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... 16 Special Key (only for certain models 17 Acer Empowering Technology 18 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using the System Utilities 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 27 Hardware Specifications...
... 16 Special Key (only for certain models 17 Acer Empowering Technology 18 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using the System Utilities 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 27 Hardware Specifications...
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... View 127 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 128 Clearing Password Check 128 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 129 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 131 TravelMate 6593 Series Exploded Diagram 132 Model Definition and Configuration 140 TravelMate 6593 Series 140 Test Compatible Components 163 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 164 VIII
... View 127 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 128 Clearing Password Check 128 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 129 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 131 TravelMate 6593 Series Exploded Diagram 132 Model Definition and Configuration 140 TravelMate 6593 Series 140 Test Compatible Components 163 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 164 VIII
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...communication. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to log into Windows® again. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is ...equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. runs the Windows® lock function to lock the notebook when you only need to ...
...communication. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to log into Windows® again. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is ...equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. runs the Windows® lock function to lock the notebook when you only need to ...
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... the touchpad to use finger on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open windows and prepares your cursor pressing on the touchpad to move left /right using Acer FingerNav 4way control function (Manufacturing option). 12 Chapter 1 Tap once. rest...
... the touchpad to use finger on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open windows and prepares your cursor pressing on the touchpad to move left /right using Acer FingerNav 4way control function (Manufacturing option). 12 Chapter 1 Tap once. rest...
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... (2) Quickly click twice. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. NOTE: Illustrations for reference only. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap once. dry and clean. K Press the left and right buttons on your fingers - Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. NOTE...
... (2) Quickly click twice. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. NOTE: Illustrations for reference only. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Tap once. dry and clean. K Press the left and right buttons on your fingers - Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. NOTE...
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... the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Num Lock off .
... the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Num Lock off .
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...Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network) + ...keys to cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as ...
...Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network) + ...keys to cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as ...
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... click the icon at the bottom of the active window. K Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. K Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1. To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications: 1. K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans...
... click the icon at the bottom of the active window. K Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. K Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1. To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications: 1. K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans...
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..., delete and restore power plans, as required. 3. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you are currently using....one first. 1. Battery status 1. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options. If...
..., delete and restore power plans, as required. 3. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you are currently using....one first. 1. Battery status 1. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options. If...
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... (only for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will use the Master Password to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes. ... the system needs to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you set...
... (only for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will use the Master Password to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes. ... the system needs to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you set...
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..., volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut...to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. in the system tray and select Windows Mobility Chapter 1 25 K Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking Center. To launch Windows Mobility Center: K Use the shortcut key < ...
..., volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut...to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. in the system tray and select Windows Mobility Chapter 1 25 K Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking Center. To launch Windows Mobility Center: K Use the shortcut key < ...
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... with a simple swipe of your daily tasks with the Microsoft Windows operating system. For more information refer to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up to...
... with a simple swipe of your daily tasks with the Microsoft Windows operating system. For more information refer to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up to...
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... second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Chapter 1 27 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click... first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screSetna.rTto aAclclePssrothgisrfaumncstion, please go to SAtacret>rAGllrPidroVgirsatmas and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: ...
... second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete the process. Chapter 1 27 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click... first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screSetna.rTto aAclclePssrothgisrfaumncstion, please go to SAtacret>rAGllrPidroVgirsatmas and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: ...
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... Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) CMO/AUO/LG 15.4 inches 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.204 x 0.204 R.G.B. Keyboard Item Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification 84-/85-key Yes...
... Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) CMO/AUO/LG 15.4 inches 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.204 x 0.204 R.G.B. Keyboard Item Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification 84-/85-key Yes...
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...the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the main board. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to select the test device: 1. Multiple labels can cause... the drive to fail. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. Boot from the diagnostics diskette...
...the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the main board. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to select the test device: 1. Multiple labels can cause... the drive to fail. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. Boot from the diagnostics diskette...
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... diagnostic program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Press F2 in the message window. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. then check that the DIMM is supplied. 3. Remove the battery...
... diagnostic program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Press F2 in the message window. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. then check that the DIMM is supplied. 3. Remove the battery...
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... in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 35. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound.
... in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 35. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound.
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.../Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. External display does not work . Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system...
.../Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. External display does not work . Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system...
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... enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one Crisis Disk should be powered on during BIOS POST. It is powered on with Windows XP OS. To use this , one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Boot Block starts to restore the BIOS code from the Crisis...
... enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one Crisis Disk should be powered on during BIOS POST. It is powered on with Windows XP OS. To use this , one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Boot Block starts to restore the BIOS code from the Crisis...
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Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Appendix B 163 Refer to the TravelMate 6593 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment.
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Appendix B 163 Refer to the TravelMate 6593 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment.