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Acer
TravelMate 6460/6410
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web. For more
information, please refer to http://
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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates of notebook TravelMate 6460/6410 service guide. Date Chapter Updates September 26, 2006 first release II
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Copyright © Copyright 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. III
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Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed “as is”. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distrib
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. V
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Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's “global” product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES
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Chapter 1 System Specification Specification Operating System ® TM • Windows Vista Capable ® TM • Windows Vista Premium Ready (for selected models) ® • Genuine Windows XP Professional x 64 Edition ® • Genuine Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2) ® • Genuine Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) Platform ® ® • Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology, featuring: ® TM • Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (4MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33GHz, 667MHz FSB), ® or T5500/T5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66
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• DVI-D (true digital video interface) support (for selected models) Audio ® • Intel High-Definition audio support • Two built-in Acer 3D Sonic (1.5W) stereo speakers • Built-in microphone TM • SoundBlaster Pro and MS Sound compatible Storage Subsystem • 60/80/100/120/160GB or higher Serial ATA hard disk driver with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) • Acer Media Bay hot-swappable 80/100/120/160GB Serial ATA second hard disk drive • Acer Media Bay hot-swappable optical drive: • 8X DVD Super
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TM • ExpressCard /34 slot (for selected models) • PC Card slot (Type II) • TravelMate fingerprint 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) • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Serial port • Microphone-in jack • Li
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o o • Non-operating: -20 C to 65 C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Warning!For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when you add or change components. 4 Chapter 1
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DVI DVI IC DVI SW SLG8LP462 (64PIN) CRT CH 7307 Yonah/Merom S-VIDEO Clock Generator ( DOCK ) (uFCPGA) DVI ( MB ) FSB, 533/667 MHz DDR2_SODIMM0 DDR2_SODIMM1 Switch PI5V330 CRT ( MB ) Calistoga 1.8V, DDR2 Interface, 533/667 MHz Switch RJ45 ( MB ) 945GM/PM PI5V330 1.8V, DDR2 Interface, 533/667 MHz LAN SW 1466 uFCBGA S-VIDEO PI3L301D RJ45 ( DOCK ) ATI ANT ANT ANT VGA CHIP PCI Express x16 LCM 4GB/Sec M52/M54/M56 15.4" TFT XGA/SXGA MINI CARD LAN CONTROLLER IC EXPRESS CARD EXPRESS CARD DMI x4 SPI FLASH
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Outlook Tour Just for Starters... Front View # Item Description # Item Description 1 Acer Orbicam 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. (for selected models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Acer FineTouch Keyboard Serves to enter data into the computer. 4 Acer FineTrack Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse when used together with the click buttons. 5 Microphone Internal microphone for sound reco
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# Item Description “FineTrack basics” on page 29 # Item Description # Item Description # Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 "Launch keys" on page 10 “Indicators” on page 27 "Launch keys" on page 10 "Launch keys" on page 10 # Item Description 13 FineTrack buttons (left and Work like the left and right mouse buttons when used together with right) the center-keyboard FineTrack. “FineTrack basics” on page 29 14 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 15 Status indicato
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# Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Item Description # Icon Item Description # Item Description Left View "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 N/A Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after # Icon Item Description prolonged use. 2 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. (for selected # Icon Item Description models) 3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). (3 total)
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# Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description Note: # Icon Item Description Note: # Icon Item Description Rear View # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description Note: Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 S-video port/TV out Connects to a television or display device with S-video port (NTSC/PAL) port input. (for selected models) 2 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. #
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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 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory. 8 ezDock II/II+ connector Connects to Acer ezDock II/II+. 10 Chapter 1
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# Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 Indicators The computer has eight several easy-to-read status indicators, including five on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. # Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 Icon Function Description Icon Item Description Icon Function Description # I
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Easy-launch Buttons There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are one user-programmable button, web "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1 browser button, mail button, and Acer Empowering Key . Press to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Although the mail and web browser buttons are pre-set to E-mail and Internet programs, they can be redefined by users. To set the web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. "Launch Manager" on page 45 "E
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FineTrack and FineTrack buttons The built-in FineTrack is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. 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 the right (3) bu
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Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a 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 will show you how to use the touchpad. • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons to perform selection and execution functions. These two button
