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Acer TravelMate 6410 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 TravelMate 6460/6410 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 2 Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 4 • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details.

  • Page 5: Replacing The Battery Pack

    To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws.

  • Page 6: Tips And Information For Comfortable Use

    Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.
  • Page 7 Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. •...

  • Page 8: First Things First

    First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

  • Page 9: Taking Care Of Your Computer

    To turn the power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn>...

  • Page 10: Taking Care Of Your Battery Pack

    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. •...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning and servicing Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology password Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer ePerformance Management Your Acer notebook tour Front view...
  • Page 12 Acer GraviSense Using Acer GraviSense Protecting the HDD Anti-Theft Acer Trusted Platform Module (TPM) User roles Initialization and Administration of the Acer Security Platform54 User Authentication Migrating Keys to other Systems Acer TPM-based fingerprint reader Password choice Correct scanning procedure User’s Fingers and additional encryption performed by TPM chip58...
  • Page 13 Before you call Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+ Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to take with you...
  • Page 14 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Modem notices Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) The FCC RF safety requirement Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking LCD panel ergonomic specifications...

  • Page 15: Acer Empowering Technology

    Management for the first time. If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.

  • Page 16: Acer Enet Management

    To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.
  • Page 17 Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.

  • Page 18: Acer Epower Management

    Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported.

  • Page 19: Battery Status

    • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. • Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View information about Acer ePower Management.

  • Page 21: Acer Epresentation Management

    Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external device or projector using the hot key: Fn + F5. If the external display supports auto-detection, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system. For projectors and external devices that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting.

  • Page 22: Acer Tpm-Based Edatasecurity Management

    MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption. This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own file-specific password when encrypting a file.
  • Page 23 Note: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related passwords!
  • Page 24 If the TPM hardware is detected, there will be an additional 'TPM Settings' button at the bottom of the System Administration panel. Clicking 'TPM Settings' will switch to the form for the TPM protection option selection, as shown below. The user will have to enter the supervisor password whenever the TPM integration option needs to be changed.

  • Page 25: Acer Elock Management

    • Floppy disk drives — 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the devices types. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked.

  • Page 27: Acer Erecovery Management

    Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's hard drive. By default, user-created backups are stored on the D:\ drive.
  • Page 28 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 93 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD.

  • Page 29: Acer Esettings Management

    Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. •...

  • Page 30: Acer Eperformance Management

    Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: •...

  • Page 31: Your Acer Notebook Tour

    Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Front view Item Description Acer Oribcam 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication (for selected models).

  • Page 32: Closed Front View

    Item Description Acer FineTrack Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse when used together with the click buttons. See “FineTrack basics” on page 29 for more details. Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. Security identification (for selected models).

  • Page 33: Left View

    Icon Item Battery indicator Bluetooth communication switch/indicator Wireless communication switch/indicator Infrared port Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack Latch Left view # Icon Item Ventilation slots 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Two USB 2.0 ports ExpressCard/34 ExpressCard/34 slot Description Indicates the computer's battery status. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

  • Page 34: Right View

    PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. SmartCard Right view Item Acer MediaBay optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole USB 2.0 port...

  • Page 35: Rear View

    Rear view Icon Item S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. Ethernet (RJ-45) port serial port Digital Video Interface -Digital port External display (VGA) port DC-in jack Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible Description Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (for selected models).

  • Page 36: Base View

    Battery bay Hard disk bay Acer DASP Memory compartment ezDock II/II+ connector Description Lock or unlock Acer MediaBay device. Locks the battery in position. Release the battery pack. Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).

  • Page 37: Specifications

    FSB), supporting Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel® EM64T) Mobile Intel® 945GM/PM Express chipset (for selected models) Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual- band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi- Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology...
  • Page 38 360 (W) x 271 (D) x 35.5 (H) mm and weight (14.2 x 10.6 x 1.4 inches) • 3.12 kg (6.88 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack and Acer MediaBay 6-cell second battery pack • 2.85 kg (6.27 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack and optical drive •...
  • Page 39 Communication • Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam™ and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for selected models) • Acer OrbiCam™ integrated 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera (for selected models), featuring: • 225º ergonomic rotation •...
  • Page 40 • Acer ezDock II+ • Acer MediaBay 80/100/120/160 GB second hard disk drive • Acer MediaBay 6-cell 3800 mAh Li-ion second battery pack • 8-cell 4800 mAh Li-ion primary battery pack • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM module •...

  • Page 41: Indicators

    Indicators The computer has eight easy-to-read status indicators, including five on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Description Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

  • Page 42: Easy-Launch Buttons

    Empowering Technology" on page 1. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page 45.

  • Page 43: Finetrack And Finetrack Buttons

    FineTrack and FineTrack buttons The built-in FineTrack is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you use your finger to move the FineTrack. Its central location on the keyboard provides optimum comfort and support. FineTrack basics The following items show you how to use the FineTrack and FineTrack buttons: •...

  • Page 44: Touchpad

    Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad:...
  • Page 45 • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

  • Page 46: Using Acer Finetouch Keyboard

    Using Acer FineTouch keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

  • Page 47: Windows Keys

    Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <...
  • Page 48 <Fn> + <→> Brightness up <Fn> + < ← > Brightness down Description Displays help on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering...

  • Page 49: Special Keys

    Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5>...

  • Page 50: Ejecting The Optical (Cd Or Dvd) Drive Tray

    Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.

  • Page 51: Audio

    Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 33 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.

  • Page 52: Acer Orbicam

    LCD panel. The camera's 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so you transmit the best video conference quality over an Instant Messenger service.

  • Page 53: Launching The Acer Orbicam

    Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop. Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution.

  • Page 54: Camera Settings

    Options Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from the pop-up menu.

  • Page 55: Capturing Photos/Videos

    Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display/play a preview of the photo/video clip.

  • Page 56: Using The Acer Orbicam As Webcam

    Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world.
  • Page 57 Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera.

  • Page 58: Using The System Utilities

    Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:...

  • Page 59: Launch Manager

    Acer GridVista is simple to set up: Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.

  • Page 60: Norton Antivirus

    Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan: Start Norton AntiVirus.

  • Page 61: Securing Your Computer

    Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Security features include anti-theft and system security: • Anti-theft Kensington lock, a security notch Acer GraviSense • System security Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management Acer TPM-based fingerprint utility Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management SmartCard BIOS passwords...

  • Page 62: Using A Computer Security Lock

    (this is known as "parking" the heads) in the event that sudden motion is detected. Acer GraviSense can also be set to activate an alarm in case your notebook is moved by an unauthorized person.

  • Page 63: Protecting The Hdd

    Protecting the HDD Activate this feature by right-clicking on the tray icon and selecting Hard Drive Protection. Selecting this function will halt data transactions to the HDD in the event that any vibration or movement which exceeds the level tolerated by the HDD is detected.
  • Page 64 If you enter a password that is invalid for any reason, you will be prompted to try a new password. • When activated, Acer GraviSense will show a full-screen image and a password window. • When activated, the Anti-Theft feature will disable the following...

  • Page 65: Acer Trusted Platform Module (Tpm)

    MD-5) for highest possible performance, as well as a true random number generator (TRNG). The Acer Security Platform Solution Software is a comprehensive set of tools that takes advantage of the Trusted Platform Module embedded in your system. This solution provides services to easily create digital certificates using the Trusted Platform Module and to manage these certificates.

  • Page 66: Initialization And Administration Of The Acer Security Platform54

    The initial status of the Acer Security Platform is disabled by default on delivery to the customer. This ensures that no flow of confidential information from the Acer Security Platform back to Acer can occur in this phase, as there are no shared secrets in any form.

  • Page 67: Password Authentication

    Security Platform. Only after successful authentication your Basic User Key can be used. The Acer Security Platform Solution provides two authentication levels to protect your Basic User Key: Password Authentication The Basic User Key is protected with the Basic User Password. This password has to be typed in manually.

  • Page 68: Migrating Keys To Other Systems

    Enhanced Authentication can be controlled by policies. Migrating Keys to other Systems Once a system user is set up as an Acer Security Platform User, there may arise the requirement to provide the user-specific security environment not only on the computer where the setup happened, but also on other computers the user has access to.

  • Page 69: Acer Tpm-Based Fingerprint Reader

    Acer TPM-based fingerprint reader Note: This feature is only available on certain models. Acer TPM-based Protector Suite QL provides fingerprint-based biometric identification and TPM solution to control access to your computer’s drives. The utility is accessed via the Protector Suite icon on the taskbar. Below is a brief description of the steps for fingerprint scanning and user enrollment.

  • Page 70: User's Fingers And Additional Encryption Performed By Tpm Chip58

    The application window will indicate a successful scan. If the scan quality is poor, repeat the procedure. Note: Make sure to keep the finger flat throughout the scanning procedure. User’s Fingers and additional encryption performed by TPM chip You can use Protector Suite QL to create fingerprint samples to identify a user. The application can record prints of up to all 10 fingers, depending on the level of security required.
  • Page 71 • Once you have successfully enrolled a finger, swipe it to access the Protector Suite QL Control Center options. • After entering the Control Center expand the Settings menu and select System Settings.
  • Page 72 • Once the System Settings window opens, click the TPM tab to access controls for your system's TPM module. • Press the Initialize TPM button and wait. You will be prompted when the operation completes successfully. • Press the Finish button and you will be returned to the main Control Center window.
  • Page 73 • Expand the Fingerprints menu and select Enroll or Edit Fingerprints. • Follow the procedure as before until you reach the Advanced Security window. • Ensure that the Enable Advanced Security for the current user box is checked and then continue until enrollment is completed. •...

  • Page 74: Using Boot Security

    • Set the backup password. This backup password can be used in case of hardware failure to bypass the fingerprint authentication. We recommend using a strong complex password. If you do not define the backup password, you can lose your data in case of authentication hardware failure.

  • Page 75: Biomenu

    How to Enable Fingerprint System Boot Authentication Settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protector Suite QL application prior to enabling and configuring the Fingerprint Power-on Security System. Check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings. See Manual for Fingerprint Registration/Enrollment instructions.

  • Page 76: Lock Computer

    Lock computer The first menu item contains the Lock computer command which locks your computer. Swipe your finger over the sensor to unlock the computer again. Registered Sites Displays a list of your web pages registered by Password Bank. To display and fill in a registered page in your default web browser, click the web page name in the list.
  • Page 77 • Display a web page or a dialog you want to register. • Fill in the data that you want to be replayed when you visit the web page/ dialog and swipe your finger in the future. • Use the sensor to display the Biomenu. •...

  • Page 78: Control Center

    Control Center The Control Center contains various functions for fingerprint management and setting up your fingerprint software. Accessible options depend on the software status, hardware used, and installed applications. How to restore your data from systemboard crash? When the system is crashed by accident, please use the back-up TPM key and supervisor password to restore the data protected by Fingerprint and eDataSecurity.

  • Page 79: Using The Smartcard

    Using the SmartCard This software includes the following components: PlatinumPAS™, PlatinumSecure™ and PlatinumKey™. Together, they provide you with multiple levels of security. • PlatinumPAS implements the first security measure at the BIOS level and runs during the BIOS routine check when a computer is powered up or rebooting.

  • Page 80: Registering Your Smartcard

    If you enable this feature, please make sure that your warranty card is completed and sent back to Acer. This information will be used by Acer service centers to confirm ownership in case your SmartCard "key" is lost or damaged.

  • Page 81: Running Platinumsecure

    Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure enhances the secure logon procedure for Windows® 2000 or XP at the operating system level. It provides user authentication with an encryption/decryption function using the SmartCard. If your SmartCard is unavailable, the Emergency Card can serve as a temporary replacement for the SmartCard. After installation, the PlatinumSecure icon appears on the Windows desktop.
  • Page 82 When Disable PlatinumPAS is selected, the PlatinumPAS Preboot Authentication System will be disabled. When Disable PlatinumSecure is selected, the PlatinumSecure Windows Logon Authentication with the SmartCard will be disabled, which means that the protection of your notebook as well as other options under System Lock Option and Password Option will be disabled, too.

  • Page 83: Running Platinumkey

    To find the Encrypt/Decrypt commands: • Right-click on the Start menu, • Right-click on a folder or icon on your Windows desktop, or • In Windows Explorer, right-click on a selected folder, file, or group of files. Running PlatinumKey PlatinumKey provides one-click logon to all password-required websites.

  • Page 84: Using Passwords

    to backup the information on your SmartCard?" The default answer is Yes, and it will enable you to store your information (excluding the Credit Cards) on the 360 Degree Web secure website server for backup purposes in case the card is lost/stolen. If you choose No, you will only be able to save My Info, Credit Cards and 5 Websites on your SmartCard.

  • Page 85: Entering Passwords

    Important! Be sure to well record your Acer Supervisor and Hard Disk password. If you forget your password, please contact with Acer Customer Service. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the left-hand corner of the display screen.

  • Page 86: Boot Sequence

    "password on boot" under BIOS, so they can finish both supervisor and user password setup by using Acer eSettings Management. Once the user's fingerprint is matched, the system will boot the operating system without requiring a password.

  • Page 87: Enabling Or Disabling Acer Tpm Security

    <F5> and <F6> keys to set this value to Enable & Activate or Deactivate & Disable. Your system will activate the BIOS utility automatically after rebooting, then enter Acer TPM management security setup. Please select Execute to confirm or Reject to skip your selection.

  • Page 88: Enabling Disk-To-Disk Recovery

    Note: During boot up additional time is required to initialize the TPM layer, as a result you may find that boot times become slightly longer with TPM enabled. Enabling disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen.

  • Page 89: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: •...
  • Page 90 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 all option. •...

  • Page 91: Recovery Cds

    It is important to back up all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled.

  • Page 92: Requesting Service

    To start the recovery process: Restart the system. While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature occupies 4 to 5 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk.

  • Page 93: Taking Your Notebook Pc With You

    Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+ Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from Acer ezDock II/II+: Make sure that the battery pack is charged enough for normal operation. Make sure the security lock key of ezDock II/II+ is in place and in the unlocked position.

  • Page 94: What To Bring To Meetings

    If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing <Fn> + <F4>. Then close and latch the display.

  • Page 95: What To Take With You

    Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen. What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord •...

  • Page 96: Preparing The Computer

    • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Acer MediaBay battery pack • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling: •...

  • Page 97: Special Considerations

    • Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to customs officials • International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: •...

  • Page 98: Expanding Through Options

    Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section.

  • Page 99: Built-In Network Feature

    Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network.

  • Page 100: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394- compatible device like a video camera or digital camera.

  • Page 101: Pc Card Slot

    PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These cards should have a PC Card logo on them. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs.

  • Page 102: Expresscard

    ExpressCard The ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and expandability of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters.

  • Page 103: Installing Memory

    Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. Turn on the computer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.

  • Page 104: Enable Disk-To-Disk Recovery

    Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this value to Enabled.

  • Page 105: Power Management

    Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD.

  • Page 106: Create Backup

    You can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. Boot to Windows XP Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next.

  • Page 107: Create Factory Default Image Cd

    When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature. Boot to Windows XP. Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next.

  • Page 108: Change Password

    Change password Acer eRecovery Management and Acer disk-to-disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management. Boot to Windows XP. Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter shows you 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 yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.
  • Page 110 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.

  • Page 111: Regulations And Safety Notices

    Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. 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.

  • Page 112: Modem Notices

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.)

  • Page 113: Notice For Australia

    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.

  • Page 114: Notice For New Zealand

    Notice for New Zealand The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of...

  • Page 115: Laser Compliance Statement

    Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

  • Page 116: Radio Device Regulatory Notice

    Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules).

  • Page 117: The Fcc Rf Safety Requirement

    LAN Mini PCI Card/ Mini Card built in to the screen section and all persons. Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI Card/ Mini Card adapter implements a transmission diversity function. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas.

  • Page 118: Canada - Low-Power License-Exempt Radio Communication Devices (Rss-210)

    This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

  • Page 119: Federal Communications Comission Declaration Of Conformity

    Address of responsible party: Contact person: Tel: Fax: Notebook PC TravelMate 6460/6410 TravelMate 646xxx/641xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Acer America Corporation 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 Mr. Young Kim 408-922-2909 408-922-2606...

  • Page 120: Declaration Of Conformity For Ce Marking

    Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Name of manufacturer: Beijing Acer Information Co., Ltd. Address of Huade Building, No.18, ChuangYe Rd. manufacturer: ShangDi Zone, HaiDian District Beijing PRCE marking Contact person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw...

  • Page 121: Lcd Panel Ergonomic Specifications

    Class IV 85.0° Illuminance level: • α [250 + (250cos )] lx where Color: Source D65 • Ordinary LCD: Class I • Protective or Acer CrystalBrite • Class III Both • • • Class II α = 85° ™ LCD:...

  • Page 122: Index

    Index AC adapter caring for audio adjusting the volume troubleshooting battery pack caring for BIOS utility brightness hotkeys caps lock on indicator care AC adapter battery pack computer CD-ROM ejecting manually troubleshooting cleaning computer computer caring for cleaning disconnecting features indicators keyboards moving around...
  • Page 123 num lock on indicator numeric keypad embedded password types PC Card ejecting inserting ports printer troubleshooting problems CD-ROM display keyboard printer startup troubleshooting questions setting location for modem use safety CD or DVD FCC notice modem notices scroll lock security keylock passwords smart card...

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