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1. e When activated the Anti Theft feature will disable the following functions Alt Tab Ctrl Shift Esc Ctrl Alt Del Windows keys Task bar When activated the settings below will be changed to do nothing your personal settings will be recovered once the Anti Theft function is disabled Ua A W N gt a Power button b Sleep button c Close the lid If the system detects any movement when this function is active the system will emit a beeping sound as a warning and prompt you to enter the password Note Please remember the password as it cannot be changed You need to disable the Task Manager before setting the Anti Theft function 53 Acer Trusted Platform Module TPM With the development of TCG Trusted Computing Group http www trustedcomputinggroup org the Acer Trusted Platform Module offers the cryptographic implementations of RSA and hash algorithms SHA 1 and MD 5 for highest possible performance as well as a true random number generator TRNG The Acer Security Platform Solution Software is a comprehensive set of tools that takes advantage of the Trusted Platform Module embedded in your system This solution provides services to easily create digital certificates using the Trusted Platform Module and to manage these certificates You can use the certificates to Send and receive secure e mail from e mail clients like Microsoft Outlook Express Microsoft Outlook or Netscape Me
2. 5 0 Microsoft DirectX 9 0 and DualView for selected models or Mobile Intel 945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 950 up to 224 MB of shared memory supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 0 and dual independent display for selected models Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution via non interlaced CRT display 16 7 million colors MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability S video TV out NTSC PAL support for selected models DVI D true digital video interface support for selected models 24 Storage subsystem Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Input devices Audio 60 80 100 120 160 GB or higher Serial ATA primary hard disk drive with Acer DASP Disk Anti Shock Protection Acer MediaBay hot swappable 80 100 120 160 GB Serial ATA second hard disk drive Acer MediaBay hot swappable optical drive 8X DVD Super Multi double layer drive DVD CD RW combo drive 5 in 1 card reader supporting Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD for selected models 360 W x 271 D x 35 5 H mm 14 2 x 10 6 x 1 4 inches 3 12 kg 6 88 Ibs with 8 cell battery pack and Acer MediaBay 6 cell second battery pack 2 85 kg 6 27 lbs with 8 cell battery pack and optical drive 2 7 kg 5 94 Ibs with 6 cell battery pack and optical drive ACPI 2 0 CPU power management standard suppo
3. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Enables disables the wireless function Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer and IR aware computer for selected models Accepts input from external microphones Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones Locks and releases the lid 4 ExpressCard 34 ExpressCard 34 slot Ventilation slots 4 pin IEEE 1394 port Two USB 2 0 ports Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Connects to IEEE 1394 devices for selected models Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 3 total Accepts one ExpressCard module for selected models 5 2 5 in 1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick MS lt gt pro Memory Stick PRO MS PRO ae MultiMediaCard MMC Secure eg Digital SD xD Picture Card xD ed for selected models xD 6 0 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot 8 SmartCard Accepts the TravelMate SmartCard for selected models Right view 1 Acer MediaBay optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects
4. Q a 4 4 9 0 f 4 30 l l l l l i Properties 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 your private data in an encrypted file either on the SmartCard or on the 360 Degree Web secure website server Information in PlatinumKey like the one in My Info and Credit Cards can be transferred to other applications using the drag and drop method simply point the cursor to the field containing the information press and hold the left mouse button then drag the cursor to the application and drop the information there PlatinumKey also makes it convenient to change your password There is always a PWD button available which is equivalent to the Change Password button in PlatinumSecure Follow these steps to use PlatinumKey 1 Open your browser to connect to the Internet 2 Double click on the PlatinumKey icon on your Windows desktop 3 Enter your SmartCard password and click OK 4 If PlatinumKey is being used for the very first time it will ask Would you like to link to 360 Degree Web secure website server 72 to backup the information on your SmartCard The default answer is Yes and it will enable you to store your information excluding the Credit Cards on the 360 Degree Web secure website server for backup purposes in c
5. To create a new power profile 1 Change power settings as desired 2 Click Save as to save to a new power profile 3 Name the newly created profile 4 Select whether this profile is for Adapter or Battery mode then click OK 5 The new profile will appear in the profile list Battery status a For real time battery life estimates based on current usage refer to the panel in 3 the upper half of the window O o a m D Empowering Technology 2 X 3 F 5 Ce _ Acer ePower Management 4 S 5 O Q lt CPU Speed Q _ ____ _ LCD Brightness Turn Off Monitor Turn Off Hard Disk _ 9 System Standby 0 System Hibernation Hardware Xj WirelessLAN On of C CardBus On Off ir Wired LAN on off FireWire 1394 On Off Bluetooth O On Off For additional options click Settings to e Set alarms e _Re load factory defaults e Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed e Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby View information about Acer ePower Management gt O Empowering Technology f r 3_ x O Cc F Ss Acer ePower Management oO Alarm Load Defaults Power Button Password Pas Sa S Enable Action for Low Battery 4 Action for Low Battery o Lu Alarm Level 10 Notification Metho
6. Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified 102 Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of termi
7. Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components See Indicators on page 27 for more details 9 3DSonic speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 10 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and 11 left center and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 right way scroll button 12 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 13 FinTrack buttons Function like the left and right mouse buttons when left and right used together with the center keyboard FineTrack See FineTrack basics on page 29 for more details 14 Power button Turns the computer on and off 15 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components See Indicators on page 27 for more details 16 Easy launch Buttons for launching frequently used programs buttons See Easy launch buttons on page 28 for more details Closed front view 1 a Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status 2 6 O Battery indicator Bluetooth communication switch indicator Wireless communication e switch indicator 5 p Infrared port 6 A Microphone in jack L 7 Line in jack 8 Headphones speaker line out jack 9 Latch Left view 19 Indicates the computer s battery status Enables disables the Bluetooth function
8. HDD Activate this feature by right clicking on the tray icon and selecting Hard Drive Protection w Hard Drive Protection Anti Theft Help About Exit Selecting this function will halt data transactions to the HDD in the event that any vibration or movement which exceeds the level tolerated by the HDD is detected Anti Theft Activate this feature by right clicking on the tray icon and selecting Anti Theft w Hard Drive Protection Help About Exit When enabled this feature will sound an alarm if your notebook is moved This feature is password protected to prevent unauthorized access The first time you activate this function you will be prompted to set a new password Create New Password This is the first launch of Anti Theft and this password is used to quit this function New Password 4 8 characters Confirm Password CHE Cr Your password needs to be between four and eight characters and should consist of letters and numbers Once you ve set the password the Anti Theft feature will be activated 52 If you enter a password that is invalid for any reason you will be prompted to try a new password Acer GraviSense Anti Theft GA The password is incorrect Password d e When activated Acer GraviSense will show a full screen image and a password window Acer GraviSense Anti Theft A Please enter password to disable Anti Theft PAN sissa
9. and disk space quickly 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 Empowering Technology 2 ta Acer ePerformance Management Execute Express Optimization This feature quickly optimizes your system Advanced Optimization Options E Express acer 17 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Front view TravelMate 6460 1 Acer Oribcam 1 3 megapixel web camera for video communication for selected models 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 3 AcerFineTouch For entering data into your computer Keyboard 18 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 Fingerprint Security identification for selected models reader 7 Touchpad _ sCTouch sensitive pointing device which functions like a _ computer mouse 8 Status indicators Light
10. and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Slide and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer Then turn 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 s BIOS 74 Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS utility press lt F2 gt during the POST while the notebook PC logo is being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen Password on boot To set a password on boot activate the BIOS utility then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find Password on boot and use the lt F5 gt and lt F6 gt keys to enable this feature Setting up passwords when using fingerprint recognition To change BIOS settings the user must lo
11. the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off 5 USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse _ USB camera 3 total Rear view E gt Q a5 DVI D ie S video TV out NTSC PAL port Modem RJ 11 port Ethernet RJ 45 port serial port Digital Video Interface Digital port External display VGA port DC in jack Kensington lock slot 21 Connects to a television or display device with S video input for selected models Connects to a phone line Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network Connects to serial devices Supports digital video connections for selected models Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector Connects to an AC adapter Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 22 Base view KL WN 1 Acer MediaBay release Lock or unlock Acer MediaBay device latch 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position 3 Battery latch Release the battery pack 4 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 6 Acer DASP Disk Anti Shock Protection Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 8 ezDock II Il connector Connects to Acer ezDock IIIl Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display and graphics 23 Windows Vista Capable Windows Vista Premium Read
12. you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive Your C drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before using this option Before performing a restore operation please check the BIOS settings 1 Check to see if Acer disk to disk recovery is enabled or not 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate the BIOS utility press lt F2 gt during POST 80 To start the recovery process 1 Restart the system 2 While the Acer logo is showing press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt at the same time to enter the recovery process 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery Important This feature occupies 4 to 5 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty ITW that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand An ITW passport comes with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list
13. 4 File Decryption Warning on Desktop Search Tools penema LLJ Note If you forget the password You can use the Supervisor Password instead Warning on Desktop Search Tools eye pe If the TPM hardware is detected there will be an additional TPM Settings button at 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 Empowering Technology 2 i Acer eDataSecurity Management f Trusted Platform Module TPM Integration Use TPM for file encryption and PSD protection Don t use TPM for file encryption and PSD protection Note ifthe Use TPM option is selected and TPM is enabled Acer eDataSecurity Management will use the TRM security hardware for file and PSD encryptions Once the TPM integration option is changed Acer eDataSecurity Management will scan all the hard disks to update encrypted files and PSD with new security information The process may take a few minutes or longer Please do not cancel this operation or shut down the computer before the process is completed A Secure Disk 9 Security Settings TPM Settings L O ll EEE Eee 11 Acer eLock Management iis Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data optical an
14. Click the Change Password button fill in the three fields in the Change Password dialog box and then close the dialog box by clicking the OK button to change the SmartCard password Encrypt Decrypt PlatinumSecure can also be used to encrypt decrypt files except for system files or files that are already encrypted with other applications Double click on a file to automatically encrypt decrypt it However if the file is associated with an application it will be opened with that application instead of being encrypted Note that the encryption is not recursive i e when you encrypt a folder only the files immediately under that folder are encrypted Other files under subfolders are not 71 To find the Encrypt Decrypt commands Right click on the Start menu e Right click on a folder or icon on your Windows desktop or e In Windows Explorer right click on a selected folder file or group of files Desktop aj g ie5dom J My Comput f ga bmp es 3 Floppy A P cover doc 5 6 C FJINS d 41 45 3605CProgram 84 04 doc C America Online 4 0 FA report doc CompuServe 2000 E sample doc A F ese w manual doc Explore WRL3785 tmp WRL2855 tmp Encrypt Folder WRL211 tmp Decrypt Folder WRL1735 tmp Emergency Decrypt Folder WRL2570 tmp Find manual doc WRL2229 tmp Sharing Send Io gt Cut Copy Paste Create Shortcut Delete Rename a 49 ae a a 5
15. Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros 4 Inthe Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery actions and click Next 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process Note The Restore C item is enabled only if there is a user backup stored on the hard disk D Please refer to the Create backup section Create factory default image CD When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available you can create them by using this feature 1 2 3 4 Ul 95 Boot to Windows XP Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery settings and click Next In the Recovery settings window select Burn image to disk and click Next In the Burn image to disk window select 1 Factory default image or 2 Application CD and click Next Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Note Select 1 Factory default image when you want to burn a bootable disk that contains your computer s entire operating system as it was delivered to you from the factory If you wish to have a disk that will allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications select 2 Application CD this disk will not be bootable Re install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Man
16. Hz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device 4 Animproper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing c Operation in 5 GHz band e The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems e High power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LELAN Licence Exempt Local Area Network devices 107 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept
17. Once the TPM integration option is changed Acer eDataSecurity Management will scan all the hard disks to update encrypted files and PSD with new security information The process may take afew minutes or longer Please do not cancel this operation or shut down the computer before the process is completed 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 file Be sure to safeguard all related passwords A Acer eDaiaSecurity Management SS Initialize Supervisor Password The Supervisor Password serves two purposes 1 To grant accesses to the Personal Secure Disk 2 To provide you a last resort to decrypt any files encrypted before by eDataSecurity Please record and keep itin a secure place and never disclose itto anyone Initialize Supervisor Password Enter Supervisor Password ttit Enter it again to confirm EERE O mA m m 3 m O O to lt 10 gt o A Acer eData Security Management File Encryption C Enter a password 4 to 12 characters iG U E Enter it again to confirm O 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management oc Note S Files already encrypted will not be encrypte File Decryption
18. PAS Preboot Authentication System will be disabled When Disable PlatinumSecure is selected the PlatinumSecure Windows Logon Authentication with the SmartCard will be disabled which means that the protection of your notebook as well as other options under System Lock Option and Password Option will be disabled too The SmartCard password is required for this selection e System Lock Option When Lock system when the SmartCard is not in use default is selected if the SmartCard is removed the PlatinumSecure screensaver comes up and access to the system is locked When Never lock the system after bootup is selected there is no protection for the notebook after boot up and Password Option is disabled Password Option When Always enter password when the SmartCard is in use default is selected the password is required whenever you need to regain access to the system while the SmartCard is inserted When Auto authenticate when SmartCard is in use is selected no password is required All you need to do is insert the SmartCard SmartCard Manager The Multiple user support is implemented and managed in SmartCard Manager Please note that five users can be registered on one notebook If you registered as the Primary 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 option Change Password
19. 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 the FineTrack 1 to move the cursor Press the FineTrack left 2 and right 3 buttons located below the keyboard to perform selection and execution functions These two FineTrack buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse 30 Touchpad The built in touchpad is the pointing 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 31 Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Use the 4 way scroll 3 button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications Execute Quickly click Tap twice at the same twice sp
20. TravelMate 6460 6410 Series User s Guide Copyright 2006 Acer Incorporated All Rights 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 documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated 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 Acer Incorporated Other companies product names or trademarks are used herein for
21. UTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE ADVERTENCIA RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING VEDABNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR PPNAD ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Macrovision copyright protection notice U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 819 098 4 907 093 5 315 448 and 6 516 132 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 104 Radio device regulatory notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN
22. a Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer 100 Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque a l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby A
23. access it 1 Click on Start All Programs AcerSystem 2 Click on AcerSystem User s Guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader If Adobe Reader is not installed on your 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 button below the LCD screen beside the easy launch buttons See Front view on page 17 for the location of the power button To turn the power off 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 shut down the computer by closing the display cover or by pressing the sleep hotkey lt Fn gt lt F4 gt Note If you cannot power off the computer normally press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose the computer to temperatures bel
24. agement stores pre loaded software internally for easy driver and application re installation 1 2 3 4 Boot to Windows XP Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility Enter the password to proceed The default password is six zeros In the Acer eRecovery Management window select Recovery actions and click Next In the Recovery settings window select Reinstall applications drivers and click Next Select the desired driver application and follow the instructions on screen to re install At first launch Acer eRecovery Management prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window 96 Change password Acer eRecovery Management and Acer disk to 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 lt Alt gt lt F10 gt 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 settings and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Password Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click Next 6 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process 97 Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems Read it before calling a technician i
25. and its functions Inserting an ExpressCard Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it clicks into position EXPRESS CARD Ejecting an ExpressCard Before ejecting an ExpressCard 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the remove hardware icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 3 Push the card gently into the slot and release to pop out the card Then pull the card free from the slot 91 Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory 1 Turn off the computer unplug 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 cover then lift up and remove the memory cover 3 a Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot then b gently press it down until it clicks into place 4 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 The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS utility pres
26. and both Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Turns the internal touchpad on and off Turns the speakers on and off Increases the sound volume Decreases the sound volume Increases the screen brightness Decreases the screen brightness 35 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center and or bottom right of your keyboard The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold lt Alt Gr gt and then press the lt 5 gt 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 fag faqi12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold lt Shift gt and then press the lt 4 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard Note This function varies according to the language settings 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 37 Audio The computer comes with 32 bit Intel High Definition audio and built in stereo speakers Adjusting the
27. and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on configurations this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices European Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 1 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive e EN 55022 e EN 55024 EN 6460 64100 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R amp TTE Directive e Art 3 1a EN 60950 1 e Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 e Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 e Art 3 2 EN 301 893 applies to 5 GHz only O for 5 GHz device 105 List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contac
28. and repairs infected files and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure How do check 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 A Norton AntiVirus Scans Norton AntiVirus Select an item to launch a scan Status Reports Run Full System Scan Ld Scan files Create custom scan symantec Norton AntiVirus 2006 3 Inthe 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 when the scheduled scan begins it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working For more information refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu 49 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of Learn how to protect and take care of your computer ANJ d Kensington A Sa Fingerprint GraviSense SmartCard Security features include anti theft and system security e Anti theft Kensington lock a security notch Acer Gra
29. and reset camera position Camera Settings Enable Face Tracking Enable Multiple Face Tracking h e Disable Face Tracking keset Camera Position Help 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 the second monitor is connected then select Start Control Panel Display and click on Settings Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display 2 Multiple Monitors on SOOOOOOKKOOOOOOOOOOOOK v Screen resolution Color quality Highest 32 bit v 1280 by 1024 pixels E E ft Use this device as the primary monitor Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Troubleshoot Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one o
30. any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Model number Machine type SKU number Name of responsible party Address of responsible party Contact person Tel Fax Notebook PC LB1 TravelMate 6460 6410 TravelMate 646xxx 641xxx x 0 9 a z orA Z Acer America Corporation 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 USA Mr Young Kim 408 922 2909 408 922 2606 108 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Name of manufacturer Address of manufacturer Contact person Tel Fax E mail Declares that product Trade name Model number Machine type SKU number Beijing Acer Information Co Ltd Huade Building No 18 ChuangYe Rd ShangDi Zone HaiDian District Beijing PRCE marking Mr Easy Lai 886 2 8691 3089 886 2 8691 3000 easy_lai acer com tw Notebook PC Acer LB1 TravelMate 6460 6410 TravelMate 646xxx 641xxx x 0 9 a z orA Z Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC 1999 5 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive Low Voltage Directive LVD Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive R amp TTE The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate mea
31. are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop 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 the card into the slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation 3 Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button then press it again to eject the card 90 ExpressCard The ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and expandability of your computer ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options including flash memory card adapters TV tuners Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters ExpressCards support USB 2 0 and PCI Express applications Important There are two types ExpressCard 54 and ExpressCard 34 54mm and 34mm each with different functions Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types Please refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card
32. ase the card is lost stolen If you choose No you will only be able to save My Info Credit Cards and 5 Websites on your SmartCard 5 Log in to a website where you are already registered 6 PlatinumKey automatically stores your login data and asks for your confirmation to automatically log you in the next time you access the site Click Yes and continue browsing 7 To close PlatinumKey when you are finished browsing right click on the PlatinumKey icon on your Windows taskbar and select Close PlatinumKey PlatinumKey provides a list of all the logon pages that you have stored To go directly to any site on the list either double click it or select it and click the Go button Also you can click the View button to view the selected website information including Web Name User Name Password and Web URL Similarly type the first letter s of a site on the list and the site will be searched and selected You can Edit and Delete the sites as well as other information and Save or Cancel the changes you made by selecting the button corresponding to each command Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data e 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 unaut
33. askbar Enable Yisage0N 41 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window click the Driver Settings button The Properties window appears Properties Device Settings Advanced Zoom Face Tracking Value Auto 4670 Contrast 5803 0 Saturation 6456 Sharpness 4838 White balance 1875 Gamma 2200 Backlight Comp J 0 C cones Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness contrast hue saturation sharpness etc Advanced settings allows you to activate gain control implement image mirror select image enhancements and anti flicker settings and turn on off the camera indicator Zoom Face Tracking settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn the face tracking feature on or off Capturing photos videos To capture a photo or a video clip rotate 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 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 42 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any Instant Messenger 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 th
34. ax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack i 8 Coy Warning Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working 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 your network an aa Fast Infrared FIR The computer s Fast Infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs mobile phones and infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mbps at a distance of up to one meter F ty F E 88 Universal Serial Bus USB The USB 2 0 port is a high speed serial bus which allows 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 digital camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for details 1394 89 PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer These cards should have a PC Card logo on them PC Cards formerly PCMCIA
35. ber of the require Windows administrator some Administrators administrative administrative tasks group rights require access to special token files protected by dedicated passwords Security Platform Windows user Utilize Security Security Platform Basic User Password User also called account local or Platform User Initialization just User domain Features e g file enables a Windows and folder user to act asa encryption or Security Platform secure e mail User Configure features and perform user specific Security Platform tasks Initialization and Administration of the Acer Security Platform The initial status of the Acer Security Platform is disabled by default on delivery to the customer This ensures that no flow of confidential information from the Acer Security Platform back to Acer can occur in this phase as there are no shared secrets in any form Before you can take advantage of your Acer Security Platform you must Enable the Acer Security Platform To enable the chip please see Enabling or disabling Acer TPM security on page 75 e Setup your Acer Security Platform by starting the Acer Security Platform Initialization Wizard e Setup Acer Security Platform Users by starting the Acer Security Platform User Initialization Wizard Refer to Acer Security Platform Solution Tools for detailed information about the wizards and administrative tools If the Acer Security Platform and an Acer Security Platfo
36. cer declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit http global acer com products notebook reg nb index htm for complete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory certification ME61 Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC 101 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give 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
37. d Action after Alarm No Action Run Program Disable v Configu Enable Action for Critical Battery Action for Critical Battery Alarm Level O __ 33 Notification Method Action after Alarm Hibernate Run Program Disable ar 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 external display is connected to the system For projectors and external devices that are not auto detected launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting Empowering Technology gt Ly Acer ePresentation Management O mA m m 3 m O O to lt Please select a mode Notebook LCD Only Projection XGA 1024 x 768 pixels Projection Normal 800 x 600 pixels Sian lL If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management adjust your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor gt O la U D H O C D z O LLJ Acer TPM based eDataSecurity Management ELE Acer TPM base
38. d based 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 fingerprint system boot authentication screen is displayed This will switch the password input screen to the keyboard based one 63 How to Enable Fingerprint System Boot Authentication Settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protector Suite QL application prior to enabling and configuring the Fingerprint Power on Security System Check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings See Manual for Fingerprint 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 to register the supervisor user Password Biomenu Biomenu is a powerful tool to access Protector Suite s features and settings Swipe your finger open Biomenu To display Biomenu in a situation when finger verification invokes another action e g a registered page is replayed hold Shift when using the sensor Protector Suite supports fingerprint navigation You can use your fingerprint sensor instead of a mouse to move navigat
39. d eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects your files from being 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 to encrypt files by default or you can choose to enter your own file specific password when encrypting a file Acer eDataSecurity Management can be integrated with TPM on computers equipped with the TPM hardware On computers equipped with the TPM hardware there will be additional Acer eDataSecurity Management system setup and administration procedures which allow the user to utilize TPM for the PSD and the File Folder encryption functions 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 functions will be protected by TPM Ww Acer eDaiaSecurity M Trusted Platform Module TPM Integration Use TPM for file encryption and PSD protection C Don tuse TPM for file encryption and PSD protection Mote ifthe Use TPM option is selected and TPM is enabled Acer eDataSecurity Management will use the TPM security hardware for file and PSD encryptions
40. d floppy drives to ensure that data can t be stolen while your notebook is unattended e Removable data devices includes USB disk drives USB pen drives USB flash drives USB MP3 drives USB memory card readers e Optical drive devices includes any kind of CD ROM or DVD ROM drives e Floppy disk drives 3 5 inch disks only O 3 m m 3 m O O to lt To activate Acer eLock Management a password must be set first Once set you can apply locks to any of the devices types Lock s will immediately be set without any reboot necessary and will remain locked after rebooting until unlocked Note Be sure to remember or write down your password Be sure to well record your Acer eLock Management password Password can only be reset by reformatting your disk or seeking assistance from Acer Customer Service gt O la U D H O C D z O LLJ 12 Empowering Technology m Acer eLock Management Device Name Unlocked A a E Removable Storage Devices e v Optical Drive Devices O AH Floppy Drive Devices O Ge Apply 13 Acer eRecovery Management zs Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system s hard drive By default user created backups are stored
41. ds Kensington lock slot 26 Software Options and accessories Environment System compliance Warranty Acer Empowering Technology Acer eNet ePower ePresentation eDataSecurity eLock eRecovery eSettings ePerformance Management Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Acer Protector Suite QL fingerprint utility for selected models PlatinumSecret suite for selected models Norton AntiVirus Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerDVD NTI CD Maker Acer ezDock II Acer ezDock ll 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 VolP phone bd 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB DDR2 533 667 MHz soDIMM module External USB floppy disk drive 3 pin 90 W AC adapter Temperature e Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing e Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 Cisco Compatible Extensions CCX Wi Fi ACPI 2 0 Mobile PC 2002 DMI 2 0 TCG 1 2 One year International Travelers Warranty ITW Note The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased 27 Indicators The computer has eight easy to read status indicators including five on the front panel The power battery and wireless c
42. e through the Protector Suite s Biomenu 4 Lock computer J Registered Sites gt v Register i Control Center Y Help 64 Lock computer The first menu item contains the Lock computer command which locks your computer Swipe your finger over the sensor to unlock the computer again Coniston PM A Lock computer R S gt Registered Sites Displays a list of your web pages registered by Password Bank To display and fill in a registered page in your default web browser click the web page name in the list Coniston PM 2 Registered Sites rr 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 65 Display a web page or a dialog you want to register Fill in the data that you want to be replayed when you visit the web page dialog and swipe your finger in the future e Use the sensor to display the Biomenu e Select Register ALESIS IAGLISCY WIGIGOS IGVNIVIYVYyY to the Ferrari 1000 notebook m Acer shareholders approve total dividend of NT 3 2 per share gt More News Ferrari 4000 TravelMate 8200 Acer Sponsor of Series monitors Empowering Technology Scuderia Ferrari 2006 iF Design winners China amp Taiwan Copyright 1995 2005 Acer inc All Rights Reserved Legal Notices amp Privacy Guidelines 4 Lock comput
43. e world Enabling the Acer VisageON for 1 3 megapixel camera models only The Acer VisageON technology comes with feature Face tracking The face tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers your face in the capture window delete something Note The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently To enable the Acer VisageON 1 Right click on this icon then select VisageON from the pop up menu Acer OrbiCam Enable VisageON h YisageON gt Enable Face Tracking Camera Settings Enable Multiple Face Tracking Configure Audio Disable Face Trackin E About OrbiCam Reset Camera Position Help VAT 12 03PM 2 Select and apply a video effect from the left section of the VisageON window Change the face tracking settings and options from the right section 43 Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature 1 Click the left icon 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 isageON X J S 2 Y isage0N X iy r i 1m 3 Click VisageON to display a pop menu that allows configuration of the camera face tracking
44. eed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold Tap twice at the same then use speed as double clicking finger on the a mouse button rest touchpad to your finger on the drag the touchpad on the second cursor tap and drag the cursor Access Click context once menu Scroll Click and hold to move up down left right Note When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Note By default vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel 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 ah fom Gaon a LT Ti Sie v we Ge p LAATTI TT Aiia Ca x ps Lock SRE ey eel ey ae mu gm 27 z l v y Pd Em j Fi Ge d H q lt Numlk Esa Ltk Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric lt Fn gt lt F11 gt mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithme
45. elp Get help information 60 e Once the System Settings window opens click the TPM tab to access controls for your system s TPM module Protector Suite Settings Logon Security Mode Sound TPM Initialize TPM Run TPM initialization wizard to help prepare TPM for use with Protector Suite software Press the Initialize TPM button and wait You will be prompted when the operation completes successfully Press the Finish button and you will be returned to the main Control Center window Advanced Security Initialization Wizard TPM security TPM initialization result Successful TPM has been successfully initialized to compatibility mode 61 Expand the Fingerprints menu and select Enroll or Edit Fingerprints Protector Suite Software if Fingerprints Enroll or edit current user s fingerprint templates Enroll or Edit Fingerprints Delete Import or Export User Data J Settings Configure the fingerprint software 3 Help Get help information 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 Advanced Security Advanced Security Configure the security level of this passport _ Enable Advanced Security for the current user Data will be encrypted by an additional secure key which may be obta
46. er Gj Registered Sites 7 Register Password Bank recognizes pages containing a password field and displays a hint that the page can be registered These hints can be turned off in 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 Netscape 7 0 8 0 4 Firefox 1 0 1 5 Note The Password Bank stores registrations of your web pages and dialogs so that you can access frequent webpages webmail bank accounts ecommerce etc securely without the hassle of re entering passwords and form data You enter the required information only once during 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 accessed also directly from the Biomenu 66 Control Center The Control Center contains various functions for fingerprint management and setting up your fingerprint software Accessible options depend on the software status hardware used and installed applications 4 Protector Suite Software 4 Lock computer zj Pogoni Enroll or edit curfent user s fingerprint templates Enroll or Edit Fingerprints Delete Import or Export User Data ci Registered Sites vj Register E Control Center Y Help E Settings Configure the fingerprint software System Settings User Setting
47. f a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open the computer yourself contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs see Error messages below If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer See Requesting service on page 80 Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk boot failure Insert a system bootable disk into the floppy drive A then press lt Enter gt to reboot Equipment Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS utility configuration error 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 your dealer or an authorized service center type error I O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard errororno Contact your dealer or an authorized service center keyboard co
48. f the four display settings indicated below GSES CNES EMS ESH Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently 45 Acer GridVista is simple to set 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 grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop gt lt NONE single Double vertical CH Triple primary at left v Extend A triple primary at right FA Quad Display 1 gt Display 2 gt Options P About Exit en inan I mian pmasing 10C apas Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager acer Button Configuration Ce ae C 4cer Empowering Technology empiiy CP Launch Manager prere Www Internet Browser E Mail E Mail Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 28 for the location of the easy launch buttons You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application 46 Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti virus software that finds
49. feature please refer to your SmartCard user manual 69 Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure 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 installation the PlatinumSecure icon appears on the Windows desktop Double click on it or click the right mouse button then select Open from the pop up menu or launch it from the PlatinumSecret program group From the menu that appears you can directly access three operations PlatinumSecure Options SmartCard Manager and Change Password 360 Degree Web PlatinumSecure v1 1 3a PlatinumSecure Options Click on the PlatinumSecure Options button to open the SmartCard Options window It provides great flexibility to meet the various privacy protection needs of many different users SmartCard Options X Disable SmartCard Authentication IV Disable PlatinumPAS V Disable PlatinumSecure Cancel r System Lock Option f Lock sus hen the SmartCard is notin u Never lock tt f fter booty m Password Option f Always enter password when the SmartCard is in use C Auto authenticate when SmartCard is in use Disable SmartCard Authentication 70 When Disable PlatinumPAS is selected the Platinum
50. g in using the supervisor password even if fingerprint PBA pre boot authentication or PlatinumPAS is enabled Pre boot authentication Fingerprint PBA disabled a Ifthe user has set up a supervisor or user password but password on boot is disabled s he will not need to enter any password when booting unless the HDD password has been set up b Ifthe user has set up a supervisor or user password and password on boot is enabled s he will need to enter the supervisor user password when booting Moreover the HDD password is needed if the user has set up an HDD password under BIOS Fingerprint PBA enabled a Fingerprint PBA is only functional when both the supervisor and user passwords are enabled however users don t need to set up password on boot under BIOS so they can finish both supervisor and user password setup by using Acer eSettings Management b Once the user s fingerprint is matched the system will boot the operating system without requiring a password If users want advanced pre boot security HDD password and PlatinumPAS should be enabled then users will see sequential PlatinumPAS fingerprint PBA and HDD password dialogs when the system boots up 75 c Ifthe user s fingerprint does not match the supervisor user password dialog box will appear no matter whether or not password on boot is enabled Users can press ESC to activate the password dialog box without fingerprint scanning Enabling or disabli
51. he following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive e Take short breaks regularly and often Perform some stretching exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible e Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body Warning We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed If this is unavoidable work for only short periods take breaks regularly and do some stretching exercises Note For more information please refer to Regulations and safety notices on page 99 in the AcerSystem User s Guide viii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook we have designed a set of guides Just starters First off the Just for Starters poster helps you get started with setting up your computer The printed User s Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User s Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook It is available in Portable Document Format PDF and comes preloaded on your notebook Follow these steps to
52. horized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resume from hibernation for maximum security Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password 73 Important Be sure to well record your Acer Supervisor and Hard Disk password If you forget your password please contact with Acer Customer Service Entering passwords When a password is set a password prompt appears in the left hand corner of the display screen When the Supervisor Password is set a prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot up Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter When the User Password is set and the Password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter When the Hard Disk Password is set a prompt appears at boot up Type the Hard Disk Password
53. identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Keep this document for future reference Follow all warnings and 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 a damp cloth for cleaning Warnings Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table If the product falls it could be seriously damaged Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage do not place the product on a vibrating surface Using electrical power This product should be operated from
54. ined from a hardware Encryption will now be enabled for this user Set the Advanced Security type 62 Set the backup password This backup password can be used in case of hardware failure to bypass the fingerprint authentication We recommend using a strong complex password If you do not define the backup password you can lose your data in case of authentication hardware failure Advanced Security Advanced Security Configure the security level of this passport agen Advanced Security for the current user ata will be encrypted by an additional secure key which may be obtained From a hardware security device Advanced Security type TPM Key with PIN TPM Key without PIN User secret data will be protected by TPM Security Chip with PIN Requires the user to enter PIN during every identity verification Recommended for highest security Enable backup password which will be used in case of not working security device Backup password Retype password Using boot security eoccee eevcce 1 Boot Security protects your computer by subjecting boot ups to fingerprint identification To use this function select Enable Boot Security in the User Enrollment application window 2 Boot Security can also be enabled at a later date via the Settings menu Fingerprint system boot authentication The fingerprint authentication system can be used to replace the keyboar
55. ing from the desktop Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II II Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax data modem Built in network feature Fast Infrared FIR Universal Serial Bus USB IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot ExpressCard Installing memory BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk to disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Regulations and safety notices 80 81 81 81 81 81 82 82 82 83 83 83 83 84 84 84 84 84 84 85 86 86 86 87 87 88 88 89 90 91 91 91 92 92 92 92 93 93 94 94 95 95 96 97 97 97 99 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 99 FCC notice 99 Modem notices 100 Laser compliance statement 103 LCD pixel statement 103 Macrovision copyright protection notice 103 Radio device regulatory notice 104 General 104 European Union EU 104 The FCC RF safety re
56. ing the Acer OrbiCam 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 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 TPM based fingerprint reader 57 Password choice 57 Correct scanning procedure 57 User s Fingers and additional encryption performed by TPM chip58 Using boot security 62 Fingerprint system boot authentication 62 Biomenu 63 Lock computer 64 Registered Sites 64 Register 64 Control Center 66 How to restore your data from systemboard crash 66 Using the SmartCard 67 Registering your SmartCard 68 Running PlatinumSecure 69 Running PlatinumKey 71 Using passwords 72 Entering passwords 73 Setting passwords 73 BIOS utility 73 Boot sequence 74 Password on boot 74 Setting up passwords when using fingerprint recognition74 Enabling or disabling Acer TPM security 75 Enabling disk to disk recovery 76 Frequently asked questions 77 Requesting service 80 International Travelers Warranty ITW 80 Before you call Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnect
57. integrated Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g or 3945BG network connection dual mode 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology WPAN Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Enhanced Data Rate LAN Gigabit Ethernet ASF 2 0 support Wake on LAN ready Modem 56K ITU V 92 with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready Acer ezDock II Il connector ExpressCard 34 slot for selected models PC Card slot one Type Il TravelMate fingerprint reader for selected models TravelMate SmartCard reader for selected models 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD for selected models Three USB 2 0 ports DVI D port for selected models IEEE 1394 port for selected models Fast infrared FIR port for selected models External display VGA port S video TV out NTSC PAL port for selected models Serial port Headphones speaker line out port Microphone in jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adapter Acer DASP DASP including Acer DASP Disk Anti Shock Protection Acer GraviSense and Acer Anti Theft HDD protection technologies 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 passwor
58. itor more than your documents place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses glare excessive room lighting poorly focused screens very small typefaces and low contrast displays could stress your eyes The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain vil Eyes e Rest your eyes frequently e Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out Display Keep your display clean Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display e Adjust the display brightness and or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity e Eliminate glare and reflections by e placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source e minimizing room light by using drapes shades or blinds using a task light e 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 e Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle e Avoid looking at bright light sources such as open windows for extended periods of time Developing good work habits Develop t
59. lecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service 6 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue 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 equipment may not provide for the effective hand over of a call to another device connected to the same line 9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate Please ensure that a separate telephone not dependent on local power is available for emergency use 103 Laser compliance statement The CD 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 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TO
60. lly 84 traveling on local trips 84 troubleshooting 97 turning off ix connections network 87 D display hotkeys 34 troubleshooting 77 DVD 92 DVD movies playing 92 E error messages 97 Euro 35 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 77 front view 18 H Hibernation mode hotkey 34 hotkeys 33 IEEE 1394 port 88 infrared 87 K keyboard 32 embedded numeric keypad 32 hotkeys 33 lock keys 32 troubleshooting 78 Windows keys 33 L left view 18 M media access on indicator 27 memory installing 91 messages error 97 modem 86 N network 87 Notebook Manager hotkey 34 num lock 32 on indicator 27 numeric keypad embedded 32 p password 72 types 72 PC Card 89 ejecting 89 inserting 89 ports 86 printer troubleshooting 78 problems 77 CD ROM 78 display 77 keyboard 78 printer 78 startup 77 troubleshooting 97 Q questions setting location for modem use 79 S safety CD or DVD 103 FCC notice 99 modem notices 100 scroll lock 32 security keylock 50 passwords 72 111 smart card 57 SmartCard 67 PlatinumKey 67 PlatinumPAS 67 PlatinumSecure 67 PlatinumSecure 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 ke
61. n front of a computer Long work periods bad posture poor work habits stress inadequate working conditions personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome tendonitis tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders The following symptoms may appear in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck or back numbness or a burning or tingling sensation e aching soreness or tenderness pain swelling or throbbing e stiffness or tightness e coldness or weakness 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 The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor using a footrest or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort Observe the following tips e refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture e avoid slouching forward and or leaning backward e stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles e take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders e avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders install the external display keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach e if you view your mon
62. nal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services 2 This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances 3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Te
63. nd cushion it if it should fall 83 Caution Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What to take with you Unless you have some items at home take the following items with you e AC adapter and power cord e The printed User s Guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you e If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat e Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 10 C 18 F allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase 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 at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboa
64. ndled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries Telephone line safety Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and or before servicing e To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning do not connect the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms Warning For safety reasons do not use non compliant parts when adding or changing components Consult your reseller for purchase options Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit http global acer com about environmental htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For lamp specific disposal information check www lamprecycle org 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 i
65. ng Acer TPM security Note Before you enable or disable Acer TPM Trusted Platform Module the supervisor password must have been set Activate the BIOS utility then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find Current TPM State at the bottom of the screen and use the lt F5 gt and lt F6 gt keys to set this value to Enable amp Activate or Deactivate amp Disable Your system will activate the BIOS utility automatically after rebooting then enter Acer TPM management security setup Please select Execute to confirm or Reject to skip your selection 76 Note During boot up additional time is required to initialize the TPM layer as a result you may find that boot times become slightly longer with TPM 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 lt F5 gt and lt F6 gt keys to set this value to Enabled 77 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer Easy solutions are provided for each one 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 computer Check the following If you are using on the bat
66. nnected Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service center error Memory size mismatch Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the BIOS utility then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot 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 99 Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner Acer Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency FCC notice This device has been tested and found 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 This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenn
67. nt of the finger you are scanning beyond the sensor edge 2 Maintain finger contact with the sensor while sliding the finger across it in a straight line 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 fingerprint samples to identify a user The application can record prints of up to all 10 fingers depending on the level of security required Enrollment User s Fingers Enrollment is the process of creating fingerprint samples identifying the user Click a button above a finger to start enrollment ee ee Follow the User s Fingers screen commands to record the fingerprints of authorized users The utility must record three successful scans of each print before it can be accepted into the system Succeeded 59 Once you have successfully enrolled a finger swipe it to access the Protector Suite QL Control Center options Coniston PM 4 5j gt E Control Center X After entering the Control Center expand the Settings menu and select System Settings Protector Suite Software 3 Fingerprints Enroll or edit current user s fingerprint templates Settings Configure the fingerprint software System Settings User Settings H
68. o the appropriate resolution Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full screen on the computer or on an external monitor 78 No audio is heard from the computer Check the following e The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option e The volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume See Hotkeys on page 33 for more detail If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer the internal speakers automatically turn off want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power There is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject 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 the following e Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter apart e Make sure there is a clear path be
69. 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 the requirement to provide the user specific security environment not only on the computer where the setup happened but also on other computers the user has access to Migration Basics The Acer Security Platform offers the possibility to maintain and administrate this situation by offering a migration path for the user specific secret The basic idea of this technology is the strict separation of the administrative and operational role of migration The migration operation is performed using the Acer Security Platform Migration Wizard Migration to a computer without existing user keys and certificates The migration process will install new user keys and certificates on the machine you are migrating to You will need to configure Security Platform Features for use with these new keys and certificates e Migration to a computer with existing user keys and certificates different Basic User Key The migration process will invalidate your existing Security Platform keys and certificates installed on the machine you are migrating to Your encrypted data may be lost as a result of this operation Please decrypt your encrypted data before proceeding with migration or contact your system administrator for data recovery procedure Migration to a computer with e
70. of available authorized service centers is in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before 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 your computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case of beeps You are required to provide the following information Name Telephone number ____ a a Machine and model type Serial number 81 Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories 1 Save any open files Remove any media floppy disks or compact disks from the drive s Shut down the computer Close the display cover Disconnect the c
71. ommunication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication CQ Oou D D 0 Power Indicates the computer s power status Battery Indicates the computer s batttery status 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode 28 Easy launch buttons Located above the keyboard are four buttons These buttons are called easy launch buttons They are Empowering Key lt gt one user programmable button Internet and email Press lt gt 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 browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 45 E A fasi sss F11 F12 Numtk Ser Lk e Acer Empowering Technology user programmable P User programmable Internet Internet browser user programmable Email Email application user programmable 29 FineTrack and FineTrack buttons The built in FineTrack is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface
72. 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 point Back up to CD DVD e Image data recovery tools e Recover from a hidden partition factory defaults e Recover from the HDD most recent user defined recovery point Recover from CD DVD O 3 m m 3 m O O to lt 14 Empowering Technology 7 28 eaa Acer eRecovery Management User Backup History gt E oD H p cD z Name Time Q LLI Total 0 for 0 MB Available HDD space 5 GB Ll Notify me if the change from last incremental backup is more than Q Backup Burn Disk Restore acer J 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 image to CD or DVD 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 Acer ezDock II II 15 Acer eSettings Management amp Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications change BIOS passwords or
73. ord from the AC adapter nu A WU N Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II Il Follow these steps to disconnect your computer 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 ezDock II Il is in place and in the unlocked position Press the undock button until the computer moves up Grasping both sides of the computer remove the computer from the ezDock Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display then press and release the power button 82 If you are taking the computer to a client s office or a different building you may choose to shut down the computer Click on Start Turn Off Computer then click on Turn Off Windows XP Or You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing lt Fn gt lt F4 gt Then close and latch the display When you are ready to use the computer again unlatch and open the display then press and release the powe
74. other Windows settings and to monitor the system health status Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation e Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer e Adding unique asset tag to organize your equipment and provide a security feature in business Empowering Technology z a 4 st Cg Acer eSettings Management Summary Processor Memory MBandBIOS 1 24 gt O mA m m 3 m O O to lt term Manufacturer Acer Product Name TravelMate 6460 Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional Processor Intel R Core TM 2 CPU T7200 Chipset Intel S55XM S45CM PMIGMS S40GML Wireless LAN Card Intel R PROMireless 3945ABG Network Ethernet Card Broadcom NetLink TM Gigabit Ethernet System Memory 1 GB Video Memory 128 MB Hard Drive 1 TOSHIBA MK8032GSxX 74 53 GB CD DYD Drive 1 PHILIPS DVD RAM SDYD8821 Video ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 Realtek High Definition Audio Bluetooth Audio p Asset Tag Add Asset Tag d i System Information 9 Boot Options BIOS Passwords acer gt O la U D H O C D z O LLJ 16 Acer ePerformance Management a Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory
75. ow 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt Never place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it Never 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 from foot traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating X Taking care of your 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 e Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the compu
76. pens the Run dialog box lt u gt lt M gt Minimizes all windows lt Shift gt lt A gt lt M gt Undoes the minimize all windows action Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button it opens the application s context menu Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hotkeys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination 34 lt Fn gt lt F1 gt lt Fn gt lt F2 gt lt Fn gt lt F3 gt lt Fn gt lt F4 gt lt Fn gt lt F5 gt lt Fn gt lt F6 gt lt Fn gt lt F7 gt lt Fn gt lt F8 gt lt Fn gt lt t gt lt Fn gt lt gt lt Fn gt lt gt gt lt Fn gt lt gt Ci a Hotkey help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Displays help on hotkeys Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Puts the computer in Sleep mode Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected
77. plied power supply cord set If you need to replace the power cord set make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent 4 6 meters 15 feet maximum length Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when the power cord or plug is damaged cut or frayed liquid was spilled into the product the product was exposed to rain or water the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service the product does not operate normally after following the operating Instructions Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition 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 ha
78. quirement 105 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 106 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 107 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 108 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 109 Index 110 Acer Empowering Technology Acer s innovative Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer computer Displayed by default in the upper right corner of your screen it features the following handy utilities e Acer eNet Management hooks up to location based networks intelligently e Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles e Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently O mA m m 3 m O O to lt e Acer TPM based eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms in TPM e Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media and removable data devices e Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely e Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily e Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space memory and registry settings For more information right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar then select the Help or Tu
79. r button Note If the Sleep indicator is off the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on the computer has entered Sleep mode In both cases press and release the power button to turn the computer back on Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode for a period of time What to bring to meetings If your meeting is relatively short you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer If your meeting will be longer or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release the power button Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home e Check that you have removed all media and compact disks from the drive s Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around a
80. rd monitor or mouse Traveling with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance for instance from your office building to a client s office building or traveling locally 84 Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area What to take with you Take the following items with you e AC adapter e Spare fully charged battery pack s e Acer MediaBay battery pack e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling e Always take the computer as carry on luggage If possible have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal detector e Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand held metal detectors Traveling internationally with the computer When you are moving from country to country Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling What to bring with you Bring the following items with you e AC adapter Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling e Spare fully charged battery packs e Acer MediaBay batte
81. rm User have been setup you are ready to obtain an Infineon 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 password 55 means authenticating to the Security Platform Only after successful authentication your Basic 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 is protected with the Basic User Passphrase This passphrase is securely stored by an authentication device e g a SmartCard a secure USB token a fingerprint reader or another biometric authentication device The passphrase can be accessed only by this authentication device e g by inserting a SmartCard and typing in its PIN or by putting the finger on the fingerprint reader Passwords and Passphrases With Password Authentication a normal password serves as Basic User Password Although it is technically possible to use long and complex passwords most passwords are quite short because they need to be memorized With Enhanced Authentication there is no need to memorize pas
82. rts Standby and Hibernation power saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh Li ion primary battery pack 8 cell 44 4 W 4000 mAh Li ion primary battery pack 6 cell Acer QuicCharge technology 80 charge in 1 hour 2 hour rapid charge system off 2 5 hour charge in 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 5 curve inverted T cursor layout 2 5 mm minimum key travel 12 function keys four cursor keys two Windows keys hotkey controls embedded numeric keypad international language support Dual navigation control featuring Acer FineTrack with two FineTrack buttons and touchpad with 4 way scroll button Four easy launch buttons Empowering Key email Internet user programmable Two communication LED switches WLAN Bluetooth Intel High Definition audio support Two built in Acer 3DSonic 1 5W stereo speakers Built in microphone SoundBlaster Pro and MS Sound compatible Communication I O interface Security 25 Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol VVoIP support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone for selected models Acer OrbiCam integrated 1 3 megapixel CMOS camera for selected models featuring 225 ergonomic rotation Acer VisageON technology Acer PrimaLite technology WLAN
83. ry packs e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer 85 e Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally e Turn your system the wireless LAN function off for flight security when you are on the airplane e When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer If you are using the modem check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in 86 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer read the following section Fax data modem Your computer has a built in V 92 56 Kbps fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the f
84. s Power on Security E Help Get help information Introduction Tutorial How to restore your data from systemboard crash When the system is crashed by accident please use the back up TPM key and supervisor password to restore the data protected by Fingerprint and eDataSecurity Restore your data from emergency condition Condition How to access the data protected using TPM based Fingerprint and eDatatSecurity Motherboard crash restore data with the back up TPM key when a new motherboard is back System crash restore the Suprevisor password and TPM key to the new system to unlock the data protected by TPM based Fingerprint and eDataSecurity 67 Using the SmartCard This software includes the following components PlatinumPAS PlatinumSecure and PlatinumKey Together they provide you with multiple levels of security PlatinumPAS implements the first security measure at the BIOS level and runs during the BIOS routine check when a computer is powered up or rebooting If no SmartCard or Emergency Card is detected the computer will stop booting up to prevent any illegal access to the system PlatinumSecure enhances the 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 a
85. s 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD or burn bundled software to an application 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 94 Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt 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 settings and click Next 5 In the Recovery settings window select Backup snapshot image and click Next 6 Select the backup method a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disk image on drive D b Backup to optical device to store the backup image on CD or DVD 7 After choosing the backup method click Next Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created as stated in the Create backup section from hard disk CD or DVD 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility 3
86. s lt F2 gt during the POST while the notebook PC logo is being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen 92 Enable 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 lt F5 gt and lt F6 gt keys to set this value to Enabled Password To set a password on boot activate the BIOS utility then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find Password on boot and use the lt F5 gt and lt F6 gt keys to enable this feature 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 region code DVD disks are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD disks of that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been
87. set Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds USA Canada Europe Middle East South Africa Japan Southeast Asia Taiwan South Korea Latin America Australia New Zealand Former USSR parts of Africa India Ov Ul A Wy NI People s Republic of China 93 Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive Please refer to the online help for more information Power management This computer has a built in power management unit that monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse hard disk peripherals connected to the computer and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface ACPI which allows for maximum power conservation 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 eRecovery Management consists of the following function
88. 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 320 x 240 v 160x120 320x240 a Take a Picture _ Q hs 640x480 1 3 Megapixel A 2 Megapixel 3 Megapixel 4 Megapixel Note Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture window size 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 320 x 240 Sy Ca Take a Picture Q Record a Video i gt z gt Options 4 Window Preview Folder f If select a preview that is larger than 320 240 Resize the window so that can see the actual capture size Always display the preview at 320 x 240 Camera Settings Basic settings Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display then select Camera Settings from the pop up menu You can adjust the Video Audio and Zoom Face tracking options from this window Camera Settings Video Audio Zoom Face Tracking Settings for camera Acer OrbiCam v Camera in use by QuickCapture Brightness C Mirror Horizontal J C Mirror Vertical Contrast 7 Driver Settings Low Light Boost C Color Boost Show Camera icon in the Windows t
89. ssenger Set up browser e g Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer and web server e g Microsoft Internet Information Server for Client Authentication e Sign Microsoft Word macros e Encrypt files and folders e Secure network connections User roles Security Platform Solution involves several user roles All Security Platform user roles are based on Windows user accounts local or domain users These user accounts have been authenticated by Windows logon Each user role has an intended purpose When the Security Platform is configured members of different user roles 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 Purpose amp initialization Authentication Security Platform Windows user Perform critical Security Platform Owner Password Owner account local or administrative Initialization domain tasks e g enables a Windows member of the restoration of user to act asa Administrators Security Security Platform group Platform Owner 54 User Roles Purpose amp initialization Authentication Security Platform Windows user Perform No special Apart from the Administrator account local or administrative initialization authentication as also called just domain tasks which necessary Windows Administrator mem
90. surement standards possible and all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue to comply with these requirements Casy Lai 07 2006 Date Easy Lai Director Regulation Center Environment amp Safety 109 LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewing distance 500 mm Design inclination angle 0 0 Design azimuth angle 90 0 Viewing direction range class Class IV Screen tilt angle 85 0 Design screen illuminance e Illuminance level 250 250cosa Ix where a 85 Color Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel e Ordinary LCD Class positive and negative polarity Protective or Acer CrystalBrite LCD Class III Image polarity Both Reference white e Yn Pre setting of luminance and e u n color temperature 6500K v n tested under BM7 Pixel fault class Class Il 110 Index A AC adapter caring 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 xX computer caring for ix cleaning x disconnecting 81 features 17 44 57 indicators 27 keyboards 32 moving around 81 on indicator 19 27 security 49 setting up a home office 83 taking home 82 traveling internationa
91. swords because they are managed by the authentication device From the user s point of view the password is replaced by a PIN or by a biometric authentication Thus Enhanced Authentication is more user friendly On the other hand the security level is considerably raised with the authentication device s built in security features For example a SmartCard has a retry counter blocking the card after several wrong PIN entries This way brute force attacks are made impossible and relatively simple PINs can be used To emphasize that Enhanced Authentication combines long and complex passwords with user friendliness another term is used instead of Password the Passphrase A passphrase is basically nothing different than a long complex password The Security Platform Solution differentiates between these two terms Password is used in Password Authentication mode and means Basic User Password Passphrase is used in Enhanced Authentication mode It also means the Basic User Password The Basic User Password is called Basic User Passphrase in this context 56 Installation and Administration of Enhanced Authentication Authentication devices are provided by separately installable software plug ins The Security Platform Solution Software detects installed authentication devices automatically The configuration of authentication devices is user specific i e different Security Platform Users can use different authentication devices Usage
92. t local office in the country of use The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card Mini Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless 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 To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated wireless LAN Mini PCI Card Mini Card built in to the screen section and all persons Auxiliary Main Note The Acer wireless Mini PCI Card Mini Card adapter implements a transmission diversity function The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually by users to ensure good quality radiocommunication 106 2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 G
93. ter follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Usea soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If either of the following occurs e the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged e the computer does not operate normally please refer to Frequently asked questions on page 77 Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Disposal instructions Tips and information for comfortable use First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology password Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer TPM based eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer ePerformance Management Your Acer notebook tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Indicators Easy launch buttons FineTrack and FineTrack buttons FineTrack basics Touchpad Touchpad basics Using Acer FineTouch keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Special keys Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Audio Adjusting the volume Acer OrbiCam Launching the Acer OrbiCam Contents Chang
94. tery it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the 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 it with a system disk and press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt to restart the system Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause e The brightness level might be too low Press lt Fn gt lt gt gt increase to adjust the brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hotkey lt Fn gt lt F5 gt to toggle the display back to the computer If the Sleep indicator is lit the computer is in Sleep mode Press and release the power button to resume Image is not full screen Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen If you set the resolution lower than this native resoution the screen expands to fill the computer display Right click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set t
95. the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating Do not overload a power outlet strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices The overall system load must not exceed 80 of the branch circuit rating If power strips are used the load should not exceed 80 of the power strip s input rating This product s AC adapter is equipped with a three wire grounded plug The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the 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 a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and or injury Note The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product Use the product only with the sup
96. tic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down lt Fn gt lt F12 gt when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Number keys on Type numbers in a normal embedded keypad manner Cursor control keys Hold lt Shift gt while using Hold lt Fn gt while using on embedded keypad _ cursor control keys cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold lt Fn gt while typing Type the letters in a letters on embedded keypad normal manner 33 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Au 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 functions lt a gt lt Tab gt Activates the next Taskbar button lt a gt lt E gt Opens the My Computer window lt a gt lt F1 gt Opens Help and Support Center lt a gt lt F gt Opens the Search Results window lt a gt lt R gt O
97. torial function Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management you must initialize the Empowering Technology password Right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select Password Setup to do so If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password you will be prompted to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time If you lose your password there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center Be sure to remember or write down your password gt O la U D H O C D z O LLJ Acer eNet Management tz Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations To access this utility either click on the Acer eNet Management icon on your notebook or start the program from the Start menu You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC Acer 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 i Empowering Technology Current profile Coffee Shap Aik WLAN Connected Wi Fi in range 6 Wi Fi network MIS 25FD1 aya 100 Connection speed 11 Mbps Wi Fi ne
98. tween the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices for file transfers or you have the appropriate drivers for printing to an infrared printer During the POST press lt F2 gt to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled Make sure both devices are IrDA compliant The printer does not work Check the following 79 Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet 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 and the corresponding port on the printer I want to set up my location to use the internal 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 on first booting your notebook that you can skip the Internet Connection setup as it is not necessary to complete the installation of your Operating System After the Operating System is set up you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs Note If your system is the multilingual version the operating system and language
99. twork lt LAN Connected Connected to Internet Main E Profile Manager Y Settings Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another Settings stored include network connection settings IP and DNS settings wireless AP details etc as well as default printer settings Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information r Empowering Technology ey Acer eNet Management Profile Manager Auto Coffee Shop O mA m m 3 m O O to lt t Main Cc Profile sect TS Y Settings gt O la U D H O C D z O LLJ Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface To launch it select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface 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 mode There are four pre defined profiles Entertainment Presentation Word Processing and Battery Life You can also define up to three of your own
100. uto authenticate and auto cache with one click logons to all password required websites patent pending eliminates the overhead costs associated with memorizing and typing user IDs and passwords when surfing the Internet with Microsoft or Netscape web browsers A slot for your SmartCard is located on the left panel of the computer This new security feature helps you boot up your computer with all your settings built right into your SmartCard You don t have to remember your password to acc ess your computer x 68 To remove the SmartCard first press the SmartCard a and remove the SmartCard b as shown in the illustration below lt b For more details consult your SmartCard documentation Registering your SmartCard Important Your Acer notebook is equipped with a SmartCard security feature that protects the computer from unauthorized access If you enable this feature please make sure that your warranty card 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 bypassed the SmartCard registration please reinstall the application as follows 1 Insert your System CD and reinstall from it 2 Follow the onscreen instructions To enable the SmartCard security
101. viSense System security Acer TPM based eDataSecurity Management Acer TPM based fingerprint utility Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management SmartCard BIOS passwords 50 Note For more information about Acer eLock eRecovery and TPM based eDataSecurity Management please refer to Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington compatible 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 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 this is known as parking the heads in the event that sudden motion is detected Acer GraviSense can also be set to activate an alarm in case your notebook is moved by an unauthorized person Using Acer GraviSense You can launch Acer GraviSense in a number of ways e From the Start menu go to Start gt All Programs gt Acer GraviSense e When Acer GraviSense is running an icon 5 will be displayed in the task tray Move your cursor over the icon to identify Acer GraviSense Left click or right click on the icon to open a context menu 51 Protecting the
102. 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 38 Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1 3 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 you transmit the best video conference quality over an Instant Messenger service Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam 1 Lens 2 Power indicator note the third is deleted Rotating the Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired angle Refer to the illustrations below Note DO NOT rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to the device For your convenience the camera snaps to 45 degrees to match the position of your face in front or at the back of the LCD panel 39 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam double click on the Acer OrbiCam logo in the desktop OR Click Start gt All Programs gt Acer gt Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears X Acer OrbiCam File Actions Help Please wait while the camera is started iy Sy hs Take a Picture _ Q Record a Video _ i gt i ib Options Changing the Acer OrbiCam
103. xisting user keys and certificates same Basic User Key If the destination computer already uses the same Basic User Key as the source computer then the migration process will merge your user keys and certificates After migration the keys and certificates from the migration archive will be active Old keys and certificates will be kept This way you will not lose any encrypted data 57 Acer TPM based fingerprint reader Note This feature is only available on certain models Acer TPM based Protector Suite QL provides fingerprint based biometric identification and TPM solution to control access to your computer s drives The utility is accessed via the Protector Suite icon on the taskbar Below 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 Welcome Administrator Fingerprint logon _ J ry and e W 1g io comenter FG Pevsteres pages f oo f an Safe for encrypted files Using sensor instead of mouse whee EnrollNow a o Additional product and upgrade information Password choice To enter Protector Suite QL enter your password If you are using the utility for the first time you may choose your own password Do not share your password with others Make sure to remember your password Correct scanning procedure 1 Position the first joi
104. y for selected models Genuine Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Genuine Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Genuine Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology featuring Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7200 T7400 T7600 4 MB L2 cache 2 2 16 2 33 GHz 667 MHz FSB or T5500 T5600 2 MB L2 cache 1 66 1 83 GHz 667 MHz FSB supporting Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology Intel EM64T Mobile Intel 945GM PM Express chipset for selected models Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG network connection dual band tri mode 802 11a b g or Intel PRO Wireless 3945BG network connection dual mode 802 11b g Wi Fi 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 LCD 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 16 ms response time supporting simultaneous multi window viewing via Acer GridVista 15 SXGA high brightness TFT LCD 1400 x 1050 pixel resolution 15 XGA high brightness TFT LCD 1024 x 768 pixel resolution ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 with up to 512 MB HyperMemory 128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM up to 384 MB of shared system memory supporting ATI PowerPlay
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