TravelMate 6293 Quick Guide
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... addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. It covers basic topics such as system utilities... are only contained in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the screen to all models in the model you purchased. If Adobe Reader is available in... and functions of the series, but not necessarily in the TravelMate product series. Follow the instructions on your computer. TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the...
... addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. It covers basic topics such as system utilities... are only contained in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the screen to all models in the model you purchased. If Adobe Reader is available in... and functions of the series, but not necessarily in the TravelMate product series. Follow the instructions on your computer. TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the...
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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 certain model). Buttons for more details. Launch Acer Empowering Technology Turns the computer on and off. The left , center*...area for certain models). Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to "Generic User Guide" for more details. 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 buttons function like a computer ...
...like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4way control function (only for certain model). Buttons for more details. Launch Acer Empowering Technology Turns the computer on and off. The left , center*...area for certain models). Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to "Generic User Guide" for more details. 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 buttons function like a computer ...
TravelMate 6293 Service Guide
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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... your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models) 8 Chapter 1 Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5/10 Status indicators...
... your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models) 8 Chapter 1 Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5/10 Status indicators...
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... Num Lock on embedded keypad. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the...
... Num Lock on embedded keypad. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the...
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... support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to access most of the keyboard. Special Key (only for more information. Either press < > at the bottom...
... support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to access most of the keyboard. Special Key (only for more information. Either press < > at the bottom...
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... 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel LCD 12.0" inch Item Specification Vendor & model name AUO 12.1" WXGA None Glare B121EW03 TOSHIBA 12.1" WXGA Glare LTD121 Screen Diagonal (mm) 12.1 inches Active Area (mm) 163.2(H) x 261.12(W) mm Display resolution (pixels) 1280 x 800 XGA-WIDE Pixel Pitch 0.204 (H) x 0.204(W) mm Pixel Arrangement...
... 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel LCD 12.0" inch Item Specification Vendor & model name AUO 12.1" WXGA None Glare B121EW03 TOSHIBA 12.1" WXGA Glare LTD121 Screen Diagonal (mm) 12.1 inches Active Area (mm) 163.2(H) x 261.12(W) mm Display resolution (pixels) 1280 x 800 XGA-WIDE Pixel Pitch 0.204 (H) x 0.204(W) mm Pixel Arrangement...
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...parameter to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. The default parameter of screen).. Press during POST (when "Press to enter multi-boot menu. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run ...) 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...
...parameter to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. The default parameter of screen).. Press during POST (when "Press to enter multi-boot menu. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run ...) 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...
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... system information is enclosed in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. NOTE: You can...
... system information is enclosed in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. NOTE: You can...
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...Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. This field shows product name of the system. Information The Information screen displays a summary of this system. Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name...-(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 ...
...Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. This field shows product name of the system. Information The Information screen displays a summary of this system. Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name...-(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 ...
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... Setup defaults Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your reference only. Actual values may differ. 26 Chapter 2 It allows the user to...
... Setup defaults Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your reference only. Actual values may differ. 26 Chapter 2 It allows the user to...
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... user is not allowed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is set to factory defaults. If any external display device is connected, the power on external video port. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables...video port (for an external CRT or projector). Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Settings in this screen. Chapter 2 27 Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will be shown if the device control is enabled. The table...
... user is not allowed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is set to factory defaults. If any external display device is connected, the power on external video port. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables...video port (for an external CRT or projector). Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Settings in this screen. Chapter 2 27 Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will be shown if the device control is enabled. The table...
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... the settings of the serial port Enabled or Disabled Shows the settings of the parallel port Enabled or Disabled 28 Chapter 2 Settings in this screen. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to set the serial, infrared and parallel ports. ASF Configuration F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6...
... the settings of the serial port Enabled or Disabled Shows the settings of the parallel port Enabled or Disabled 28 Chapter 2 Settings in this screen. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to set the serial, infrared and parallel ports. ASF Configuration F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6...
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...; Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup defaults ←→ Select Menu Enter Select4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 29 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
...; Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup defaults ←→ Select Menu Enter Select4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 29 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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... are prompted to enter a password, you may have right to set the supervisor password. When set , this group happened. Defines whether a password is set , this screen. Shows the setting of parameters. Don't forget your dealer to your password. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. The table below describes the...
... are prompted to enter a password, you may have right to set the supervisor password. When set , this group happened. Defines whether a password is set , this screen. Shows the setting of parameters. Don't forget your dealer to your password. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. The table below describes the...
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... opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Press e twice without typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field. Retype the password in the Enter New Password...
... opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Press e twice without typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field. Retype the password in the Enter New Password...
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... display the following . If the verification is complete after the user presses u. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display as following message. 32 Chapter 2 Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Use the w and y keys to... the Confirm New Password field. 4. When you the Setup Warning. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Enter New Password...
... display the following . If the verification is complete after the user presses u. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display as following message. 32 Chapter 2 Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Use the w and y keys to... the Confirm New Password field. 4. When you the Setup Warning. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Enter New Password...
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Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. Discard changes Save changes F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 ...Change Values F9 Setup defaults ←→ Select Menu Enter Select4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized...
Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. Discard changes Save changes F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 ...Change Values F9 Setup defaults ←→ Select Menu Enter Select4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized...
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Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Select "2" 3. If you key in "unlock6 error code 205" 2. Remove HDD Password If you need to HDD user password. HDD unlock Utility This section provide you can run unlock6.EXE 1. See the image below. Then the HDD password will be unlocked and will auto into Windows after reboot. 36 Chapter 2 Choose one HDD password Reboot system and key in "R6PI11X" or "MI8N4KK" to solve HDD password locked problem, you with removing HDD password method.
Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Select "2" 3. If you key in "unlock6 error code 205" 2. Remove HDD Password If you need to HDD user password. HDD unlock Utility This section provide you can run unlock6.EXE 1. See the image below. Then the HDD password will be unlocked and will auto into Windows after reboot. 36 Chapter 2 Choose one HDD password Reboot system and key in "R6PI11X" or "MI8N4KK" to solve HDD password locked problem, you with removing HDD password method.
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... customer-reported symptoms and go on or stay on page 83 Chapter 4 67 Other symptoms (i.e. Verify the symptoms by attempting to test only Acer products. No beep or error codes are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation.... 3. LCD display problems or others). Go To "Power System Check" on screen. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 69. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail...
... customer-reported symptoms and go on or stay on page 83 Chapter 4 67 Other symptoms (i.e. Verify the symptoms by attempting to test only Acer products. No beep or error codes are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation.... 3. LCD display problems or others). Go To "Power System Check" on screen. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 69. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail...