Acer TravelMate 2310 User manual

Chapter 1 1
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Platform
TIntel®Celeron®M 350/360/370 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)
TIntel®Pentium®M 715 processor (2MB L2 Cache, 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)
TSiS M661MX chipset
Memory
T256 MB or 512 MB of DDR 333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 1 GB with dual so DIMM
modules
T512 KB flash ROM BIOS for models employing Intel®Celeron®M processor; 2 MB flash ROM
BIOS for models employing Intel®Pentium®processor
Data storage
T40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk
TDVD-Dual or Combo drive
Display and graphics
TColor Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displaying at
-- 15” XGA (1024 X 768)
-- 15.4” WXGA (1280 X 800)
-- 15.4” WXGA Acer CrystalBrite (1280 X 800)
TSiSM661MX integrated 3D graphics with up to 64 MB of VRAM, supporting Microsoft®DirectX®
7.0
TDual independent display support
TMPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
Communication
TModem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
TLAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
TWireless LAN (optional): integrated miniPCI 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution
TAcer SignalUP wireless technology support
TWireless PAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth®
Audio
TAudio system with two built-in speakers
TSound Blaster ProTM and MS-Sound compatible
TBuilt-in microphone
System Introduction
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Input devices
T88-/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard
TTouchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button
TFour easy-launch buttons
TTwo front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth®LED-button
I/O interface
TThree USB 2.0 ports
TEthernet (RJ-45) port
TModem (RJ-11) port
TExternal display (VGA) port
TMicrophone/line-in jack
THeadphones/speaker/line-out port
TType II PC Card slot
TDC-in jack for AC adaptor

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System Block Diagram
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Size Document Number R ev
Date: Sheet of
BLOCK DIAGRAM
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126Wednesday, February 23, 2005
INTEL Mobile_479 CPU
266/333MHZ DDR
ATA 66/100
AC97
CLOCK GEN
Reltek
CPU
DDR-SODIMM1
DDR-SODIMM2
IDE-ODD
IDE-HDD
ATA 66/100
MODEM
RJ11
952023CG
CLK_SDRAM0~5,
CLK_SDRAM0~5#
LINE OUT
SIS M661MX
NB
SB
HUB I/F 66(266)MHZ
Touchpad
KBC(97551)
Keyboard
CELERON-M
PCI1410A
PCI BUS 33MHZ
RJ45
TI
10/100 LAN
USB1,2,3
USB 2.0
Wireless LAN
SYSTEM 3
USB PORT
MINI-PCI
REALTEK
AMP
SPEAKERMIC IN
MDC 1.5
HOST BUS 400MHZ
LPC 33MHZ
NS
PCMCIA
RTL8201CP
TRANSFORMER
ICS
3.3V/5V/12V
2.5VSUS/+2.5/VTT
ZL6
PCI ROUTING TABLE
REQ1# / GNT1#
REQ0# / GNT0#
IDSEL
AD22
AD17
INTERUPT
INTB# , INTC#
INTD#
DEVICE
MINI-PCI
TI 1410A
NS0013
FLASH FAN
CPU CORE
+3.3V
5V_S5
+2.5V
3V_S5
2.5VSUS
5VPCU
5VSUS
3VSUS
3VPCU
+5V
VCC_CORE
RGB
LVDS
MINI-USB
USB4
MAX9755
+12V
+1.8V
BATTERY CHARGER
1.8V_S5
SMDDR_VTERM
MVREF_DM
VTT
MVREF_DM
+1.8V/1.8V_S5
SMDDR_VTERM
5VPCU/3V_ALWAYS
3V_S5/5V_S5
3VSUS/5VSUS
SiS 963L
CRT
LVDS
SiS 302ELV
+5V
+5V
+5V
+5V
+3.3V
+3.3V +3.3V
+3.3V +5V
+3.3V
+5V
+3.3V
+3.3V
5VSUS 3VSUS
+2.5V
+1.25V
+3.3V
VCC_CORE
+5V
MII PHY
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Acer Computer Inc.
PROJECT :AS3500/TM2310(ZL6)

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Board Layout
Top View
13 Power Jack 14 CRT Connector
15 Battery Connector 16 ODD Connector
17 302ELV LVDS Encoder 18 RJ45 & RJ11 Connector
19 MINI PCI 20 Northbridge M760GX
21 CPU Socket 22 USB Connector
23 USB Connector 24 BIOS ROM
25 EC PC97551 26 RTC Battery
27 DDR SO-DIMM Socket1 28 LAN PHY RTL8201CP
29 DDR SO-DIMM Socket2 30 Southbridge 963L
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Bottom View
31 PCMCIA Connector 32 HDD Connector
33 USB Connector 34 LineOut Jack
35 Microphone Jack 36 LineIn Jack
37 WLAN Button 38 Bluetooth button
39 Battery LED 40 Power LED
41 Audio Codec ALC203 42 FAN Connector
1 Lid Switch 2 Panel Connector
3 LED Board Connector 4 Modem Connector
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5 Keyboard Connector 6 Bluetooth Module Connector
7 Touchpad Board Connector 8 Internal Microphone Connector
9 Clock Generator 10 PCMCIA Connector
11 MDC Connector 12 Internal Speaker Connector

Chapter 1 7
Panel
This is a brief introduction to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators.
Front view
#Item Description
1 Display screen Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer
output.
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Keyboard For entering data into you computer.
4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
computer.
5 Click buttons (Left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right
mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll
button.
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
computer mouse.
7 Status indicators LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show
the status of the computer and its functions and
components.
8 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
9 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

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Closed front view
Left view
#Icon Item/ Port Description
1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
2 Power indicator Lights up when the computer is on.
3 Battery indicator Lights up when the battery is being charged.
4 Bluetooth communication button/
indicator (for selected models)
Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth function.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication
(optional).
5 Wireless communication button/
indicator
Press to enable/disable the wireless function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication (optional).
6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD
player, stereo walkman).
7 Mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
8 Speaker/Line-Out/Headphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones).
9 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
devices (e.g., USB mouse, UsB camera).
# Item Description
# Item Description

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Right view
Rear view
#Icon Item/ Port Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs
depending on the optical drive type.
2 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
turned off.
4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
#Icon Item/ Port Description
1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot
2 PC card slot Accepts one Type II CardBus PC Card.
3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
4 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based
network.
5 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.
6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.

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Bottom view
#Icon Port Description
1 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor.
2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector).
3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
#Item Description
1 Hard disc bay Houses the computer’s hard disc (secured by a screw).
2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
3 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.
5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
6 Memory comparment House the computer’s main memory.

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Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front
panel.
NOTE: 1. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is charging.
NOTE: 2. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode.
Icon Function Description
Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.
Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical
drive is active.
Power Lights when the computer is on.
Battery Lights when the battery is being charged.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication.
Icon Function Description

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Launch Keys
Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They
are mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key “ “, and one user-programmable button.
Press “ “ to run the Acer eManager. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set ot email and internet programs,
but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch
Manager.
Launch key Default application
P User-programmable
Acer eManager (user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)
Mail Email application (user-programmable)
Fn>
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-F1
Fn-F2
"Acer
eManager" on page 23
Fn-F3
"Acer eManager" on page
23
Fn-F4
Fn>
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-F1
Fn-F2
"Acer
eManager" on page 23
Fn-F3
"Acer eManager" on page
23
Fn-F4
Fn>
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-F1
Fn-F2
"Acer
eManager" on page 23
Fn-F3
"Acer eManager" on page
23
Fn-F4

Chapter 1 13
Using the keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys.
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
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.
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Lock key Description
Caps Lock
@
When @is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock <Fn>+<F11>
]
When ]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.
Scroll Lock <Fn>+<F12>
[
When [is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up
or down arrow keys respectively. [does not work with some applications.
Desired access Num lock on Num lock off
Number keys on embedded
keypad
Type numbers in a normal manner.
Cursor-control keys on embedded
keypad
Hold <Shift> while using cursor-control
keys.
Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embedded
keypad.
Type the letters in a normal manner.

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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.
Keys Description
Windows logo key
Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below
are a few examples:
+ <Tab> (Activates the next Taskbar button)
+ <E> (Opens the My Computer window)
+ <F1> (Opens Help and Support)
+ <F> (Opens the Find: All Files dialog box)
+ <R> (Opens the Run dialog box)
+ <M> (Minimizes all windows)
<shift>+ +< M> (Undoes the minimize all windows)
Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
application’s context menu.
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-lHotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.
Fn-mAcer eSetting Launches Acer eSetting in the eManager set by the
Acer Empowering key..

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Special keys
You can locate the Euro symbol at the upper-center (for European keyboard) and/or bottom-right (Chinese
keyboard) of your keyboard. To type:
Fn-nPower Management Launches Power options.
Fn-oSleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-pDisplay toggle Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected) and both the display
screen and external monitor.
Fn-qScreen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
Fn-rTouchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-sSpeaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn-wVolume up Increases the sound volume.
Fn-yVolume down Decreases the sound volume.
Fn-xBrightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-¨zBrightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Hot Key Icon Function Description

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The Euro symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the <Euro> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold
<Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of
the keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method).
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the <Euro> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold
<Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of the
keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method).
NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.

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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a 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 suuport.
Touchpad basics
The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:
* Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
* Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution
functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchapd is
the same as clicking the left button.
* Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your
cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The
touchpad is sensitive to finger movement, hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Taping
harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.
Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Touchpad (2) Center button (3)
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 cursor on
the touchpad.
Tap twice (at the same speed
as double-clicking a mouse
button); hold finger to the
touchpad on the second tap
and drag the cursor.
Access
context menu
Click once.
Scroll Click and hold to
move up/down/left/
right.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
System Board Major Chip
Item Controller
System core logic SiS M661MX+SiS 963L
Audio controller RealTek ALC203 AC 97 Codec
Video controller built-in SiS M661MX
Keyboard controller KB910
CardBus Controller ENE CB712
IEEE Controller VIA VT6301S
Processor
Item Specification
CPU type Intel®Celeron®M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB
Intel®Pentium®M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB
CPU package SMT PGA 754 pin
CPU core voltage Low speed: 0.8V
High speed: 1.5V
CPU I/O voltage 1.2V
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Pheonix BIOS
BIOS Version 3A05
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 512Kbyte
BIOS package 32 Pin PLCC-lead
Supported protocols ACPI 2.0 (if available, at least 1.0b), SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2, Boot Block,
PXE 2.0, Mobile PC2001, Hard Disk Password, INT 13h Extensions, PCI
Bus Power Management interface Specification, EI Torito-Bootable CD-
ROM Format Specification V1.0, Simple Boot Flag 1.0
Second Level Cache
Item Specification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size 512KB for Intel®Celeron®M processor
2MB for Intel®Pentium®M processor
1st level cache control Always Enabled
2nd level cache control Always Enabled
Cache scheme control Fixed-in write back
µ

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Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to
form other combinations.
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller built-in CPU
Intel®Celeron®M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz
FSB
Intel®Pentium®M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB
Onboard memory size 0MB
DIMM socket number 2 Sockets
Supports memory size per socket 256MB
Supports maximum memory size 1024MB
Supports DIMM type DDR-DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 333 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 2.5 V/1.25V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin so-DIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they
match the above specifications .
Memory Combinations
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
0MB 256MB 256MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
256MB 0MB 256MB
256MB 256MB 512MB
256MB 512MB 768MB
512MB 0MB 512MB
512MB 256MB 768MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
LAN Interface
Item Specification
Chipset RealTek 8201CP
Supports LAN protocol 10/100
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Right side
Modem Interface
Item Specification
Chipset CS1037 Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B)
Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.92MDC
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Right side

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Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)
Item Specification
Chipset
Data throughput 11M~54M bps
Protocol 802.11 b+g
Interface Mini-PCI type II
Floppy Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name There is no FDD module for this product
Floppy Disk Specifications
Media recognition 2DD (720KB) 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 2HD (1.44MB)
Sectors/track 9 15 18
Tracks 80 80 80
Data transfer rate
(Kbit/s)
1 MB 1.6 MB 2 MB
Rotational speed (RPM) 300 360 300
Read/write heads 2
Encoding method MFM
Power Requirement
Input Voltage (V) +5V
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & Model
Name
HGST MORAGA
IC25N060ATMR04-0
08K0634
Seagate N2 ST960821A
TOSHIBA PLUTO
MK6025GAS
HGST MORAGA
IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635
Seagate N2 ST9808210A
TOSHIBA PLUTO
MK6025GAS
TOSHIBA PLUTO
MK1031GAS
SEAGATE N2 ST9100822A
Capacity (MB) 60000 80000 100000
Bytes per sector 512 512 512
Logical heads 16 16 16
Logical sectors 63 63 63
Drive Format
Logical cylinders 16383 16383 16383
Physical read/write
heads
3/3/4 4/3/2 4
Disks 2/2/4 2/2/4 2
Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8MBytes (8192kbytes) 8MBytes (8192kbytes) 8MBytes
Interface ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6 ATA/ATAPI-6
Data transfer, rate
(host~buffer, Mbytes/
s)
100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec
DC Power Requirements