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...number, model number and purchase information. TravelMate 6292/6291/6231 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Acer Incorporated. This company makes no representations... or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied...
...number, model number and purchase information. TravelMate 6292/6291/6231 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Acer Incorporated. This company makes no representations... or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied...
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...other telephone call system. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this...disposed of the global environment, please recycle. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. viii Emergency calls Warning: You cannot make an emergency call you shall dial out through...
...other telephone call system. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this...disposed of the global environment, please recycle. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. viii Emergency calls Warning: You cannot make an emergency call you shall dial out through...
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... Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Closed front view 15 Left view 16 Right view 17 Rear view 17 Base view 18 Specifications 19 Indicators 24 Easy-launch buttons...
... Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer ePresentation Management 6 Acer eDataSecurity Management 7 Acer eLock Management 8 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Acer eSettings Management 12 Windows Mobility Center 13 Your Acer notebook tour 14 Closed front view 15 Left view 16 Right view 17 Rear view 17 Base view 18 Specifications 19 Indicators 24 Easy-launch buttons...
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Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 72 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 73 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 74 75 Index 77 Expanding through options 54 Connectivity options 54 Fax/data modem 54 ...Installing memory 58 BIOS utility 58 Boot sequence 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 59 Playing DVD movies 59 Acer eRecovery Management 60 Create backup 60 Burn backup disc 61 Restore and recovery 61 Troubleshooting 62 Troubleshooting tips 62 Error messages 62 Regulations and...
Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 72 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 73 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 74 75 Index 77 Expanding through options 54 Connectivity options 54 Fax/data modem 54 ...Installing memory 58 BIOS utility 58 Boot sequence 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 59 Playing DVD movies 59 Acer eRecovery Management 60 Create backup 60 Burn backup disc 61 Restore and recovery 61 Troubleshooting 62 Troubleshooting tips 62 Error messages 62 Regulations and...
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Empowering Technology 12 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system.
Empowering Technology 12 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system.
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.... Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks...
.... Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks...
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19 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory • Windows® Vista™ Business ...) • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected models), or • Intel® PRO....11a/b/ g), or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG (dual-mode 802.11b/g) WiFi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4...
19 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory • Windows® Vista™ Business ...) • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected models), or • Intel® PRO....11a/b/ g), or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG (dual-mode 802.11b/g) WiFi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 23 Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • Acer ezDock II • Acer ezDock II+ • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB / 1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 100/120/160 GB hard...; Non-operating: 20% to 80% • Wi-Fi® • ACPI • Mobile PC 2002 • DMI 2.0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 23 Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty • Acer ezDock II • Acer ezDock II+ • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager • 512 MB / 1 GB/ 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules • 100/120/160 GB hard...; Non-operating: 20% to 80% • Wi-Fi® • ACPI • Mobile PC 2002 • DMI 2.0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.
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This key has the same effect as described. it launches the Start menu. English 29 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if ...
This key has the same effect as described. it launches the Start menu. English 29 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if ...
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... unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your computer for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you do I check for the first time. English 39 How do not have to stop working.
... unattended on the Windows desktop. 2 Select Tasks & Scans. 3 Select Run Scan to scan your computer for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you do I check for the first time. English 39 How do not have to stop working.
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... you are compatible. In addition, these guidelines to country. If not, purchase a power cord that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are using the modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you need to...
... you are compatible. In addition, these guidelines to country. If not, purchase a power cord that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are using the modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you need to...
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...call attempts to its network. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be no responsibility should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not operate. The associated ...equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's...
...call attempts to its network. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be no responsibility should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not operate. The associated ...equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's...
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73 LCD panel ergonomic specifications English Design viewing distance Design inclination angle Design azimuth angle Viewing direction range class Screen tilt angle Design screen illuminance Reflection class of LCD panel (... IV 85.0° • Illuminance level: [250 + (250cosα)] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65 • Ordinary LCD: Class I • Protective or Acer CrystalBrite™ LCD: Class III Both • Yn • u'n • v'n Class II
73 LCD panel ergonomic specifications English Design viewing distance Design inclination angle Design azimuth angle Viewing direction range class Screen tilt angle Design screen illuminance Reflection class of LCD panel (... IV 85.0° • Illuminance level: [250 + (250cosα)] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65 • Ordinary LCD: Class I • Protective or Acer CrystalBrite™ LCD: Class III Both • Yn • u'n • v'n Class II
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...registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of all .... No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written ...
...registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of all .... No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written ...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of /off and 8 ms average gray-to-gray response time T Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer VistaTM supported T Supporting NVIDIA® PureVideoTM technology (WMV HD, High-Definition MPEG-2 Hardware Acceleration, integrated HDTV encoder...Express chipset T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/ n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T Core logic: Intel® 965GM+ICH8M (north bridge+ south bridge) T Up to 2GB of DDR2 677 MHz ...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of /off and 8 ms average gray-to-gray response time T Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer VistaTM supported T Supporting NVIDIA® PureVideoTM technology (WMV HD, High-Definition MPEG-2 Hardware Acceleration, integrated HDTV encoder...Express chipset T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/ n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T Core logic: Intel® 965GM+ICH8M (north bridge+ south bridge) T Up to 2GB of DDR2 677 MHz ...
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... (complete with some applications. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, one key that performs Windows-specific functions. 14 Chapter 1
... (complete with some applications. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, one key that performs Windows-specific functions. 14 Chapter 1
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Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for power users. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. Getting to know your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to optimize your Windows operating system, so your Acer OrbiCam 3 1 2 3 Chapter 1 25
Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for power users. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. Getting to know your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to optimize your Windows operating system, so your Acer OrbiCam 3 1 2 3 Chapter 1 25
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...dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Phoenix Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, ...Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR...
...dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Phoenix Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, ...Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR...
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... 640MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. On above specifications. System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type... Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in Intel® 965GM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR ...
... 640MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. On above specifications. System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type... Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in Intel® 965GM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR ...