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

Select Drag

Click once Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Click once

Access context menu

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 touchpads responsiveness.

Storage

This computer supplies you with the following media storage: High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk Hot Swappable AcerMedia drive

Hard disk

The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. This is where your programs and data are stored.

AcerMedia bay

The hot swappable AcerMedia bay accepts a wide variety of optional media drive modules for use with your computer. These optional items include: CD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive DVD/CD-RW drive DVD-RW drive
Note: To swap AcerMedia drive modules, see Swapping AcerMedia drive modules on page 44.
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray
To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.
When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole. See page 50.

Using software

Playing DVD movies
When the DVD-ROM drive module is installed in the AcerMedia bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disc; then close the DVD tray.
Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to input the region code. DVD discs are divided into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set to a region code, it will play DVD discs of that region only. You can set the region code a maximum of five times (including the first time), after which the last region code set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set. Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information.

Ejecting a PC Card

Before ejecting a PC Card: 3 Exit the application using the card. Left-click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation. Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button (a); then press it again to eject the card (b).

Upgrade options

Your computer delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance.
Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade.

Memory upgrade

Memory is expandable to 2 GB, employing 128/256/512/1024-MB industry standard soDIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The computer supports DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM. There are two memory slots on your computer, one of which is occupied by standard memory. You can upgrade memory by installing a memory module into the one available slot, or replacing the standard memory with a higher-capacity memory module.

Installing memory

Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. Remove the screws from the memory cover (a); then lift up and remove the memory cover (b).
Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (a), then gently press it down (b) until it clicks into place.
Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. Turn on the computer.
The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size.
Swapping AcerMedia drive modules
Note: The hard disk drive module is not hot-swappable. You have to turn off your computer before you can swap the module.
You can swap the AcerMedia drive with any optional AcerMedia modules. First slide the AcerMedia release latch as shown in the illustration (a). Then remove the optical drive from the AcerMedia bay (b).
Then insert the optional AcerMedia module into the AcerMedia bay until the it click into place.

Using system utilities

Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard. See Launch Keys on page 20 for the location of the launch key. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.

BIOS Utility

The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computers BIOS (basic input/output system). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the POST (power-on self-test) while the TravelMate logo is being displayed.

3 Troubleshooting my

This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Key link: www.acersupport.com
Frequently-asked questions
The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy answers and solutions are provided for each one.
I pressed the power button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up.
Look at the Power indicator: If it is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer. Check the following: If you are running on battery power, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet. Is a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in the external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to restart the system.
If it is lit, check the following:
Nothing appears on the screen.
The computers power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, two things might be the cause: The brightness level might be too low. Press Fn- (increase) to adjust the brightness level. The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hot key Fn-F5 to toggle the display back to the computer. If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in Sleep mode. Press and release the power button to resume.
Image is not full-screen.
The computer display has a native resolution of 1024 x 768 (XGA) for the 14.1/15.0. If you set the resolution lower than this, the screen
expands to fill the computer display. Right-click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box. Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on an external monitor.
No audio is heard from the computer.
Check the following: The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option. The volume level may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. See Hot keys on page 17 for more detail. If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on the computers left panel, the internal speakers automatically turn off.

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Appendix A

Specifications
This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.

Microprocessor

Intel Pentium M Processor with 1024 KB L2 cache

Memory

Main memory expandable up to 2 GB Two DDR DIMM slots Support 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB & 1GB DDR SDRAM modules 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS

Data storage

One high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk One 5.25-inch internal hot-swappable optical drive (AcerMedia bay)

Display and video

Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 32bit true color up to 1024 x 768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Dual independent display S-video for output to a television or display device that supports Svideo input
16-bit AC97 stereo audio Dual speakers Separate audio ports for headphone-out, and line-in/microphonein devices
Keyboard and pointing device
85-/86-key Windows keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device
Appendix A Specifications

I/O ports

One type II CardBus PC Card slot One RJ-45 jack (Ethernet 10/100) One RJ-11 phone jack (V.90/92) One DC-in jack for AC adapter One parallel port One VGA port for external monitor One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One microphone-in jack One IEEE 1394 port One S-video TV-out port Three USB 2.0 ports (Two in rear and one on left) One FIR port (IrDA)

Weight and dimensions

2.61 kg (5.75 lbs) for 14.1 LCD model 2.84 kg (6.26 lbs) for 15 LCD model 333.6 mm (W) x 276.3 mm (D) x 32 mm (H)

Environment

Temperature Operating: 5C ~ 35C Non-operating: -20C ~ 65C Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH
Humidity (non-condensing)

System

ACPI support DMI 2.0-compliant Microsoft Windows operating system
Battery pack 63 Wh Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge/3.5-hour charge-in-use
AC adapter 65-Watt Auto sensing 90~264Vac, 47~63Hz

Options

128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1GB memory upgrade modules Additional Li-Ion battery pack Additional AC adapter USB Floppy drive DVD/CD-RW combo, or DVD-RW drive

Appendix B

Notices
This appendix lists the general notices of your computer.

FCC notice

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Notice: Peripheral devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.

Use conditions

This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Appendix B Notices

Notice: Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Remarque lintention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.

Modem notices

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the bottom side of the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. Upon request, you must provide this information to your telephone company. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor.

TBR 21

This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - TBR 21] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.

Appendix B Notices controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we
recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
13 Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not
disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly.
14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your
accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).
Laser compliance statement
The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drives classification label (shown below) is located on the drive.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS DOUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIN LSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRLING VEDBNING SE IKKE IND I STRLEN. VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSTEILYLLE. VARNING: LASERSTRLNING NR DENNA DEL R PPNAD L TUIJOTA STEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRLEN VARNING: LASERSTRLNING NAR DENNA DEL R PPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRLEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRLING NAR DEKSEL PNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRLEN
Lithium battery statement
The TravelMate 290 series uses the lithium battery, models US18650G5 and ICR18650 only.
CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig hndtering. Udskiftning m kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Lver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandren. ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anvnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera anvnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. VAROITUS Pristo voi rjht, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hvit kytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. VORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

LCD pixel statement

The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or colored dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
Macrovision copyright protection notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.

A-Tick notice

For safety reasons, only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label. This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified. The unit shall be connected to Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008. Australian approved mains cord set shall be used with the equipment.
Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.

Regulatory Information

The Wireless module must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.
Canada - Industry Canada (IC)
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the standards listed below, following the provisions of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: ETSI EN 301 489-1/17 ETSI EN 300 328-2 EN V1.4.1.
USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in an Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the Wireless module is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Wireless module shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. The transmitter and the antenna are permanently installed inside the notebook, and are specific for this model (not for generic computer). The antenna of this device is installed on the top of the LCD display. For compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits. It should be operated with a separation distance of 20cm or more between the antenna and the body of the user, and the antenna should not be operated next to a nearby person. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 23 audio 26 adjusting the volume troubleshooting 50

connections network

display hotkeys 17 troubleshooting DVD 24 DVD movies playing 24 49
battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 45 brightness hotkeys 18
error messages Euro 18 53
FAQ. See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 49 front view 3
caps lock 14 on indicator 13 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD-ROM ejecting 24 ejecting manually 50 troubleshooting 50 cleaning computer vi computer bringing to meetings 29 caring for iv cleaning vi disconnecting 28 features 3, 10 indicators 12 keyboards 14 moving around 28 performance 10 security 33 setting up a home office 30 taking home 29 traveling internationally 31 traveling on local trips 31 troubleshooting 48 turning off iv
hard disk 23 help online services Hibernation mode hotkey 17 hotkeys 17 54
IEEE 1394 port 40 indicator lights 12 infrared 38 ITW. See warranty
keyboard 14 embedded numeric keypad hotkeys 17 lock keys 14 troubleshooting 50 Windows keys 16 15

LEDs 12

memory installing 43 upgrading 42 messages