Acer 3200 Series Manuals

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  Revision History
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  Table of Contents

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Chapter 1 System Specifications

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  Features
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  System Block Diagram
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  Board Layout
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    Top View
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    Bottom View
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  Outlook View
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    Front Open View
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    Front Panel
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    Left Panel
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    Right Panel
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    Rear Panel
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    Bottom Panel
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  Indicators
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  Using the Keyboard
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    Lock Keys
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  Embedded Numeric Keypad
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  Windows Keys
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  Hot Keys
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  The Euro Symbol
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  Launch Keys
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  Touchpad
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    Touchpad Basics
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  Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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  Parallel Port
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  Environmental Requirements
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  Power Management
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  Mechanical Specification

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Chapter 2 System Utilities

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  BIOS Setup Utility
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    Navigating the BIOS Utility
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    Infomation
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    Main
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    Advanced
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    Security
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    Setting a Password
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    Boot
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    Exit
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  BIOS Flash Utility

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Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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  General Information
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    Before You Begin
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  Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
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  Removing the Battery Pack
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  Removing the Optical Module/Hdd Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD Module
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    Removing the Optical Module
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    Removing the HDD Module
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    Removing the Wireless LAN Card
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    Removing the LCD Module
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  Disassembling the Main Unit
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    Remove the Function Key Board and the Keyboard
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    Separate the Main Unit Into the Logic Upper and the Logic Lower Assembly
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    Disassembling the Logic Upper Assembly
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    Disassembling the Logic Lower Assembly
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  Disassembling the LCD Module
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  Disassembling the External Modules
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    Disassembling the HDD Module
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    Disassembling the Optical Drive Module

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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

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  System Check Procedures
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    External Diskette Drive Check
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    External CD-ROM Drive Check
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    Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
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    Memory Check
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    Power System Check
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    Touchpad Check
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  Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
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  Index of Error Messages
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  POST Codes
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  Index of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message
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  Intermittent Problems
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  Undetermined Problems
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  How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive
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    CD to Disk Recovery
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    Disk to Disk Recovery

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Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations

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  Top View
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  Bottom View

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Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

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  Exploded Diagram

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Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration

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  Ferrari 3200 Series

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Appendix B Test Compatible Components

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  Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test

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Appendix C Online Support Information

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  Index

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  Travelmate 3200 Series
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  First Things First
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    Your Guides
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    Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer
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      Turning Your Computer On and Off
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      Taking Care of Your Computer
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      Taking Care of Your Ac Adapter
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      Taking Care of Your Battery Pack
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      Cleaning and Servicing
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      Table of Contents

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1 Getting to Know Your Travelmate

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  A Travelmate Tour
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    Front View
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    Closed Front View
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    Left View
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    Right View
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    Rear View
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    Bottom View
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  Features
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  Indicators
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  Using the Keyboard
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    Lock Keys
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    Embedded Numeric Keypad
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    Windows Keys
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    Hot Keys
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    The Euro Symbol
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    Launch Keys
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  Touchpad
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    Touchpad Basics
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  Storage
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    Hard Disk
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    Optical Drive
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    Playing DVD Movies
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  Audio
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  Power Management
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  Moving Around with Your Travelmate
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    Disconnecting From the Desktop
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    Moving Around
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    Taking the Computer Home
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      What to Bring with You
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      Special Considerations
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      Setting Up a Home Office
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    Traveling with the Computer
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    Traveling Internationally with the Computer
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  Securing Your Computer
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    Using a Computer Security Lock
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    Setting a Password

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2 Customizing My Computer

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  Expanding Through Options
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    Connectivity Options
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      Fast Infrared
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      Universal Serial Bus
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      Ieee 1394 Port
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      Pc Card Slot
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    Upgrade Options
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  Using System Utilities
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    Acer Emanager
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    Launch Manager
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    BIOS Utility
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  D to D Recovery (Disc to Disc)
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    Multilingual Operating System Installation
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    Restore Without a Recovery CD
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    Setup Password and Exit

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3 Troubleshooting My Computer

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  Frequently-Asked Questions
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  Troubleshooting Tips
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  Error Messages
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  Requesting Service
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    Itw
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    Before You Call

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Appendix A Specifications

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Appendix B Regulation & Safety Notices

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  Energy Star Guidelines Compliance
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  Fcc Notice
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  Declaration of Conformity for Eu Countries
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  Modem Notices
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  Notice for Usa
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  Notice for Australia
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  Notice for New Zealand
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  Important Safety Instructions
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  Laser Compliance Statement
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  Lcd Pixel Statement
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  Radio Device Regulatory Notice
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  The Fcc Rf Safety Requirement

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Index