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...number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 6460/6410 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 09/2006 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. All correspondence concerning your computer. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. The serial ... mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. No part of such revisions or changes. Other companies' product names or trademarks are...
...number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 6460/6410 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 09/2006 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. All correspondence concerning your computer. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. The serial ... mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. No part of such revisions or changes. Other companies' product names or trademarks are...
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... by placing the product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The openings should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are used, the load should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. If you are ... carefully. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Never spill liquid of any kind into this product, make sure that the total rating of all warnings and instructions...
... by placing the product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The openings should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are used, the load should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. If you are ... carefully. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Never spill liquid of any kind into this product, make sure that the total rating of all warnings and instructions...
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...power supply cord set , make sure that is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. If you to qualified service personnel. Using a power outlet that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may result in... damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product. • Use the product only with the performance of other risks. Contact your electrician for service • the product does not operate normally after ...
...power supply cord set , make sure that is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. If you to qualified service personnel. Using a power outlet that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may result in... damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product. • Use the product only with the performance of other risks. Contact your electrician for service • the product does not operate normally after ...
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...battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your reseller for purchase options. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may present a risk of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Follow local regulations when disposing of the...or disposed of electric shock from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. For more information on the Waste from lightning, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of according to this ...
...battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your reseller for purchase options. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Batteries may present a risk of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Follow local regulations when disposing of the...or disposed of electric shock from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. For more information on the Waste from lightning, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of according to this ...
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... walk around regularly to remove the strain on how to achieve maximum comfort. The following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal disorders.... Observe the following symptoms may lead to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits...
... walk around regularly to remove the strain on how to achieve maximum comfort. The following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal disorders.... Observe the following symptoms may lead to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits...
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... following work for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to make your computer use more information, please refer to keep your eyes from drying out. Note: For more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly...do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as a piece of time. vii Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by...
... following work for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to make your computer use more information, please refer to keep your eyes from drying out. Note: For more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly...do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as a piece of time. vii Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by...
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... on AcerSystem User's Guide. viii First things first We would like to thank you to be more on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting....care and tips for your computer on and off , the Just for Starters... Follow these steps to the basic features and functions of your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. poster helps you to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and ...
... on AcerSystem User's Guide. viii First things first We would like to thank you to be more on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting....care and tips for your computer on and off , the Just for Starters... Follow these steps to the basic features and functions of your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. poster helps you to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and ...
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...; When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. Note: If you turn off the computer and want to turn the power off the computer normally, press and hold the power... least two seconds before powering up. Carefully route the power cord and any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer. Do not place it near sources of...
...; When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. Note: If you turn off the computer and want to turn the power off the computer normally, press and hold the power... least two seconds before powering up. Carefully route the power cord and any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off. • Use the power button You can also shut down the computer. Do not place it near sources of...
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...; Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Recycle if possible. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. x Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways... normally please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 77. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth.
...; Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Recycle if possible. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. x Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways... normally please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 77. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth.
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... 21 Base view 22 Specifications 23 Indicators 27 Easy-launch buttons 28 FineTrack and FineTrack buttons 29 FineTrack basics 29 Touchpad 30 Touchpad basics 30 Using Acer FineTouch keyboard 32 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 32 Windows keys 33 Hotkeys 33 Special keys 35 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive...
... 21 Base view 22 Specifications 23 Indicators 27 Easy-launch buttons 28 FineTrack and FineTrack buttons 29 FineTrack basics 29 Touchpad 30 Touchpad basics 30 Using Acer FineTouch keyboard 32 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 32 Windows keys 33 Hotkeys 33 Special keys 35 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive...
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... settings 39 Capturing photos/videos 41 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 42 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) 42 Using the system utilities 44 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 44 Launch Manager 45 Norton AntiVirus 46 Securing your computer 49 Using a computer security lock 50 Acer GraviSense 50 Using Acer GraviSense 50 Protecting the HDD...
... settings 39 Capturing photos/videos 41 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 42 Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) 42 Using the system utilities 44 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 44 Launch Manager 45 Norton AntiVirus 46 Securing your computer 49 Using a computer security lock 50 Acer GraviSense 50 Using Acer GraviSense 50 Protecting the HDD...
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Before you call 80 Taking your notebook PC with you 81 Disconnecting from the desktop 81 Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+ 81 Moving around 81 Preparing the computer 81 What to bring to meetings 82 Taking the computer home 82 Preparing the ...slot 89 ExpressCard 90 Installing memory 91 BIOS utility 91 Boot sequence 91 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 92 Password 92 Using software 92 Playing DVD movies 92 Power management 93 Acer eRecovery Management 93 Create backup 94 Restore from backup 94 Create factory default image CD 95 Re-install bundled software...
Before you call 80 Taking your notebook PC with you 81 Disconnecting from the desktop 81 Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+ 81 Moving around 81 Preparing the computer 81 What to bring to meetings 82 Taking the computer home 82 Preparing the ...slot 89 ExpressCard 90 Installing memory 91 BIOS utility 91 Boot sequence 91 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 92 Password 92 Using software 92 Playing DVD movies 92 Power management 93 Acer eRecovery Management 93 Create backup 94 Restore from backup 94 Create factory default image CD 95 Re-install bundled software...
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... Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you will be prompted to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for you lose your password, there is no method to reset it features the following handy utilities: • Acer eNet ...select the Help or Tutorial function. Be sure to access frequently used functions and manage your password. If you to remember or write down your new Acer computer. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for the first time...
... Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you will be prompted to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for you lose your password, there is no method to reset it features the following handy utilities: • Acer eNet ...select the Help or Tutorial function. Be sure to access frequently used functions and manage your password. If you to remember or write down your new Acer computer. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for the first time...
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...a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hot key: Fn + F5. For projectors and external devices that is not... supported by the graphics vendor. Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to the system. If the external display supports auto-detection,...
...a projector, or you project your computer's display to an external device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hot key: Fn + F5. For projectors and external devices that is not... supported by the graphics vendor. Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to the system. If the external display supports auto-detection,...
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...default, or you for a supervisor password and default encryption. If the "Use TPM" option is conveniently integrated with the TPM hardware. Empowering Technology 8 Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects your ...own file-specific password when encrypting a file. This encryption will prompt you can be used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be integrated with TPM on computers equipped with Windows Explorer as a shell...
...default, or you for a supervisor password and default encryption. If the "Use TPM" option is conveniently integrated with the TPM hardware. Empowering Technology 8 Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects your ...own file-specific password when encrypting a file. This encryption will prompt you can be used to encrypt files by unauthorized persons. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be integrated with TPM on computers equipped with Windows Explorer as a shell...
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Be sure to decrypt your encrypted file! If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to safeguard all related passwords! Empowering Technology 9 Note: The password used to encrypt a file is the only other key capable of decrypting the file.
Be sure to decrypt your encrypted file! If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to safeguard all related passwords! Empowering Technology 9 Note: The password used to encrypt a file is the only other key capable of decrypting the file.
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To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 93 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Empowering Technology 14 For more information, please refer to CD or DVD. Note: If your Acer ezDock II/II+.
To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 93 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Empowering Technology 14 For more information, please refer to CD or DVD. Note: If your Acer ezDock II/II+.
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... FinTrack buttons Function like the left and right mouse buttons when (left and right mouse buttons; English 18 # Item Description 4 Acer FineTrack Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to... Description Indicates the computer's power status. See "Indicators" on page 27 for more details. 16 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 27 for more details. 9 3DSonic speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. ...
... FinTrack buttons Function like the left and right mouse buttons when (left and right mouse buttons; English 18 # Item Description 4 Acer FineTrack Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to... Description Indicates the computer's power status. See "Indicators" on page 27 for more details. 16 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 27 for more details. 9 3DSonic speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. ...
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...-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 8 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) (3 total). Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Accepts one ExpressCard module (for selected models). English 19 # Icon Item 2 Battery indicator Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function...
...-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 8 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) (3 total). Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Accepts one ExpressCard module (for selected models). English 19 # Icon Item 2 Battery indicator Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function...
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... PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) WiFi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15.4" WSXGA+ high-brightness TFT LCD,... 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • 15.4" WXGA high-brightness TFT...
... PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) WiFi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15.4" WSXGA+ high-brightness TFT LCD,... 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • 15.4" WXGA high-brightness TFT...