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..., without obligation to the information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. TravelMate 6460/6410 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in new editions of this publication without ... made periodically to notify any person of such revisions or changes. The serial number and model number are used herein for a particular purpose. Other companies' product names or trademarks are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies...
..., without obligation to the information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. TravelMate 6460/6410 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in new editions of this publication without ... made periodically to notify any person of such revisions or changes. The serial number and model number are used herein for a particular purpose. Other companies' product names or trademarks are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies...
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... and instructions marked on a vibrating surface. If the product falls, it from the wall outlet before cleaning. If power strips are used with this product, make sure that could be blocked or covered. If you are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of power... branch circuit rating. Do not locate this product from overheating. The openings should be blocked by plugging in a fire or electric shock. Use a damp cloth for future reference. The overall system load must not be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are not sure of...
... and instructions marked on a vibrating surface. If the product falls, it from the wall outlet before cleaning. If power strips are used with this product, make sure that could be blocked or covered. If you are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of power... branch circuit rating. Do not locate this product from overheating. The openings should be blocked by plugging in a fire or electric shock. Use a damp cloth for future reference. The overall system load must not be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are not sure of...
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... extensive work by other nearby electrical devices that is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into a non-grounded power outlet. Using a power outlet that may interfere with the performance of other risks. Do not insert the plug into the product • the product was... grounded power outlet. Unplug this product from unexpected noise produced by a qualified technician to restore the product to service this product. • Use the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set .
... extensive work by other nearby electrical devices that is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into a non-grounded power outlet. Using a power outlet that may interfere with the performance of other risks. Do not insert the plug into the product • the product was... grounded power outlet. Unplug this product from unexpected noise produced by a qualified technician to restore the product to service this product. • Use the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set .
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...them away from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of used batteries. Keep them in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of fire ...your reseller for purchase options. For more information on the Waste from children. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Consult your product. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance...
...them away from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of used batteries. Keep them in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of fire ...your reseller for purchase options. For more information on the Waste from children. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Consult your product. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance...
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... glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your monitor more comfortable computer use . Incorrect computer usage may lead to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders ... comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. Observe the following sections provide suggestions on your leg...
... glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your monitor more comfortable computer use . Incorrect computer usage may lead to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders ... comfortable reach • if you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. Observe the following sections provide suggestions on your leg...
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...User's Guide. Developing good work habits Develop the following work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 99 in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by... using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge...
...User's Guide. Developing good work habits Develop the following work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 99 in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by... using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge...
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...mobile computing needs. Follow the instructions on your notebook. viii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer on and off , the Just for Starters... The printed User's Guide introduces you get started ...with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information ...
...mobile computing needs. Follow the instructions on your notebook. viii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer on and off , the Just for Starters... The printed User's Guide introduces you get started ...with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information ...
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... display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey + . Also, the total current rating 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. If you are some ways to take... plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to direct sunlight.
... display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey + . Also, the total current rating 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. If you are some ways to take... plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to direct sunlight.
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...Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to take care of your battery pack Here are some ways to local regulations. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. x Taking care of ...your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: ...
...Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to take care of your battery pack Here are some ways to local regulations. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. x Taking care of ...your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: ...
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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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...Displayed by default in TPM. • Acer eLock Management limits access to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for you to do so. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you lose your password. If... you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to external storage media and removable data devices. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up ...
...Displayed by default in TPM. • Acer eLock Management limits access to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for you to do so. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you lose your password. If... you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to external storage media and removable data devices. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up ...
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... the utility provided by the graphics vendor. If the external display supports auto-detection, your display settings using the hot key: Fn + F5. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not correct...
... the utility provided by the graphics vendor. If the external display supports auto-detection, your display settings using the hot key: Fn + F5. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not correct...
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... data encryption/decryption and also supports on computers equipped with the TPM hardware, there will be used to encrypt files by TPM. On computers equipped with the TPM hardware. If the "Use TPM" option is selected during Acer eDataSecurity Management's initial system setup or system administration, the PSD and the File/Folder encryption...
... data encryption/decryption and also supports on computers equipped with the TPM hardware, there will be used to encrypt files by TPM. On computers equipped with the TPM hardware. If the "Use TPM" option is selected during Acer eDataSecurity Management's initial system setup or system administration, the PSD and the File/Folder encryption...
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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. Empowering Technology 9 Note: The password used to encrypt a file is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to safeguard all related passwords!
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. Empowering Technology 9 Note: The password used to encrypt a file is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to safeguard all related passwords!
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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+. 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.
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... See "FineTrack basics" on page 29 for more details. 14 Power button Turns the computer on page 29 for your hands when you use the computer. 13 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 show the ...
... See "FineTrack basics" on page 29 for more details. 14 Power button Turns the computer on page 29 for your hands when you use the computer. 13 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 show the ...
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... from external microphones. 7 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 8 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth switch/indicator communication. 4 Wireless Enables/disables the wireless function. Left view # Icon 1 Item Ventilation slots 2 4-pin IEEE 1394 port...
... from external microphones. 7 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 8 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth switch/indicator communication. 4 Wireless Enables/disables the wireless function. Left view # Icon 1 Item Ventilation slots 2 4-pin IEEE 1394 port...
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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...