Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 6492G Acer
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TravelMate 6492 Series User's Guide.
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iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
iv Warnings • Do not use t his product near water. • Do not place this prod uct on an unstable cart, stand or tab le. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided fo r ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the produc t and to protec t it from ove rheating.
v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise prod uced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product.
vi discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the operation time becom es noticeably sho rter than normal, buy a ne w battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge you r battery only with Acer approved chargers designated for this device .
vii Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lines from the equ ipment when not in use and/or before servicin g. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning , do not connect the telephone line to this equipm ent during lightning or thunderstorms.
viii Pacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technolo gy Research.
ix Emergency calls Warning: You cannot make emergency calls through this devic e. To make an emergency call you shall dial o ut through your mobi le phone or other telephone call system. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
x ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to prote ct the envi ronment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product feature s.
xi Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zo ne by adjusting the viewin g angle of the monito r, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximu m comfort.
xii Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make you r computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy bod y.
xiii First things first We would like to thank you for mak ing an Acer notebook yo ur choice for meeting your mobile comp uting needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have desig ned.
xiv To turn the power off, do any of th e followin g: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start , then click on Shut Down . • Use the power button You can also put the compu ter by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> .
xv Taking care of yo ur battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.
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Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information vii Operating environment vii Medical devices vii Vehicles viii Potentially explosive environments vii.
Special keys 32 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 33 Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer TPM-based BiopProtect (for selected.
IEEE 1394 port 55 PC Card slot 56 Installing memory 56 Using software 57 Playing DVD movies 57 Power management 58 Acer eRecovery Man agement 59 Create backup 59 Burn backup disc 60 Restore and recove.
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1 Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manag e your new Acer system.
2 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eNet Manageme nt Acer eNet Management helps you quickl y connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer e Net Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the p rogram from the Acer Empowering Techn ology program group in S tart menu.
3 Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management can save netwo r k settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored incl ude network connection setting s (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.
4 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer ePower Manage ment Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power m anagement options.
5 Empowering Technology 3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings. To delete a power pl an: You cannot delete the power plan you are cu rrently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list.
6 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer ePresentati on Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your comp uter's display to an external display device or projector using the h otkey: <Fn> + <F5> .
7 Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unau thorized persons.
8 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable s torage, o ptical and floppy driv e devices to ensur e that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended.
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10 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, burn the fa ctory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications an d drivers.
11 Empowering Technology For more information, please refer to "Acer eReco very Manage ment" on page 59 in the AcerSystem User's Guide .
12 Empowe ring Techno logy Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot option s. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation.
13 Empowering Technology Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key m obile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can qu ickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities.
14 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... po ster, let us show yo u around yo ur new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communic ation (for selected models).
15 English 4 Acer FineTrack Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse when used together with the cli ck buttons. See “FineTrack ba sics” on page 26 for more details.
16 English Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.
17 English Left view # Icon Item Description 1 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (for selected models). 2 Ventilation slots Enable the co mputer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (for s electe d model s).
18 English Right view Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g ., USB mouse, USB camera) . 2 Acer MediaBay optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
19 English Base view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 ezDock II/II+ connector Connects to Acer ezDock II/II+. 4 Acer MediaBay release latch Lock or unlock Acer MediaBay device.
20 English Specifications Operating system • Windows Vista™ Business • Genuine Windows ® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Platform Intel ® Centrino ® Pro mobile processor techn ology, featuring: • Intel ® Core ™ 2 Duo mobile pr ocessor T7300/T750 0/T7700 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.
21 English Dimensions and weight • 339.4 (W) x 245 (D) x 35/39 (H) mm (13.36 x 9.65 x 1.37/1.54 inches) • 2.72 kg (6 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack and Acer MediaBay 6- cell 2nd battery pack • 2.62 kg (5.77 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack and optical drive • 2.
22 English I/O interface • Acer ezDock II/ II + connector • PC Card slot (one Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection f ingerprint reader • TravelMate SmartCar d reader • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • Three USB 2.
23 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of your PC depe nds on the model purchased. Options and accessories • Acer ezDock II • Acer ezDoc.
24 English Indicators The computer has several status indicators. The power, battery and wireless communi cation status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode.
25 English Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are four button s. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: Empowering Key < >, one user- programmable button, Internet and email. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology.
26 English FineTrack and FineTrack buttons The built-in FineTrack is a pointing device that senses mo vement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you use your finger to move the FineTrack. Its central location on the keyboard p rovides optimum comfort an d support.
27 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move you r finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
28 English • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right (4) bu ttons located beneath the to uchpad to perform selection and execution functi ons. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mo use.
29 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a n embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, functi on and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
30 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this k ey has the same e ffect as cli cking on the Windows Start button; it launche s the Start menu.
31 English Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access m ost of the computer's controls like screen b rightness, volume output an d the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combinatio n.
32 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of yo ur keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor.
33 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the com puter is on. Insert a clip to the emerg ency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.
34 English Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Ke nsington -com patible security slot for a security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the loc k into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock.
35 English Audio The computer comes with 32-bi t Intel High-Definition audio, an d built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 31 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.
36 English Using the system utilities Acer TPM-based Bio - Protect ion (for selected models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
37 English Acer GridVista (dual- display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual display feature of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is .
38 English 2 Drag and drop each win dow into the approp riate grid. 3 Enjoy the c onvenience of a well-o rganized de sktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolu tion setting of yo ur second monitor is set to the manufa cturer's recommended value.
39 English Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility th at can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? 1 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windows desktop .
40 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use o f your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each o ne. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the co mputer.
41 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windo ws, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the ic on and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low.
42 English • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power ou tlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port a nd the corresponding port on the printer.
43 English To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is sho wing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instruct ions to perform system recovery. Important! This feature o ccupies 10 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk.
44 English Battery pack The computer uses a batt ery pack that gi ves you long use betwee n charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning.
45 English English Follow these steps ag ain until the batte ry has been charged and discharged three times. Use this conditioning p rocess for all new batteries, or if a battery has n't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit.
46 English To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release la tch to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery ba y. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter in to the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet.
47 English English Battery-lo w warning When using batter y power pay attention to the Win dows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warning app ears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer sh uts down.
48 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving around or traveling with your comp uter. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories : 1 Save any open files.
49 English If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a d ifferent building, you may choose to shut down the comp uter: Click on Sta rt , then click on Shut Down . Or: You can put the computer in Sle ep mode by pressing <Fn> + <F4> .
50 English Caution: Avoid p acking items next to the top cover of th e computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage th e screen. What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take t.
51 English Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you we re taki ng it home. Make su re that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport secu rity may require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area.
52 English • Proof of purchase, in case you need to sho w it to customs officials • International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer.
53 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers yo u a complete mobile comp uting experie nce. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section.
54 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect you r computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cab le from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the comp uter to a network jack or hub o n your network.
55 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allo ws you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394- compatible device like a video camera or dig ital camera.
56 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accep ts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the com puter. These cards should have a PC Ca rd logo on the m. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on c ards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afford ed by desktop PCs.
57 English 1 Turn off the computer, unplu g the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory co ver; then lift up and remove the memory cover.
58 English 2 The DVD movie will automatically pl ay after a few seconds. Note: To change the region code, in sert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD dr ive. Pl ease refer t o the o nline help for more information. Power management This computer has a built- in power management unit that monitors system activity.
59 English Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backu p of th e current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can also backup/restore th e factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers.
60 English Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of A cer eRecovery Management, y ou can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system con figuration, or an application backup im age to CD or DVD.
61 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a pro blem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require openin g up the computer. Do not atte mpt to open the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.
62 English If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service c enter for assistance.
63 English English Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
64 English and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Ca nadian ICES-003.
65 English English Your telephone company may make chang es in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could a ffect the proper fu nctioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terrupted telephone service.
66 English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ ipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its netw ork. It indicates n o endorsement o f the product b y Telecom, no r does it provi de any sort of warranty .
67 English English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser p roduct. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown b elow) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WH EN OPEN.
68 English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/o r Bluetooth only. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been ap proved for wireless use.
69 English English wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (A pplied to models with 3G function).
70 English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germ any, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemb ourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Eston ia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Repub lic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta.
71 English English 2 This device is restricted to indoor us e due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this prod uct to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduc e the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
72 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may n ot cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must ac cept any interference received, includin g interference that may cause undesired operation.
73 English English Declaration of Confor mity for CE Marking We , Acer Computer (S hanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.
74 English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewi ng distance 500 mm Design inclination angle 0.0° Design azimuth angle 90.0° Viewing direction range class C lass IV Screen tilt angle 85.
75 English Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio adjusting the volume 35 troublesh ooting 41 B battery pack battery-low warning 47 caring for xv characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level .
76 English installing 56– 57 messages error 61 modem 53 N network 54 Notebook Man ager hotkey 31 num lock 29 on indicator 24 numeric keypad embedded 29 P PC Card 56 ejecting 56 inserting 56 ports 53.
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