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Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 2
... the table below for the updates made to this TravelMate 6595T/6595TG/8573T/8573TG service guide.
Date
Chapter
Updates
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD website. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 6
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-8 I/O Ports 1-9 Software and Tools 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-11
Notebook Tour 1-12 Open Front ...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 9
... of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (for 32-bit OS)
Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Super-slim design
Graphics 0 Graphics controller: UMA: Integrated in the Intel® Core™ Mobile Processor
Hardware...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 11
... CX-20584 audio codec
Communication 0
Webcam
0
1.3 MP HD webcam
Acer Video Conference software, featuring:
Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280×1024 resolution
Acer Video Conference Manager featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology
Supports online video calls
Wireless and networking
0
...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 12
...playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle
Control keys: Acer PowerSmart key, Acer Backup key, Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, Acer InstantView key, Volume mute key and Communication key
Windows® and Application keys
Multilanguage support
Touchpad
0
Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 13
...;Two USB 2.0 ports (one port featuring power-off USB charging) eSATA/USB 2.0 port HDMI® port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker jack Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in jack for AC adapter
Software and Tools
Productivity
Acer...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 14
...Windows Live™ Essentials
Web links and utilities
0
Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only)
Acer Identity Card
Acer Registration
Acer Updater...61472;USB optical genius mini mouse External USB floppy disk drive 3-pin 90 W AC adapter
Warranty...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 23
... the left button of a mouse.
Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (1) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
Table 1-7. Touchpad
Function
Left Button Right Button...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 24
...Touchpad (4)
Center button (1)
Swipe up/down/left/rig ht using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option).
0
The keyboard contains an overlay numeric keys, inverted "T" cursor key, Windows® key, Application key, function lock keys, hotkeys, and media control keys controlling various computer features.
Figure 1-8. Keyboard
1-20
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 26
... +M: Minimizes all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window + E: Open Windows Explorer +F: Search for a file or folder + D: Display the desktop Ctrl+ +F: Search for computers (if you are on a network) Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network
domain), or switch...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 27
...
Table 1-10. Hotkeys
Hotkey
Icon
Function
Fn+F3
Communication device toggle
Fn+F4
Sleep
Description
Toggles the WiFi, 3G and/or Bluetooth functions On and Off using a pop-up window.
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Fn+F7 Fn+F8
Display off Display toggle
Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle
Turns off the LCD...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 52
... KBC Version Serial Number
Description Model name and core frequency of the installed processor Core frequency of the installed processor Model name of the installed hard drive Serial number of the installed hard drive Model name of the installed optical device Current system BIOS version Current firmware version of the system VGA Current keyboard controller version Serial number of the computer...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 60
... does not contain power to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system.
Perform the following to run Flash.
1. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD". 2. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery
disk files. 3. Turn off the computer. 4. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and the Crisis Recovery disk files
to any USB port. 5. Press and...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 180
..., perform the following.
1. Makes sure the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.
2. Remove all extension cables between the computer and the outlet.
3. Remove all surge protectors between the computer and the electrical outlet. Plug the computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet.
4. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 182
... Personalize Display Settings.
Click and drag the Resolution slider to the desired resolution.
Click Apply and check the display. Readjust if necessary.
4. Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated.
5. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Check the Device Manager to determine that:
The device is properly installed. There...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 186
...:
The device is properly installed
There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks
There are no device conflicts
No hardware is listed under Other Devices 3. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to the previous version. 4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Make sure that all volume controls are set mid range...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 187
... default audio device (green check mark).
NOTE: NOTE:
If Speakers do not show, right-click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the speakers. 8. Remove any recently installed hardware or software. 9. Restore system and file settings...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 195
... the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. Apply power to the computer. 5. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 214
... disk files to the computer. 3. Press and hold the Fn+Esc keys, then press the power button .
The BIOS recovery process begins. When the process is complete the computer will automatically reboot.
4. Disconnect the USB flash drive from the computer.
5. Perform a BIOS flash procedure to update the BIOS firmware. Refer to the "BIOS Flash Utilities" section on page 2-12 for detailed instructions...
Acer TravelMate 6595T, TG and 8573T, TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 321
.... These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer's Website offers convenient and valuable support resources. In the Technical Information section users can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including:
Service guides for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists...