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... System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Right View 8 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Productivity keys (only for certain models 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 13 Using the Keyboard 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric... keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 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 (...
... System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Right View 8 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Productivity keys (only for certain models 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 13 Using the Keyboard 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric... keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 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 (...
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... the LCD Brackets 105 Troubleshooting 107 System Check Procedures 108 External Diskette Drive Check 108 External CD-ROM Drive Check 108 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 108 Memory check 109 Power System Check 109 Touchpad Check 111 Power-On Self-Test (POST... 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
... the LCD Brackets 105 Troubleshooting 107 System Check Procedures 108 External Diskette Drive Check 108 External CD-ROM Drive Check 108 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 108 Memory check 109 Power System Check 109 Touchpad Check 111 Power-On Self-Test (POST... 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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...-1 card reader Special keys and controls K 88-/89-/93-key keyboard K Touchpad pointing device Audio K Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers K High-definition audio support K MS-Sound compatible K Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones* Communication K Acer Video Conference, featuring: jIntegrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam jAcer Video Conference Manager software* jAcer PureZone...
...-1 card reader Special keys and controls K 88-/89-/93-key keyboard K Touchpad pointing device Audio K Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers K High-definition audio support K MS-Sound compatible K Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones* Communication K Acer Video Conference, featuring: jIntegrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam jAcer Video Conference Manager software* jAcer PureZone...
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...and right buttons function like the left center* and right) and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 10 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer... mouse. 11 FineTrack buttons Function like the left and right mouse buttons (left and right) when used together with the center-keyboard ...
...and right buttons function like the left center* and right) and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 10 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer... mouse. 11 FineTrack buttons Function like the left and right mouse buttons (left and right) when used together with the center-keyboard ...
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... buttons are visible even when the computer cover is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. They are application buttons. Icon P Function Acer Empowering Technology Web browser Mail Programmable key Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Email application ... you only need to swipe your computer system to work. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and...
... buttons are visible even when the computer cover is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. They are application buttons. Icon P Function Acer Empowering Technology Web browser Mail Programmable key Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Email application ... you only need to swipe your computer system to work. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and...
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...when you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Hold while typing letters on the keys. Use this mode ... while using cursorcontrol keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Type the letters in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. It is on, all alphabetic...
...when you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Hold while typing letters on the keys. Use this mode ... while using cursorcontrol keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Type the letters in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. It is on, all alphabetic...
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... the application's context menu. Chapter 1 15 Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;
... the application's context menu. Chapter 1 15 Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;
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....htm for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Chapter 1 17 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the... press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Please refer to the language settings. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Special Key (only for more...
....htm for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Chapter 1 17 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the... press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Please refer to the language settings. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Special Key (only for more...
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... function control System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Chapter 1 Specification Realtek ALC883 Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 & MAX4411 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for...
... function control System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Chapter 1 Specification Realtek ALC883 Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 & MAX4411 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for...
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... simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 Specification AC Adaptor Item Input Output Specification 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/ 19V 4.74A 90W/19V 3.42A 65W 34 Chapter 1 Vertical Stripe Normally ...
... simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 Specification AC Adaptor Item Input Output Specification 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/ 19V 4.74A 90W/19V 3.42A 65W 34 Chapter 1 Vertical Stripe Normally ...
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...2.53 GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None TravelMate 6593 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 ...Save and Exit NOTE: The system information is an identifier standard used in the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. This field shows ...
...2.53 GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None TravelMate 6593 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 ...Save and Exit NOTE: The system information is an identifier standard used in the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. This field shows ...
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... the battery pack. Observe the order of the hardware components. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly...
... the battery pack. Observe the order of the hardware components. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly...
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For example, if you want to remove the main 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. External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below ...
For example, if you want to remove the main 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. External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below ...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT MIDDLE COVER Ax 2 KEYBOARD B x 2 HEAT SINK FAN SCREW X 4 (CPU) SCREW X 2 (VGA) CPU/VGA THERMAL MODULE Cx4 LCD MODULE C x 9 UPPER CASE Ax 1 DAUGHTER BOARD MODULE Ax1 MAIN BOARD Ax 2 SPEAKER ...
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT MIDDLE COVER Ax 2 KEYBOARD B x 2 HEAT SINK FAN SCREW X 4 (CPU) SCREW X 2 (VGA) CPU/VGA THERMAL MODULE Cx4 LCD MODULE C x 9 UPPER CASE Ax 1 DAUGHTER BOARD MODULE Ax1 MAIN BOARD Ax 2 SPEAKER ...
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Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on page 72. 3. Chapter 3 73 Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (2) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on the touchpad area. Remove the two screws (A) securing the keyboard. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2.
Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on page 72. 3. Chapter 3 73 Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (2) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on the touchpad area. Remove the two screws (A) securing the keyboard. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2.
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Disconnect the heat sink fan connector from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 74 Chapter 3 5.
Disconnect the heat sink fan connector from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 74 Chapter 3 5.
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..." on page 60. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 72. 12. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 7. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 69. 11. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 73. 13. Chapter 3 81 See "Removing the Heatsink Fan Module" on page 74. 15.
..." on page 60. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 72. 12. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 7. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 69. 11. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 73. 13. Chapter 3 81 See "Removing the Heatsink Fan Module" on page 74. 15.
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... Slots Cover" on page 66. 9. Remove the nine screws (C) from the lower case. See "Removing the 3G Board Module" on page 65. 8. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 84 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 73. 13. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 69. 11. See...
... Slots Cover" on page 66. 9. Remove the nine screws (C) from the lower case. See "Removing the 3G Board Module" on page 65. 8. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 84 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 73. 13. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 69. 11. See...
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... "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 62. 6. Remove the one screw (A) and release the launch board module from the upper case. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 73. 13. See "Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards" on page 60...
... "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 62. 6. Remove the one screw (A) and release the launch board module from the upper case. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 73. 13. See "Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards" on page 60...
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..." on page 69. 11. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 68. 10. Carefully pry loose and remove the touch pad board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 4. WARNING:The touchpad board is glued to the upper case, only remove the touchpad board if it is defective. 26. See "Removing...
..." on page 69. 11. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 68. 10. Carefully pry loose and remove the touch pad board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 4. WARNING:The touchpad board is glued to the upper case, only remove the touchpad board if it is defective. 26. See "Removing...