Acer TravelMate 6500 driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 3
...Safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions ... over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push objects of any...overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too
many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of...
User Manual - Page 6
...Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal ...shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within
comfortable reach
• if you view your monitor ...
User Manual - Page 7
... your display in such a way that the side faces the window or
any...display's top front edge
• Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended
periods of time.
Developing good work habits
Develop the following work habits to make your computer...We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If...
User Manual - Page 8
... computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power...
User Manual - Page 9
... place the computer on uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC adapter
Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:
• Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
Carefully route the power cord and any cables away...
User Manual - Page 11
...instructions
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Tips and information for comfortable use vi
First things first
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Your guides
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Basic care and tips for using your computer viii
Turning your computer on and off viii
Taking care of your computer
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Taking care of your AC adapter
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Taking care of your battery pack
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Cleaning and servicing
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Acer Empowering Technology
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Empowering Technology password
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Acer...
User Manual - Page 13
...options
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Fax/data modem
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Built-in network feature
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Fast Infrared (FIR)
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Universal Serial Bus (USB)
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IEEE 1394 port
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Digital Video Interface (DVI-D)
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PC Card slot
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ExpressCard
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Installing memory
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BIOS utility
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Boot sequence
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Enable disk-to-disk recovery
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Password
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Using software
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Playing DVD movies
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Power management
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Acer eRecovery...
User Manual - Page 14
...Re-install bundled software without CD 70
Change password
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting tips
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Error messages
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Regulations and safety notices
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ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance
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FCC notice
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Modem notices
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Important safety instructions
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Laser compliance statement
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LCD pixel statement
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Macrovision copyright protection notice 80
Radio device regulatory...
User Manual - Page 19
... usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window..
For additional options, click "Settings" to:
• Set alarms. • Re-load factory defaults. • Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed or the power
button is pressed.
• Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. • View...
User Manual - Page 22
... accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook.
The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption. This encryption will be used...
User Manual - Page 35
.../TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support • DVI-D (true digital video interface) with HDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support
• One or two 80/100/120 GB (or larger) Serial ATA hard
disk drives with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) supporting RAID 0, 1 and Intel® Matrix RAID
• 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Memory Stick...
User Manual - Page 51
... Intel Matrix RAID on your system:
1 Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console from the software CD that comes with your Acer computer. Insert the CD and the installation program will automatically launch. If AutoRun is disabled, run the installation program manually by opening the CD/DVD drive from My Computer and clicking on the Setup icon.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to install the Intel...
User Manual - Page 56
... or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display/play a preview of the photo/video clip.
Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder.
Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam
The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device...
User Manual - Page 62
... for viruses?
A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan: 1 Start Norton AntiVirus.
Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scans.
3 In the Scans panel, click Run Full...
User Manual - Page 64
... the tray. (If your computer's optical drive is a slot-load model, it will not have an eject hole.)
The keyboard does not respond.
Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose.
The infrared port does not work.
Check...
User Manual - Page 65
... software (e.g. HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location. Refer to the Windows manual.
Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the installation...
User Manual - Page 81
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Using software
Playing DVD movies
When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; then close the DVD tray.
Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to enter the...
User Manual - Page 82
... CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will guide you through each process.
Note: This feature is only available on certain models. For systems that do not have a built-in optical disk burner, plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk-related tasks...
User Manual - Page 84
... software without CD
Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and
click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window...
User Manual - Page 100
.... See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 49 front view 16
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Hibernation mode hotkey 31
hotkeys 30
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IEEE 1394 port 61 infrared 60
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keyboard 29 embedded numeric keypad 29 hotkeys 30 lock keys 29 troubleshooting 50 Windows keys 30
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left view 16
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media access on indicator 25
memory installing 65
messages error 72
modem 59
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network 60 Notebook Manager...