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...will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. This guide contains detailed ...information on the screen to all models in the TravelMate product series. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader....
...will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. This guide contains detailed ...information on the screen to all models in the TravelMate product series. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader....
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...like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4way control function (only for more secure, smarter and easier way ... The left , center* and right) 11 Easy-launch buttons 12 Productivity keys 13 Acer PureZone Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Three productivity keys...launching frequently used programs. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for certain models). Launch Acer Empowering Technology Turns the computer on and off. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light...
...like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4way control function (only for more secure, smarter and easier way ... The left , center* and right) 11 Easy-launch buttons 12 Productivity keys 13 Acer PureZone Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Three productivity keys...launching frequently used programs. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for certain models). Launch Acer Empowering Technology Turns the computer on and off. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light...
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... 3.0 • 79.9 W 7200 mAh • 58.8 W 4800 mAh • 3-pin 65W AC adapter • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer ezDock II/ II+ connector • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • Three...
... 3.0 • 79.9 W 7200 mAh • 58.8 W 4800 mAh • 3-pin 65W AC adapter • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer ezDock II/ II+ connector • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • Three...
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Board Layort 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Rear View 10 Base View 11 Touchpad 12 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Board Layort 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Rear View 10 Base View 11 Touchpad 12 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14...
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... 53 Removing RAM Module 53 Removing BTCB Screws 54 Removing ODD, Expr 54 Remove Switch Cover 55 Remove Keyboard 56 Remove 3G SIM Card/B, Hotkey/B 57 Remove Wireless Antenna from TPCB 58 Disconnect 3G wireless antenna cable...66 Troubleshooting 67 System Check Procedures 68 External Diskette Drive Check 68 External CD-ROM Drive Check 68 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 68 Memory check 69 Power System Check 69 Check the Power Adapter ... 85 Bottom view 86 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 87 TravelMate 6293 Exploded Diagram 88 TravelMate 6293 FRU List 89 VIII
... 53 Removing RAM Module 53 Removing BTCB Screws 54 Removing ODD, Expr 54 Remove Switch Cover 55 Remove Keyboard 56 Remove 3G SIM Card/B, Hotkey/B 57 Remove Wireless Antenna from TPCB 58 Disconnect 3G wireless antenna cable...66 Troubleshooting 67 System Check Procedures 68 External Diskette Drive Check 68 External CD-ROM Drive Check 68 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 68 Memory check 69 Power System Check 69 Check the Power Adapter ... 85 Bottom view 86 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 87 TravelMate 6293 Exploded Diagram 88 TravelMate 6293 FRU List 89 VIII
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... Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 3G Card: Option Privacy control Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution TravelMate TPM (Trusted Platform Module) solution Kensington lock slot Dimensions Non-3G: z 306 (W) x 227 ... W 4800 mAh 3-pin 65W AC adapter Input Devices 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I/O Ports Acer ezDock II/ II+ connector PC Card slot (Type II) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, ...
... Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 3G Card: Option Privacy control Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution TravelMate TPM (Trusted Platform Module) solution Kensington lock slot Dimensions Non-3G: z 306 (W) x 227 ... W 4800 mAh 3-pin 65W AC adapter Input Devices 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I/O Ports Acer ezDock II/ II+ connector PC Card slot (Type II) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, ...
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Name Description 1 CN1 Power Board FFC CNTR 2 CN2 LCM Cable CNTR 3 CN5 SIM card/Board FFC CNTR (For 3G SKU only) 4 CN3 Modem card FFC CNTR 5 CN7 KeyBoard CNTR 6 CN6 Hot Key Board CNTR 7 CN4 BT cable CNTR 8 CN9 Touch Pad CNTR 9 CN11 PCMCIA CNTR 10 CN14 Card Reader CNTR 11 CN13 Modem card CNTR 12 CN15 Speaker Card CNTR 13 CN12 Express card CNTR 14 CN10 USB Port 15 CN8 USB Port Chapter 1 5 Board Layort Top View TM6293 M/B layout and connector location TOP view No.
Name Description 1 CN1 Power Board FFC CNTR 2 CN2 LCM Cable CNTR 3 CN5 SIM card/Board FFC CNTR (For 3G SKU only) 4 CN3 Modem card FFC CNTR 5 CN7 KeyBoard CNTR 6 CN6 Hot Key Board CNTR 7 CN4 BT cable CNTR 8 CN9 Touch Pad CNTR 9 CN11 PCMCIA CNTR 10 CN14 Card Reader CNTR 11 CN13 Modem card CNTR 12 CN15 Speaker Card CNTR 13 CN12 Express card CNTR 14 CN10 USB Port 15 CN8 USB Port Chapter 1 5 Board Layort Top View TM6293 M/B layout and connector location TOP view No.
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...your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models) 8 Chapter 1 right) *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function. (only for certain model) 11 Easy-launch button Buttons for launching frequently used program....manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer...
...your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models) 8 Chapter 1 right) *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function. (only for certain model) 11 Easy-launch button Buttons for launching frequently used program....manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer...
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...on the keys. Hold while typing letters on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Num Lock off . Chapter 1 13 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is on,... Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on Type numbers in a normal manner. Note: + only for certain models. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Type the letters in a ...
...on the keys. Hold while typing letters on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Num Lock off . Chapter 1 13 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is on,... Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on Type numbers in a normal manner. Note: + only for certain models. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Type the letters in a ...
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...) + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1
...) + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1
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...hotkeys, press and hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle ...press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 15 Brightness up Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Increases the sound volume...
...hotkeys, press and hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle ...press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 15 Brightness up Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Increases the sound volume...
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... Physical Size(mm) 275.8x178.0x5.5 Electrical Interface Single channel LVDS Chapter 1 21 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification ITE 8512E 88-/89-/92-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & Model Name Battery Type Pack...
... Physical Size(mm) 275.8x178.0x5.5 Electrical Interface Single channel LVDS Chapter 1 21 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification ITE 8512E 88-/89-/92-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & Model Name Battery Type Pack...
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...field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this system. This field shows product name of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of ...LSD-081-(SM) V1.00 ATI M9+XC V0.1 Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte Asset Tag Number: 32 Byte Product Name: TravelMate xxxx 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup defaults ←...
...field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this system. This field shows product name of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of ...LSD-081-(SM) V1.00 ATI M9+XC V0.1 Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte Asset Tag Number: 32 Byte Product Name: TravelMate xxxx 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup defaults ←...
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For example, if you want to remove the system board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the components that order. Main unit disassembly flow chart Chapter 3 49
For example, if you want to remove the system board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the components that order. Main unit disassembly flow chart Chapter 3 49
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Remove Keyboard 15. 13. Reverse Switch cover. 14. Pull Keyboard up. 56 Chapter 3 Disconnect Power/B FFC from the Switch cover.
Remove Keyboard 15. 13. Reverse Switch cover. 14. Pull Keyboard up. 56 Chapter 3 Disconnect Power/B FFC from the Switch cover.
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Chapter 3 57 Loose 3G SIM card board screws X 2. Remove 3G SIM Card/B, Hotkey/B 18. Reverse Keyboard. 17. 16. Disconnect SIM card boardFFC. Disconnect K/B FFC from the MB.
Chapter 3 57 Loose 3G SIM card board screws X 2. Remove 3G SIM Card/B, Hotkey/B 18. Reverse Keyboard. 17. 16. Disconnect SIM card boardFFC. Disconnect K/B FFC from the MB.
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... an unexpected character appears, make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to correct the problem. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. If the error still remains: 1. If the error still remains: 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Replace the main...the diagnostics program. 2. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is correct, run the Keyboard Test. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. See if CD-ROM Test is correctly seated in the connector on the system board...
... an unexpected character appears, make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to correct the problem. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. If the error still remains: 1. If the error still remains: 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Replace the main...the diagnostics program. 2. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is correct, run the Keyboard Test. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. See if CD-ROM Test is correctly seated in the connector on the system board...
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... Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Error Messages List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot ... DIMM System board DIMM System board 72 Chapter 4 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS...
... Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Error Messages List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot ... DIMM System board DIMM System board 72 Chapter 4 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS...
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...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
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... system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
... system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...