Acer Travelmate 6460, Travelmate 6410 Service Manual

Acer

TravelMate 6460/6410

Service Guide

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates of notebook TravelMate 6460/6410 service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

September 26, 2006 first release

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed “as is”. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the

current topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not

doing specific actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware

or software problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the

accomplishment of procedures.

Preface

Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's “global” product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reason, if a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

System Specification

Specification

Operating System

• Windows® VistaTM Capable

• Windows

• Genuine Windows® XP Professional x 64 Edition

• Genuine Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2)

• Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)

Platform

• Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring:

• Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (4MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33GHz, 667MHz FSB),

• Mobile Intel® 945GM/PM Express chipset (for selected model)

• Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or Intel® PRO/

VistaTM Premium Ready (for selected models)

or T5500/T5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83GHz, 667MHz FSB), supporting Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel

Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Acer SignalUp

EM64T)

wireless technology

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solution, supporting

System Memory

• Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dualchannel support)

Display and Graphics

• 15.4” WSXGA + high-brightness TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista

• 15.4” WXGA + high-brightness TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista

• 15” SXGA + high-brightness TFT LCD, 1400 x 1050 pixel resolution

• 15” XGA + high-brightness TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution

• ATI Mobility

up to 384MB of shared system memory), supporting ATI PowerPlayTM 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and DualView

• Mobile Intel Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224MB of shared memory supporting Microsoft

independent display (for selected models)

• Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution via non-integrated CRT display

• MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

• 16.7 million colors

• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support (for selected models)

Radeon® X1300 with up to 512MB HyperMemoryTM (128MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM,

(for selected models)

945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media

DirectX® 9.0 and dual

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• DVI-D (true digital video interface) support (for selected models)

Audio

• Intel® High-Definition audio support

• Two built-in Acer 3D Sonic (1.5W) stereo speakers

• Built-in microphone

• SoundBlaster Pro

and MS Sound compatible

Storage Subsystem

• 60/80/100/120/160GB or higher Serial ATA hard disk driver with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)

• Acer Media Bay hot-swappable 80/100/120/160GB Serial ATA second hard disk drive

• Acer Media Bay hot-swappable optical drive:

• 8X DVD Super Multi double layer drive

• DVD/CD-RW combo drive

• 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick

Stick PRO

(MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models)

(MS), Memory

Communication

• Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam

• Acer OrbiCam

• 225 degree ergonomic rotation

• Acer VisageON

• Acer PrimaLiteTM technology

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready

• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; ASF 2.0 support; Wake-on-LAN ready

• WPAN: Bluetooth

• WLAN: integrated Intel

3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED SignalUp

and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for selected models)

integrated 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera (for selected models), featuring:

technology

2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or

wireless technology

solution, supporting Acer

Input Devices

• Security access via TravelMate TPM-based fingerprint reader / TravelMate SmartCard reader (for selected models)

• 88/89-key Acer FineTouch

keyboard with five degree curve, inverted “T“ cursor layout, 2.5 mm

(minimum) key travel

• 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows

keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad,

international language support

• Dual navigation control, featuring Acer FineTrack

with two FineTrackTM buttons and touch pad with 4-

way scroll button

• Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet and user-programmable button

• Two communication LED switches: WLAN and Bluetooth

I/O Interface

• Acer ezDock II and ezDock II+ connector

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• ExpressCardTM/34 slot (for selected models)

• PC Card slot (Type II)

• TravelMate fingerprint reader (for selected models)

• 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) (for selected models)

• Three USB 2.0 ports

• DVI-D port (for selected models)

• IEEE 1394 port (for selected models)

• Fast Infrared (FIR) port (for selected models)

• External display (VGA) port

• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port (for selected models)

• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack

• Serial port

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• Modem (RJ-11) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

Power Subsystem

• ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standards: Stand-by and Hibernation power-saving modes support

• 71W 4800mAh 8-cell Li-Ion battery pack and 44.4W 4000mAh 6-cell Li-Ion battery pack

• Acer QuicChargeTM technology:

• 80% charge in 1 hour

• 2-hour rapid charge system-off

• 2.5-hour charge-in-use

• 3-pin 90W AC adapter

Security

• Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)

• Acer GraviSense and Acer Anti-Theft HDD protection technologies (for selected models)

• TravelMate TPM-based fingerprint solution (for selected models)

• TravelMate SmartCard solution (for selected models)

• TravelMate TPM (Trusted Platform Module) solution, Acer eDataSecurity Management support (for

selected models)

• Kensington lock slot

• BIOS user, HDD and supervisor passwords

Dimensions and Weight

• 360 (W) x 271 (D) x 35.5 (H) mm (14.2 x 10.6 x 1.4 inches)

• 3.12 kg (6.88 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack and Acer Media Bay 6-cell second battery pack

• 2.85 kg (6.27 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack and optical drive

• 2.7 kg (5.94 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack and optical drive

Environment

• Temperature:

• Operating: 5

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C to 35 oC

• Non-operating: -20 oC to 65 oC

• Humidity (non-condensing):

• Operating: 20% to 80%

• Non-operating: 20% to 80%

Warning!

For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when you add or change components.

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Block Diagram

DC/DC System power

System Charger &

(IMVP-6

VR)

SPDIF OUT

SPEAKER

LINE IN

FLASH ROM

BIOS

KBC1122

BATTERY

RJ11

MIC-JACK

HP-JACK

SMSC

PORT REPLICATOR

MDC / Modem

Module 56K

3.3V, AZALIA

AUDIO CODEC

RTL ALC883D

AZALIA

3.3V, LPC_Interface,33MHz

USB 7

Docking

USB 6

Camera

USB 5

Finger Printer

USB 4

Blue Tooth

USB 3

Express Card

USB 2

CONN C

USB 1

CONN B

USB 0

CONN A

ICH7-M

652 BGA

XGA/SXGA

15.4" TFT

SPI FLASH

(HDCP)

128MB/256MB

M52/M54/M56

VRAM

DMI x4

S-VIDEO

LCM

VGA CHIP

ATI

PCI Express x16

4GB/Sec

1466 uFCBGA

CRT ( MB )

Switch

PI5V330

Switch

PI5V330

Calistoga

945GM/PM

S-VIDEO

DVI ( MB )

( DOCK )

CRT

DVI

DVI SW

DVI IC

CH 7307

Yonah/Merom

(uFCPGA)

FSB, 533/667 MHz

SERIAL PORT

( MB & DOCK )

( DOCK )

TITLE

SIZE

CODE

DOC. NUMBER

3-AXIS SENSOR

KIONIX KXP84

Stick Point

FIR

PARALLEL PORT

SIO 1036

SMSC

INF_SLB9635TT

TPM 1.2

Touch PAD

PATA_ODD

HDD

Multi-Bay

Main Board

6 IN 1

SOLT

SMART CARD

SOLT

On Main Board

1394 CONN

CARDBUS

TYPE II

1394 PORT 1 1394 PORT 2

On Docking

(6 Pin)

On Docking

(4 Pin)

SATA_RAID

OZ128

OZ601

TSB43AB22

Controller

SATA_HDD

3.3V, PCI_Interface,33MHz

CARD READER

CARD BUS IC

IEEE 1394

PCI_EXPRESS X1

( MB )

( DOCK )

INTEL WRIELESS LAN

BCM5787MKMLG

1.8V, DDR2 Interface, 533/667 MHz

EXPRESS CARD

ANT

MINI CARD

ANT

LAN CONTROLLER IC

LAN SW

PI3L301D

RJ45 ( DOCK )

RJ45 ( MB )

SLG8LP462 (64PIN)

Clock Generator

DDR2_SODIMM0

DDR2_SODIMM1

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Outlook Tour

Just for Starters...

Front View

# Item Description

1 Acer Orbicam 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. (for selected

models)

2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.

3 Acer FineTouch Keyboard Serves to enter data into the computer.

4 Acer FineTrack Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer

mouse when used together with the click buttons.

5 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

6 Fingerprint reader Security identification. (for selected models)

7 Touch pad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer

mouse.

8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the

computer’s functions and components.

9 3D sonic speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

10 11 Click buttons

(left, center and right)

12 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the

The left and right buttons work like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a four-way scroll button.

computer.

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13 FineTrack buttons (left and

“FineTrack basics” on page 29

“Indicators” on page 27

“FineTrack basics” on page 29

“Indicators” on page 27

"Easy-launch buttons" on page 28

"Launch keys" on page 10

right)

14 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

15 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the

16 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

Work like the left and right mouse buttons when used together with the center-keyboard FineTrack.

computer’s functions and components.

Closed Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.

2 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.

3 Bluetooth

4Wireless

5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-

6 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.

7 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo

8 Headphones/speaker/

9 N/A Latch Locks and releases the lid.

communication button/ indicator

line-out jack

Enables/disables the Bluetooth communication. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

aware computer). (for selected models)

walkman).

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

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Left View

"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10

# Icon Item Description

1 N/A Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

prolonged use.

2 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. (for selected

models)

3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB

camera). (3 total)

4 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard module. (for selected

models)

5 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS

PRO), Multi Media Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD). (for selected models)

6 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.

7 N/A PC Card slot eject

button

8 N/A SmartCard Accepts the TravelMate SmartCard. (for selected

Right View

# Item Description

1 Acer Media Bay optical

drive

2 Optical disk access

indicator

3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.

5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). (3

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

total)

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

models)

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Rear View

Note:

# Icon Item Description

1 S-video port/TV out

port (NTSC/PAL) port

2 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.

2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based networks.

4 Serial port Connects to serial devices.

Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. (for selected models)

5 Digital Video Interface -

Digital port

6 External display (VGA)

port

7 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

8 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computers security

Supports digital video connections. (for selected models)

Connects to an external display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

lock.

Base View

# Item Description

1 Acer Media Bay release

latch

2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

3 Battery latch Releases the battery for removal.

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Locks or unlocks Acer Media Bay device.

4 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws).

6 Acer DASP Disk Anti-Shock Protection

7 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.

8 ezDock II/II+ connector Connects to Acer ezDock II/II+.

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Indicators

"Launch keys" on page 10

The computer has eight several 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 Item Description

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Note: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. The light shows green when the system is under AC mode.

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication

Power Lights when the computer is on.

Battery Lights when the battery is being charged.

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Easy-launch Buttons

"Acer

"Launch Manager" on page 45

There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are one user-programmable button, web

browser button, mail button, and Acer Empowering Key . Press to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Although the mail and web browser buttons are pre-set to E-mail and Internet programs, they can be redefined by users. To set the web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.

Easy-launch button Default application

Mail E-mail application (user-programmable)

Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)

P User-programmable

Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)

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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:

• Using your finger, apply light, steady force on the FineTrack (1) to move the cursor.

• Press the FineTrack left (2) and the right (3) buttons located below the keyboard to perform selection and

execution functions. These two FineTrack buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.

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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 across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.

Touchpad Basics

The following items will show 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 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.

• Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics the cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

Function Left button (1)

Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same

Select Click once Tap once.

Drag Click and hold, then use

finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

Access context menu

Scroll Click and hold

Note: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touch pad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.

Right button

(4)

Click once.

Main touchpad (2)

speed as double-clicking a mouse button).

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor.

Center

button (3)

to move up/ down/left/ right.

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Using Acer FineTouch Keyboard

The full-sized keyboard includes 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.

Lock Key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase.

Num Lock <Fn> + <F11>

Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12>

When Num Lock is on, the right hand side numeric keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is off, the keys assume cursor and other shortcut functions.

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.

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.

Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on

Type numbers in a normal manner. N/A

Hold <Shift> while using cursorcontrol keys.

embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

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Windows keys

Key Description

<Fn>

< > + <Tab>:

< > + <E>:

< > + <F1>:

< > + <F>:

+ <R>:

< > + <M>:

<Shift> + < > + <M>:

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

Key Icon Description

Windows key Press 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:

+ <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 action.

Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. It opens

the application’s context menu.

Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hot Key Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F1> Hot key help Displays help on hotkeys.

<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering

<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower

<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Leads the computer to Sleep mode.

Management

Technology.

Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

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Hot Key Icon Function Description

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<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches the display output between the display

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns off the display screen backlight to save power.

Press any key to return.

<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad

toggle

<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + <K> Volume up Increases the sound volume.

<Fn> + <L> Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

<Fn> + <J> Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <I> Brightness

down

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Decreases the screen brightness.

Special keys

You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign on the upper-center and/or bottom-right side of the keyboard.

The Euro Symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either press Euro key on the bottom-right edge of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> key then press the number

<5> key on the upper-center edge of the keyboard.

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 press Dollar key on the bottom-right edge of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key on the upper-center edge of the keyboard.

Note: This function varies according to the language settings.

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Acer OrbiCam

The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on top of the 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.

# Item

1 Lens

2 Power indicator

Rotating the Acer OrbiCam

The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired angle. Refer to the illustrations below:

Note: Do NOT rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to the device.

For your convenience, the camera snaps 45 degrees to match the position of your face in front or at the back of the LCD panel.

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Launching the Acer OrbiCam

To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window will appear as below.

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.

Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture window size.

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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.

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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. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from this window.

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Capture Settings

From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window will appear.

Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc.

Advanced Settings allows you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and

anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator.

Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn the face tracking feature on or off.

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 or play a preview of the photo/video clip.

Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder.

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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.

Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only)

The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking. The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers your face in the capture window.

Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently.

Please follow the steps below to enable the Acer VisageON.

1. Right click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop-up menu.

The VisageON window will appear as below:

2. Select and apply a video effect in the left section of the VisageON window. Change the face tracking settings and options in the right section.

Using the Face Tracking Feature

To use the face tracking feature:

1. 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.

2. Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view.

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3. Click VisageON to display a menu that allows to change the configuration of the camera, face tracking and video effects settings.

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Acer Travelmate 6460, Travelmate 6410 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

System Specification

Specification

Operating System

Platform

System Memory

Display and Graphics

Audio

Storage Subsystem

Communication

Input Devices

I/O Interface

Power Subsystem

Security

Dimensions and Weight

Environment

Block Diagram

Outlook Tour

Front View

Closed Front View

Left View

Right View

Rear View

Base View

Indicators

Easy-launch Buttons

FineTrack and FineTrack buttons

FineTrack Basics

Touchpad

Touchpad Basics

Using Acer FineTouch Keyboard

Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad

Windows keys

Hotkeys

Special keys

Acer OrbiCam

Rotating the Acer OrbiCam

Launching the Acer OrbiCam

Changing the Acer OrbiCam Settings

Capturing Photos/Videos

Using the Acer OrbiCam as Webcam

Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only)