Acer 6460 6263 TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN
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- Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 1
TravelMate 6460/6410 Series User's Guide - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 2
Reserved. TravelMate 6460/6410 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 09/2006 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 3
instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use . Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord. • If an extension cord is used with this product - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 4
AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details. Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using ) maximum length. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 5
v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 6
vi Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. 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, - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 7
graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display 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 healthy body. Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If this - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - 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 - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 9
do 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 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. • - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 10
according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of the following - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 11
first viii Your guides viii Basic care and tips for using your computer viii Turning your computer on and off viii Taking care of your computer ix Taking care of your AC adapter ix Taking care of your battery pack x Cleaning and servicing x Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 12
computer security lock 50 Acer GraviSense 50 Using Acer GraviSense 50 Protecting the HDD 51 Anti-Theft 51 Acer Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 53 User roles 53 Initialization and Administration of the Acer Security Platform54 User Authentication 54 Migrating Keys to other Systems 56 - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 13
1394 port 88 PC Card 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 - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 14
Canada - Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index 99 99 100 103 103 103 104 104 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 15
of your screen, it features the following handy utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 16
eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs. Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 17
3 Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Empowering Technology - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 18
AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. DC mode (Battery - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 19
status For real-time battery life estimates based on current 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 - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 20
Empowering Technology 6 - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 21
Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external device or projector using the hot key: Fn + F5. If the external display supports auto-detection, your system display will be automatically switched out when an - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 22
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 to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own file-specific - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 23
Empowering Technology 9 Note: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 24
the bottom of the System Administration panel. Clicking 'TPM Settings' will switch to the form for the TPM protection option selection, as shown below. The user will have to enter the supervisor password whenever the TPM integration option needs to be changed. - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 25
stolen while your notebook is unattended. • Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers. • Optical drive devices - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. To activate - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 26
Empowering Technology 12 - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 27
utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's hard drive. By default, user-created backups are stored on the D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 28
Empowering Technology 14 For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 93 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If 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 - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 29
eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 30
. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 31
computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Acer Oribcam 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication (for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 32
English 18 # Item Description 4 Acer FineTrack Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse when used together with the click buttons. See "FineTrack basics" on page 29 for more details. 5 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 6 Fingerprint reader - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 33
Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth switch/indicator communication. 4 Wireless Enables/disables the wireless function. communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 34
. PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. SmartCard Accepts the TravelMate SmartCard (for selected models). Right view # Item Description 1 Acer MediaBay optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 35
serial devices. 5 Digital Video Supports digital video connections Interface -Digital (for selected models). port 6 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 7 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 8 Kensington lock slot Connects - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 36
view English # Item 1 Acer MediaBay release latch 2 Battery lock 3 Battery latch 4 Battery bay 5 Hard disk bay 6 Acer DASP 7 Memory compartment 8 ezDock II/II+ connector Description Lock or unlock Acer MediaBay device. Locks the battery in position. Release the battery pack. Houses the computer - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 37
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 LCD - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 38
use • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • Security access via TravelMate TPM-based fingerprint reader / TravelMate SmartCard reader (for selected models) • 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with 5º curve, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 39
(for selected models) TravelMate TPM-based fingerprint solution (for selected models) TravelMate SmartCard solution (for selected models) TravelMate TPM (Trusted Platform Module) solution supporting Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) BIOS user, HDD and supervisor passwords - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 40
Acer MediaBay 80/100/120/160 GB second hard disk drive • Acer MediaBay 6-cell 3800 mAh Li-ion second battery pack • 8-cell 4800 mAh Li-ion primary battery pack • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM module • External USB floppy disk drive • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 41
is activated. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Charging - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 42
. They are: Empowering Key < >, one userprogrammable button, Internet and email. Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 43
. This means the cursor responds as you use your finger to move the FineTrack. Its central location on the keyboard provides optimum comfort and support. FineTrack basics The following items show you how to use the FineTrack and FineTrack buttons: • Using your finger, apply light, steady force on - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 44
device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad: - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 45
the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Left button (1) Right button (4) once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor. Tap - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 46
English 32 Using Acer FineTouch keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock < - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 47
English 33 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 48
34 English Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 49
processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 50
English 36 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 51
English 37 Audio The computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and built-in stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 33 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume. - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 52
megapixel or 310,000 pixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on top of the LCD panel. The camera's 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 53
> Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. Note: Setting the camera resolution - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 54
English 40 Options Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos. Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 55
the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears. Device Settings allows you to change the camera the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 56
(IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world. Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) The Acer VisageON technology comes with - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 57
down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 2 Click the right icon to zoom - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 58
English 44 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first ensure that - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 59
up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 28 for the location of the easylaunch buttons. You can - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 60
AntiVirus main window, click Scans. 3 In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan. 4 When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished. You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 61
computer. Security features include anti-theft and system security: • Anti-theft Kensington lock, a security notch Acer GraviSense • System security Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management Acer TPM-based fingerprint utility Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management SmartCard BIOS passwords - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 62
lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. Acer GraviSense Acer GraviSense is an innovative utility designed to further protect your data by automatically moving the read/write heads of your Acer notebook's hard disk away from the storage disk - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 63
English 51 Protecting the HDD Activate this feature by right-clicking on the tray icon and selecting Hard Drive Protection. Selecting this function will halt data transactions to the HDD in the event that any vibration or movement which exceeds the level tolerated by - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 64
to try a new password. • When activated, Acer GraviSense will show a full-screen image and a password window. • When activated, the Anti-Theft feature will disable the following functions: 1 Alt + Tab 2 Ctrl + Shift + Esc 3 Ctrl + Alt + Del 4 Windows keys 5 Task bar • When activated, the settings - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 65
are initialized. Acting a specific user role requires a specific authentication (e.g. providing a specific password). A person can act multiple user roles. The following table lists all user roles. User Roles: User Role Security Platform Owner Based on... Windows user account (local or domain - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 66
Trusted Platform Module based certificate. User Authentication For security reasons, you need to authenticate to the Acer Security Platform before you can use security features. E.g. file encryption requires your Basic User Key which is protected with your Basic User Password. Typing in this - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 67
User Key can be used. The Acer Security Platform Solution provides two authentication levels to protect your Basic User Key: Password Authentication The Basic User Key is protected with the Basic User Password. This password has to be typed in manually. Enhanced Authentication The Basic User Key - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 68
of authentication devices is user-specific, i.e. different Security Platform Users can use different authentication devices. Usage of Enhanced Authentication can be controlled by policies. Migrating Keys to other Systems Once a system user is set up as an Acer Security Platform User, there may arise - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 69
is a brief description of the steps for fingerprint scanning and user enrollment. For full details of Protector Suite QL's programmable functions, open the utility and follow the step-by-step guide. Password choice To enter Protector Suite QL, enter your password. If you are using the utility for - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 70
English 58 3 The application window will indicate a successful scan. If the scan quality is poor, repeat the procedure. Note: Make sure to keep the finger flat throughout the scanning procedure. User's Fingers and additional encryption performed by TPM chip You can use Protector Suite QL to create - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 71
English 59 • Once you have successfully enrolled a finger, swipe it to access the Protector Suite QL Control Center options. • After entering the Control Center expand the Settings menu and select System Settings. - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 72
English 60 • Once the System Settings window opens, click the TPM tab to access controls for your system's TPM module. • Press the Initialize TPM button and wait. You will be prompted when - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 73
menu and select Enroll or Edit Fingerprints. • Follow the procedure as before until you reach the Advanced Security window. • Ensure that the Enable Advanced Security for the current user box is checked and then continue until enrollment is completed. • Encryption will now be enabled for this - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 74
system can be used to replace the keyboardbased User Password authentication system when booting up. If you do not want to use the fingerprint authentication system for password authentication when booting up, but prefer to use the keyboard-based system instead, press the ESC key when the - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 75
Registration/Enrollment instructions. Swipe your finger across the fingerprint reader. Note: It is necessary to register the Supervisor/User Password before using the Fingerprint Power-on Security and its extended function, the Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature. Please use BIOS set-up manual Setup - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 76
Password Bank. To display and fill in a registered page in your default web browser, click the web page name in the list. Register Registers a new window (dialog or web page). You are logged on to the computer and want to register a new web page or a dialog. To create a new registration - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 77
the Settings dialog. A wizard will assist you through your first registration. Supported browsers: • Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher • Mozilla 1.3 - 1.7 • web page or dialog registration. When the window is displayed again, you can enter all the data by using the sensor. Registered web pages can be - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 78
crash System crash How to access the data protected using TPM-based Fingerprint and eDatatSecurity ? restore data with the back-up TPM key when a new motherboard is back restore the Suprevisor password and TPM key to the new system to unlock the data protected by TPMbased Fingerprint and - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 79
secure logon procedure for your Windows at the operating system level. It provides user authentication through its encryption/decryption function using the SmartCard. If your SmartCard is unavailable, you can use the Emergency Card as a temporary replacement card. • PlatinumKey auto-authenticate and - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 80
is completed and sent back to Acer. This information will be used by Acer service centers to confirm ownership in case your SmartCard "key" is lost or damaged. Registering your notebook with Acer's service center is extremely important when replacing your lost SmartCard "key". If you have already - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 81
enhances the secure logon procedure for Windows® 2000 or XP at the operating system level. It provides user authentication with an encryption/decryption function using the SmartCard. If your SmartCard is unavailable, the Emergency Card can serve as a temporary replacement for the SmartCard. After - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 82
Disable PlatinumSecure is selected, the PlatinumSecure Windows Logon Authentication with the SmartCard will User, ONLY you can add/ remove other users. If you registered as a regular user, other registered users could add/remove you. All registered users will be able to use the View SmartCard users - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 83
• In Windows Explorer, right-click on a selected folder, file, or group of files. Running PlatinumKey PlatinumKey provides one-click logon to all password-required websites. With its unique SmartCard caching technology, you can greatly extend the limited card memory size to unlimited use by storing - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 84
and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS Utility. Once set, you must key-in this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 85
on the computer again, and try again. If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS Utility. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 86
utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST use the and keys to enable this feature. Setting up passwords when using fingerprint recognition To change BIOS settings, the user must log in using - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 87
Current TPM State at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to set this value to Enable & Activate or Deactivate & Disable. Your system will activate the BIOS utility automatically after rebooting, then enter Acer TPM management security setup. Please select Execute to confirm or - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 88
enabled. Enabling disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to set this value to Enabled. - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 89
AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in the external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace click on your Windows desktop and - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 90
Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. You can also use drive tray without turning on the power. There is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive or an authorized service center as the drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 91
modem. To properly use your communication 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 - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 92
you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently. If there are error messages or beeps reported by - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 93
Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter from Acer ezDock II/II+: 1 Make sure that the battery pack is charged enough for normal operation. 2 Make sure the security lock key of - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 94
Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can put the computer in Sleep mode by if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to removed all media and compact disks from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 95
take the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect a second AC adapter for use at home. With a second AC adapter, you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home. If you use your computer - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 96
gate area. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Acer MediaBay battery pack • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 97
addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: • Turn your system the wireless LAN function off for flight security when you are on the airplane. • When traveling in another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 98
devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read . Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 99
English 87 Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 100
without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394compatible device like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or digital - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 101
PCs. Popular PC Cards include flash, fax/data modem, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits. Note: Refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the card, and its functions. Inserting a PC Card Insert - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 102
support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. ExpressCards support support both types. Please refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use using the card. 2 Left-click on the remove - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 103
Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer. BIOS utility - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 104
hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set to a region code, it will play DVD disks - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 105
and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all power-saving chores for your computer. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 106
Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Backup snapshot image and click Next. 6 Select the backup method. a Use ) from hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 107
create them by using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install. At first launch, Acer - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 108
-disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 109
) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 extended Contact - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 110
98 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 111
As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 112
operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label , the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 113
you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor. Caution - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 114
to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 115
or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 116
use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive • EN 55022 • EN 55024 • EN 6460/64100-3-2/-3 99/5/EC Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive • Art - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 117
, the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device. Caution - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 118
systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device. 4 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 119
for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: LB1 Machine type: TravelMate 6460/6410 SKU number: TravelMate 646xxx/641xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party: 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose, CA - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 120
Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Declares that product: Notebook PC Trade name: Acer Model number: LB1 Machine type: TravelMate 6460/6410 SKU number: TravelMate 646xxx/641xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Is in compliance with the essential - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 121
109 LCD panel ergonomic specifications English English Design viewing distance Design inclination angle Design azimuth angle level: [250 + (250cosα)] lx where α = 85° • Color: Source D65 • Ordinary LCD: Class I • Protective or Acer CrystalBrite™ LCD: Class III Both • Yn • u'n • v'n Class II - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 122
for ix audio adjusting the volume 37 troubleshooting 78 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 41, 73, 91 brightness hotkeys 34 C caps lock 32 on indicator 27 care AC adapter ix battery pack x computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 78 troubleshooting 78 cleaning computer x computer caring for ix - Acer 6460 6263 | TravelMate 6410 - 6460 User's Guide EN - Page 123
options 69 speakers hotkey 34 troubleshooting 78 support information 80 T touchpad 30 hotkey 34 using 30-?? travel international flights 84 local trips 84 troubleshooting 97 tips 97 U universal serial bus 88 V view front 19 left 19 rear 21 right 20 volume adjusting 37 W Windows keys 33
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TravelMate 6460/6410 Series
User's Guide