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Restore and recovery

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting tips

Error messages

Regulations and safety notices

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

101

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

102

Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity

103

Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking

104

LCD panel ergonomic specifications

105

Index

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Summary of Contents for TravelMate 6410 Series

Page 1: ...TravelMate 6460 6410 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number __________________________________ Serial number ______...

Page 3: ...er cords from the power supplies CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect power to the equipment be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet CAUTION for Dummy Card of PCMCIA Express Slot Your computer shipped with plastic dummies in...

Page 4: ...k from lithium battery pack Using electrical power This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure th...

Page 5: ...e power cord or plug is damaged cut or frayed liquid was spilled into the product the product was exposed to rain or water the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by th...

Page 6: ...nches away from your body refer to the figure below It should not contain metal and you should position the device the above stated distance from your body To successfully transmit data files or messages this device requires a good quality connection to the network In some cases transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available Ensure that the above separat...

Page 7: ...able liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or enhancements For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that air bags inflate with great force Do not place objects including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If in vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag ...

Page 8: ...al environment please recycle For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit http global acer com about sustainability 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 For more ...

Page 9: ...ivate computer s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management 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 com...

Page 10: ...isplays could stress your eyes The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain 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 Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downw...

Page 11: ... exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body Warning We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed If this is unavoidable work for only short periods take breaks regularly and do some stretching exercises Note For more information please refer to Regulations and safety notices on page 94 in the AcerSystem User s Guide ...

Page 12: ...r more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User s Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook It is available in Portable Document Format PDF and c...

Page 13: ...o not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt Never place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your A...

Page 14: ... of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If either of the following occurs the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged the computer does not ope...

Page 15: ... your battery pack xiv Cleaning and servicing xiv Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Front view 14 Closed front view 16 Left ...

Page 16: ...g Keys to other Systems 48 Acer TPM based fingerprint reader 49 Password choice 49 Correct scanning procedure 49 User s Fingers and additional encryption performed by TPM chip 50 Using boot security 54 Fingerprint system boot authentication 54 Biomenu 55 Lock computer 56 Registered Sites 56 Register 56 Control Center 58 How to restore your data from systemboard crash 58 Using the SmartCard 59 Regi...

Page 17: ...ngs 79 Taking the computer home 79 Preparing the computer 79 What to take with you 80 Special considerations 80 Setting up a home office 80 Traveling with the computer 80 Preparing the computer 81 What to take with you 81 Special considerations 81 Traveling internationally with the computer 81 Preparing the computer 81 What to bring with you 81 Special considerations 82 Expanding through options 8...

Page 18: ...xel statement 98 Macrovision copyright protection notice 98 Radio device regulatory notice 99 General 99 European Union EU 99 The FCC RF safety requirement 101 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 103 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 104 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 105 Index 106 ...

Page 19: ...edia Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily For more information right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar then select the Help or Tutorial function Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management you must initialize...

Page 20: ...er eNet Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to match your needs ...

Page 21: ... switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another Settings stored include network connection settings IP and DNS settings wireless AP details etc as well as default printer settings Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information ...

Page 22: ...d In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs You can open Windows power options by clicking More Power Options Note You cannot delete the predefined power plans To create a new power plan Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon 2 Enter a name for your new power plan 3 Choose a predefined power pl...

Page 23: ...to delete the active power plan switch to another one first 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop down list 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon Battery status For real time battery life estimates based on current usage refer to the panel in the upper half of the window Click the to view estimated battery life in sleep and hibernate modes ...

Page 24: ... 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 Note If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Manage...

Page 25: ...look The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption password This password will be used to encrypt files by default or you can choose to enter your own password when encrypting a file 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 ...

Page 26: ...vices that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system Optical Drive Devices includes any kind of CD ROM DVD ROM HD DVD or Blu ray drive devices Floppy Drive Devices 3 5 inch floppy drives only To use Acer eLock Management the Empowering Technology 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 ...

Page 27: ...9 Empowering Technology ...

Page 28: ...pplications and drivers By default user created backups are stored to the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Password protection Empowering Technology password Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc Creation of backups Factory default image User backup image Current system configuration Application backup Restore and recovery Factory default image User backup im...

Page 29: ...id not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disc feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock ...

Page 30: ...nagement allows you to inspect hardware specifications set BIOS passwords and modify boot options Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Prints and saves hardware specifications Lets you set an asset tag for your system ...

Page 31: ...olume wireless networking on off external display settings display orientation and synchronization status Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device if applicable sharing folders overview sharing service on or off and a shortcut to the Acer user guide drivers and utilities To launch Windows Mobility Center Use the shortcut key X Start Windows Mobility Ce...

Page 32: ...poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view Item Description 1 Acer Oribcam 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 For entering data into your computer ...

Page 33: ...dicators on page 24 for more details 9 3DSonic speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 10 11 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 12 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 13 FinTrack buttons left and right Function like...

Page 34: ...ess communication switch indicator Enables disables the wireless function Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication 5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer and IR aware computer for selected models 6 Microphone in jack Accepts input from external microphones 7 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman 8 Headphones speaker l...

Page 35: ...s e g USB mouse USB camera 3 total 4 ExpressCard 34 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 MultiMediaCard MMC Secure Digital SD xD Picture Card xD for selected models 6 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card 7 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 8 SmartCard slot Accepts the...

Page 36: ...5 USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 3 total Icon Item Description 1 S video TV out NTSC PAL port Connects to a television or display device with S video input for selected models 2 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 3 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 4 serial port Connects to serial devices 5 Digital Video Interface Digital...

Page 37: ...nlock Acer MediaBay device 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position 3 Battery latch Release the battery pack 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 Icon Item Description...

Page 38: ...680 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 Radeon X1...

Page 39: ...t standard supports Standby and Hibernation power saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh Li ion primary battery pack 8 cell 44 4 W 4000 mAh Li ion primary battery pack 6 cell Acer QuicCharge technology 80 charge in 1 hour 2 hour rapid charge system off 2 5 hour charge in use 3 pin 90 W AC adapter Input devices Security access via TravelMate TPM based fingerprint reader TravelMate SmartCard reader for selected...

Page 40: ...lected models PC Card slot one Type II TravelMate fingerprint reader for selected models TravelMate SmartCard 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 ...

Page 41: ...der CyberLink PowerDVD NTI CD Maker Options and accessories Acer ezDock II 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 External USB floppy disk drive 3 pin 90 W AC adapter Environment Temperature Ope...

Page 42: ...the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Icon Function 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 Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication Power Indicates the computer s ...

Page 43: ... see Acer 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 36 Easy launch button Default application Acer Empowering Technology user programmable P User programmable Internet Internet browser user programmab...

Page 44: ...ou 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 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 Function Left button 2 Right button 3 Execute Quickly click twice Sel...

Page 45: ...hat 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 46: ...ad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Note By default vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel Function Left button 1 Right button 4 Main touchpad 2 Center button 3 Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice...

Page 47: ...in uppercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock 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 Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow k...

Page 48: ...k domain M Minimizes all windows R Open the Run dialog box T Cycle through programs on the taskbar U Open Ease of Access Center X Open Windows Mobility Center BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box SHIFT M Restore minimized windows to the desktop TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D SPACEBAR Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar CTRL F Sea...

Page 49: ...r Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F3 Acer ePower Management Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen back...

Page 50: ...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 at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard Note This function varies according to the language settings Fn Volume down Decreases the sound ...

Page 51: ...ng 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 52: ...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 41 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume ...

Page 53: ...click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process 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 ...

Page 54: ...ell organized desktop Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 25 for the location of the easy launch buttons You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launc...

Page 55: ...can to scan your system 4 When the scan is complete review the results of the scan Note For optimal security run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins it runs in the background so that you do not ha...

Page 56: ...rotect 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 57: ...logy on page 1 Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington compatible security slot for a security lock Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available ...

Page 58: ...sing Acer GraviSense You can launch Acer GraviSense in a number of ways From the Start menu go to Start All Programs Acer GraviSense When Acer GraviSense is running an icon will be displayed in the task tray Move your cursor over the icon to identify Acer GraviSense Left click or right click on the icon to open a context menu Protecting the HDD Activate this feature by right clicking on the tray i...

Page 59: ... if your notebook is moved This feature is password protected to prevent unauthorized access The first time you activate this function you will be prompted to set a new password Your password needs to be between four and twelve characters and should consist of letters and numbers Once you ve set the password the Anti Theft feature will be activated ...

Page 60: ...42 English 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 ...

Page 61: ...ettings will be recovered once the Anti Theft function is disabled Power button Sleep button Close the lid If the system detects any movement when this function is active the system will emit a beeping sound as a warning and prompt you to enter the password Note Please remember the password as you will need it in order to change your password in the future Note You need to disable the Task Manager...

Page 62: ...nd selecting Anti Theft Password Enter your original password and new password in the appropriate text boxes Confirm your new password Your password needs to be between four and twelve characters and should consist of letters and numbers You may also choose to setup a reminder for yourself ...

Page 63: ...nd web server e g Microsoft Internet Information Server for Client Authentication Sign Microsoft Word macros Encrypt files and folders Secure network connections User roles Security Platform Solution involves several user roles All Security Platform user roles are based on Windows user accounts local or domain users These user accounts have been authenticated by Windows logon Each user role has an...

Page 64: ...e ready to obtain an Infineon Trusted Platform Module based certificate User Authentication For security reasons you need to authenticate to the Acer Security Platform before you can use security features E g file encryption requires your Basic User Key which is protected with your Basic User Password Typing in this password Security Platform Administrator also called just Administrator Windows us...

Page 65: ...ecause they need to be memorized With Enhanced Authentication there is no need to memorize passwords because they are managed by the authentication device From the user s point of view the password is replaced by a PIN or by a biometric authentication Thus Enhanced Authentication is more user friendly On the other hand the security level is considerably raised with the authentication device s buil...

Page 66: ...igration operation is performed using the Acer Security Platform Migration Wizard Migration to a computer without existing user keys and certificates The migration process will install new user keys and certificates on the machine you are migrating to You will need to configure Security Platform Features for use with these new keys and certificates Migration to a computer with existing user keys a...

Page 67: ...ctions open the utility and follow the step by step guide Password choice To enter Protector Suite QL enter your password If you are using the utility for the first time you may choose your own password Do not share your password with others Make sure to remember your password Correct scanning procedure 1 Position the first joint of the finger you are scanning beyond the sensor edge 2 Maintain fin...

Page 68: ...int samples to identify a user The application can record prints of up to all 10 fingers depending on the level of security required Follow the User s Fingers screen commands to record the fingerprints of authorized users The utility must record three successful scans of each print before it can be accepted into the system ...

Page 69: ... English 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 70: ...lick 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 71: ...s 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 Encryption will now be enabled for this user Set the Advanced Security type ...

Page 72: ...ect Enable Boot Security in the User Enrollment application window 2 Boot Security can also be enabled at a later date via the Settings menu Fingerprint system boot authentication The fingerprint authentication system can be used to replace the keyboard based User Password authentication system when booting up If you do not want to use the fingerprint authentication system for password authenticat...

Page 73: ...egister the Supervisor User Password before using the Fingerprint Power on Security and its extended function the Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature Please use BIOS set up manual Setup to register the supervisor user Password Biomenu Biomenu is a powerful tool to access Protector Suite s features and settings Swipe your finger open Biomenu To display Biomenu in a situation when finger verification...

Page 74: ...mputer 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 Register Registers a new window dialog or web page You are logged on to the computer and want to register a new web page or a dialog To create a new registration ...

Page 75: ...rd will assist you through your first registration Supported browsers Internet Explorer 5 0 and higher Mozilla 1 3 1 7 Netscape 7 0 8 0 4 Firefox 1 0 1 5 Note The Password Bank stores registrations of your web pages and dialogs so that you can access frequent webpages webmail bank accounts ecommerce etc securely without the hassle of re entering passwords and form data You enter the required infor...

Page 76: ...shed by accident please use the back up TPM key and supervisor password to restore the data protected by Fingerprint and eDataSecurity Restore your data from emergency condition Condition How to access the data protected using TPM based Fingerprint and eDatatSecurity Motherboard crash restore data with the back up TPM key when a new motherboard is back System crash restore the Suprevisor password ...

Page 77: ...erating system level It provides user authentication through its encryption decryption function using the SmartCard If your SmartCard is unavailable you can use the Emergency Card as a temporary replacement card PlatinumKey auto authenticate and auto cache with one click logons to all password required websites patent pending eliminates the overhead costs associated with memorizing and typing user...

Page 78: ...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 Registering your notebook with Acer s service center is extremely important when replacing your lost SmartCard key If you have already bypassed the SmartCard registration please reinstall the application as fol...

Page 79: ...he PlatinumSecure icon appears on the Windows desktop Double click on it or click the right mouse button then select Open from the pop up menu or launch it from the PlatinumSecret program group From the menu that appears you can directly access three operations PlatinumSecure Options SmartCard Manager and Change Password PlatinumSecure Options Click on the PlatinumSecure Options button to open the...

Page 80: ...en SmartCard is in use is selected no password is required All you need to do is insert the SmartCard SmartCard Manager The Multiple user support is implemented and managed in SmartCard Manager Please note that five users can be registered on one notebook If you registered as the Primary User ONLY you can add remove other users If you registered as a regular user other registered users could add r...

Page 81: ... the one in My Info and Credit Cards can be transferred to other applications using the drag and drop method simply point the cursor to the field containing the information press and hold the left mouse button then drag the cursor to the application and drop the information there PlatinumKey also makes it convenient to change your password There is always a PWD button available which is equivalent...

Page 82: ...cess the site Click Yes and continue browsing 7 To close PlatinumKey when you are finished browsing right click on the PlatinumKey icon on your Windows taskbar and select Close PlatinumKey PlatinumKey provides a list of all the logon pages that you have stored To go directly to any site on the list either double click it or select it and click the Go button Also you can click the View button to vi...

Page 83: ...ter it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password 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 When the Supervisor Password is set a prompt appears when you press F2 to enter th...

Page 84: ... run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS utility press F2 during the POST while the notebook PC logo is being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen Password on boot To set a password on boot activate the B...

Page 85: ...ser passwords are enabled however users don t need to set up password on boot under BIOS so they can finish both supervisor and user password setup by using Acer eSettings Management b Once the user s fingerprint is matched the system will boot the operating system without requiring a password If users want advanced pre boot security HDD password and PlatinumPAS should be enabled then users will s...

Page 86: ...rent TPM State at the bottom of the screen and use the 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 Note During boot up additional time is required to initialize the TPM layer as a resul...

Page 87: ... 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 88: ...utomatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause The brightness level might be too low Press Fn increase to adjust the brightness level The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hotkey Fn F5 to toggle the display back to the computer If the...

Page 89: ...o the hole and push to eject the tray If your computer s optical drive is a slot load model it will not have an eject hole The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The infrared port does not work Check the following Make sure that the inf...

Page 90: ...ing System is set up you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs Note If your system is the multilingual version the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original ...

Page 91: ...ur support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and pleas...

Page 92: ...tra fully charged battery pack available as backup Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack Maximizing the battery s life Like all other batteries your computer s battery will degrade over time This means that the battery s performance will diminish with time and use To maximize your battery s life you are advised to adhere to the recommendations set out below Conditioning ...

Page 93: ...espan of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted If you want to use constant AC power you are advised to remove the battery pack after it is fully charged Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes as described above Frequent use the more you use the battery the faster it will reach the end ...

Page 94: ...a fully charged battery Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level Rest the cursor over the battery power icon on the taskbar to see the battery s present charge level Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation prolonging the charge recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency You are advised to ...

Page 95: ...ower outlet are available 1 Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then connect to the mains power supply 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack is available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close all applications 3 Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer 4 Replace the battery pac...

Page 96: ...uter Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II II Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from Acer ezDock II II 1 Make sure that the battery pack is charged enough for normal operation 2 Make sure the security lock key of ezDock II II is in place and in the unlocked position 3 Press the undock button until the computer moves up 4 Grasping both sides of the computer remove the computer from the ezD...

Page 97: ...latively short you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer If your meeting will be longer or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close ...

Page 98: ...n cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 10 C 18 F allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you f...

Page 99: ...to protect your computer while traveling Always take the computer as carry on luggage If possible have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal detector Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand held metal detectors Traveling internationally with the computer When you are moving from country to country Preparing the computer Prep...

Page 100: ...stem the wireless LAN function off for flight security when you are on the airplane When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer If you are using the modem check if the modem an...

Page 101: ... external devices to the computer read the following section Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Warning Please make sure that the cable...

Page 102: ...rom the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Fast Infrared FIR The computer s Fast Infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs mobile phones and infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mbps at a distance of up to one meter ...

Page 103: ...ch 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 See your video or digital camera s documentation for details ...

Page 104: ...rds CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the applicat...

Page 105: ...xpressCard 54 and ExpressCard 34 54mm and 34mm each with different functions Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types Please refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting an ExpressCard Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it clicks into position Ejecting an ExpressCard Before ejecting an ExpressCard 1 Exit the applic...

Page 106: ...puter automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay you can play DVD movies on your computer 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the ...

Page 107: ...ng devices keyboard mouse hard disk peripherals connected to the computer and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservatio...

Page 108: ...covery Management for optical disc related tasks When using Acer eRecovery Management you may be prompted to enter the Empowering Technology password to proceed The Empowering Technology password is set using the Empowering Technology toolbar or when first running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management Create backup You can easily create full and fast incremental backup images of your ...

Page 109: ...ating system as it was delivered to you from the factory If you wish to have a disc that will allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications create an application backup image instead this disc will not be bootable Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image from a user created image ...

Page 110: ...ssages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk boot failure Insert a system bootable disk into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Equipment configuration error Press F2 during POST ...

Page 111: ...h English 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 112: ...ate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulatio...

Page 113: ...http global acer com products notebook reg nb index htm for complete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this info...

Page 114: ...ividual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Nether...

Page 115: ... equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall ...

Page 116: ...LE VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots Th...

Page 117: ...pean Union EU R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard Article 3 1 a Health and Safety EN60950 1 2001 EN50371 2002 EN50360 2002 Applied to models with 3G function Article 3 1 b EMC EN301 489 1 V1 4 1 2002 EN301 489 17 V1 2 1 2002 EN301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse keyboard EN301 489 7 V1 2 1 2002 Applied to models w...

Page 118: ...English wireless mouse keyboard EN301 511 V9 0 2 2003 Applied to models with 3G function EN301 908 1 V2 2 1 2003 Applied to models with 3G function EN301 908 2 V2 2 1 2003 Applied to models with 3G function ...

Page 119: ...and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device Caution To comply with FCC...

Page 120: ...a Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intend...

Page 121: ...terference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Notebook PC Model number LB1 Machine type TravelMate 6460 6410 SKU number TravelMate 646xxx 641xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95...

Page 122: ...s of the same product will continue comply with the requirements EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 AS NZS CISPR22 2002 Class B EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN61000 3 2 2000 Class D EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN55013 2001 A1 2003 applied to models with TV function EN55020 2002 A1 2003 applied to models with TV funct...

Page 123: ...Screen tilt angle 85 0 Design screen illuminance Illuminance level 250 250cosα lx where α 85 Color Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel positive and negative polarity Ordinary LCD Class I Protective or Acer CrystalBrite LCD Class III Image polarity Both Reference white Pre setting of luminance and color temperature 6500K tested under BM7 Yn u n v n Pixel fault class Class II ...

Page 124: ...ng computer xiv computer caring for xiii cleaning xiv disconnecting 78 features 14 35 49 indicators 24 keyboards 29 moving around 78 on indicator 16 24 security 38 setting up a home office 80 taking home 79 traveling internationally 81 traveling on local trips 81 troubleshooting 92 turning off xiii connections network 84 D display hotkeys 31 troubleshooting 70 DVD 88 DVD movies playing 88 E error ...

Page 125: ...70 troubleshooting 92 Q questions setting location for modem use 72 S safety CD or DVD 98 modem notices 95 scroll lock 29 security keylock 39 passwords 65 smart card 49 SmartCard 59 PlatinumKey 59 PlatinumPAS 59 PlatinumSecure 59 PlatinumSecure options 61 speakers hotkey 31 troubleshooting 71 support information 73 T touchpad 27 hotkey 31 using 27 travel international flights 81 local trips 81 tro...

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