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Acer TravelMate 200 Series User Manual

safety instructions

using electrical power

replacing the battery pack

operating environment

medical devices

potentially explosive environments

energy star

finding your comfort zone

first things first

taking care of your computer

taking care of your battery pack

Touchpad

Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)

Using the keyboard

Windows keys

Audio

Using the system utilities

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Acer Backup Manager

Power management

Acer eRecovery Management

Burn backup discs

Restore

Restore Windows from backup discs

Battery pack

Installing and removing the battery pack

Charging the battery

Battery-low warning

Taking your notebook PC with you

What to bring to meetings

Special considerations

Traveling internationally with the computer

Securing your computer

Entering passwords

Expanding through options

Built-in network feature

IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models)

ExpressCard (only for certain models)

Installing memory

BIOS utility

Using software

Frequently asked questions

recovery cds

Requesting service

Troubleshooting

Regulations and safety notices

Modem notices (only for certain models)

notice for australia

LCD pixel statement

The FCC RF safety requirement

Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210)

TravelMate 200

revision history

Chapter 1 System Specifications

System Block Diagram

Panel

left panel

right panel

bottom panel

Indicators

Keyboard

Hot Keys

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Chapter 2 System Utilities

system information

basic system settings

onboard device configuration

system security

load default settings

BIOS Flash Utility

System Utility Diskette

System Diagnostic Diskette

running pqa diagnostics program

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement

General Information

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

Removing the Battery Pack

Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

Removing the Extended Memory

Removing the Modem Board

Disassembling the LCD

removing the cable cover

removing the inverter board

removing the speakers

removing the microphone

removing the led board

removing the lcd cable

Disassembling the Upper Case

removing the cpu heatsink plate

removing the upper case

Disassembling the Lower Case

removing the fan

removing the modem cable

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

System Check Procedures

memory check

touchpad check

Index of Error Message

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

Intermittent Problems

Undetermined Problems

Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations

Bottom View

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

model definition and configuration

Appendix B Test Compatible Components

online support information

Board Layout