TravelMate 6293 Quick Guide
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...on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the TravelMate product series. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you purchased. TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the text with setting ... the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. 5 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. It covers basic topics ...
...on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the TravelMate product series. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you purchased. TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the text with setting ... the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. 5 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. It covers basic topics ...
TravelMate 6293 Quick Guide
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...Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like 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. The left and right buttons function like a computer... computer. 7 English # Item 2 Display screen 3 Empowering key 4 Power button 5/10 Status indicators 6 Keyboard 7 Palmrest 8 Touchpad 9 Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4way control function (only for certain model).
...Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like 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. The left and right buttons function like a computer... computer. 7 English # Item 2 Display screen 3 Empowering key 4 Power button 5/10 Status indicators 6 Keyboard 7 Palmrest 8 Touchpad 9 Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4way control function (only for certain model).
TravelMate 6293 Quick Guide
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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...
TravelMate 6293 Service Guide
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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...
TravelMate 6293 Service Guide
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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
TravelMate 6293 Service Guide
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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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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. 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
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...and right buttons function like the left and right (left, center* and mouse buttons. 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. 12 Productivity keys... 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 computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models) 8 Chapter 1 No.
...and right buttons function like the left and right (left, center* and mouse buttons. 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. 12 Productivity keys... 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 computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models) 8 Chapter 1 No.
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...mode. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Chapter 1 13 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on Type numbers in uppercase. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on the keys... keypad. Num Lock off . Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock...
...mode. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Chapter 1 13 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on Type numbers in uppercase. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on the keys... keypad. Num Lock off . Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock...
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... Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as described.
... Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as described.
TravelMate 6293 Service Guide
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...hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the keyboard. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to save power. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. The Euro symbol 1. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the...can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Special Key (only for more information. NOTE: Some fonts and software ...
...hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the keyboard. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to save power. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. The Euro symbol 1. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the...can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Special Key (only for more information. NOTE: Some fonts and software ...
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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...
TravelMate 6293 Service Guide
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... of devices installed on secondary IDE master. This field displays the mofel name of your computer hardware information. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device...-(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...
... of devices installed on secondary IDE master. This field displays the mofel name of your computer hardware information. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device...-(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 must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to remove the system board, you want to be removed during servicing. Main unit disassembly flow chart Chapter 3 49
For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to remove the system board, you want to be removed during servicing. Main unit disassembly flow chart Chapter 3 49
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Reverse Switch cover. 14. Disconnect Power/B FFC from the Switch cover. Pull Keyboard up. 56 Chapter 3 Remove Keyboard 15. 13.
Reverse Switch cover. 14. Disconnect Power/B FFC from the Switch cover. Pull Keyboard up. 56 Chapter 3 Remove Keyboard 15. 13.
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Reverse Keyboard. 17. Disconnect K/B FFC from the MB. Chapter 3 57 Loose 3G SIM card board screws X 2. 16. Remove 3G SIM Card/B, Hotkey/B 18. Disconnect SIM card boardFFC.
Reverse Keyboard. 17. Disconnect K/B FFC from the MB. Chapter 3 57 Loose 3G SIM card board screws X 2. 16. Remove 3G SIM Card/B, Hotkey/B 18. Disconnect SIM card boardFFC.
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... can cause the drive to fail. Do the following one label attached to it . If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. Replace the main board. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. ... diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Boot from the keyboard is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. 3. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the...
... can cause the drive to fail. Do the following one label attached to it . If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. Replace the main board. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. ... diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Boot from the keyboard is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. 3. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the...
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...with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 68. run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Run ...DIMM System board DIMM System board 72 Chapter 4 Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Hard disk drive System board 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 ...
...with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 68. run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Run ...DIMM System board DIMM System board 72 Chapter 4 Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Hard disk drive System board 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...