Acer TravelMate 6460 User manual

Acer
TravelMate 6460/6410
Service Guide
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web. For more
information, please refer to http://
csd.acer.com.tw

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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

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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.

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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 distributor, or its dealer) assumes the
entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any
defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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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.

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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 will NOT be covered in this generic
service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to
provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available on
your regional web or channel. For whatever reason, if a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the
printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a
DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the
list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

Chapter 1 1
Specification
Operating System
•Windows®VistaTM Capable
•Windows®VistaTM 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:
•Intel®CoreTM 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (4MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33GHz, 667MHz FSB),
or T5500/T5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83GHz, 667MHz FSB), supporting Intel®Extended Memory
64 Technology (Intel®EM64T)
•Mobile Intel®945GM/PM Express chipset (for selected model)
•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 CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting
Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology
System Memory
•Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-
channel support)
Display and Graphics
•15.4” WSXGA + high-brightness TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting
simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVistaTM
•15.4” WXGA + high-brightness TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting
simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVistaTM
•15” SXGA + high-brightness TFT LCD, 1400 x 1050 pixel resolution
•15” XGA + high-brightness TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution
•ATI MobilityTM Radeon®X1300 with up to 512MB HyperMemoryTM (128MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM,
up to 384MB of shared system memory), supporting ATI PowerPlayTM 5.0, Microsoft®DirectX®9.0 and
DualViewTM (for selected models)
or
•Mobile Intel®945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel®Graphics Media
Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224MB of shared memory supporting Microsoft®DirectX®9.0 and dual
independent display (for selected models)
•Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution via non-integrated CRT display
•MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
•16.7 million colors
•S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support (for selected models)
System Specification
Chapter 1

2Chapter 1
•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
•SoundBlaster ProTM 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 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 PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models)
Communication
•Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer
OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth®VoIP phone (for selected models)
•Acer OrbiCamTM integrated 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera (for selected models), featuring:
•225 degree ergonomic rotation
•Acer VisageONTM technology
•Acer PrimaLiteTM technology
•Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
•LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; ASF 2.0 support; Wake-on-LAN ready
•WPAN: Bluetooth®2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
•WLAN: 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 CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer
SignalUpTM wireless technology
Input Devices
•Security access via TravelMate TPM-based fingerprint reader / TravelMate SmartCard reader (for
selected models)
•88/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with five degree 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 FineTrackTM with two FineTrackTM buttons and touch pad with 4-
way scroll button
•Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet and user-programmable button
•Two communication LED switches: WLAN and Bluetooth®
I/O Interface
•Acer ezDock II and ezDock II+ connector

Chapter 1 3
•ExpressCardTM/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
•Line-in jack
•Ethernet (RJ-45) port
•Modem (RJ-11) port
•DC-in jack for AC adapter
Power Subsystem
•ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standards: Stand-by and Hibernation power-saving modes support
•71W 4800mAh 8-cell Li-Ion battery pack and 44.4W 4000mAh 6-cell Li-Ion battery pack
•Acer QuicChargeTM technology:
•80% charge in 1 hour
•2-hour rapid charge system-off
•2.5-hour charge-in-use
•3-pin 90W AC adapter
Security
•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, Acer eDataSecurity Management support (for
selected models)
•Kensington lock slot
•BIOS user, HDD and supervisor passwords
Dimensions and Weight
•360 (W) x 271 (D) x 35.5 (H) mm (14.2 x 10.6 x 1.4 inches)
•3.12 kg (6.88 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack and Acer Media Bay 6-cell second battery pack
•2.85 kg (6.27 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack and optical drive
•2.7 kg (5.94 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack and optical drive
Environment
•Temperature:
•Operating: 5 oC to 35 oC

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•Non-operating: -20 oC to 65 oC
•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.

Chapter 1 5
Block Diagram
SERIAL PORT
OZ601
Multi-Bay
PI5V330
CONN A
( DOCK )
DDR2_SODIMM0
4GB/Sec
S-VIDEO
BCM5787MKMLG
OZ128
LINE IN
CONN C
(HDCP)
(4 Pin)
SPEAKER 3-AXIS SENSOR
USB 2
System Charger &
PATA_ODD
SATA_RAID
DC/DC System power
ANT
(uFCPGA)
Yonah/Merom
ANT
FSB, 533/667 MHz
USB 0
CH 7307
S-VIDEO
AUDIO CODEC CARDBUS
DVI SW
CONN B
Switch
USB 1
( MB )
RTL ALC883D
XGA/SXGA
3.3V, PCI_Interface,33MHz
SATA_HDD
(6 Pin)
AZALIA
3.3V, AZALIA
Express Card
CRT
SATA_HDD
DOC. NUMBER
EXPRESS CARD
MIC-JACK
FIR
LCM
RJ45 ( MB )
ATI
Clock Generator
RJ11
945GM/PM
Finger Printer
PI5V330
Controller
KIONIX KXP84
PORT REPLICATOR
VGA CHIP
DMI x4
1466 uFCBGA
On Main Board
1394 PORT 1 1394 PORT 2
Touch PAD
128MB/256MB
Main Board
DVI
INTEL WRIELESS LAN
LAN SW
Calistoga
VRAM
TYPE II
1.8V, DDR2 Interface, 533/667 MHz
USB 4
CARD BUS IC
1.8V, DDR2 Interface, 533/667 MHz
USB 5
BIOS
( DOCK )
USB 7
3.3V, LPC_Interface,33MHz
( DOCK )
ANT
CARD READER
( MB & DOCK )
SLG8LP462 (64PIN)
Stick Point
SMART CARD
Switch
TITLE
SPI FLASH
RE
V
On Docking
HDD
DVI IC
PARALLEL PORT
CODE
PCI_EXPRESS X1
TPM 1.2
INF_SLB9635TT
SOLT
CRT ( MB )
IEEE 1394
M52/M54/M56
SOLT On Docking
MDC / Modem
DVI ( MB )
MINI CARD
1394 CONN
Camera
PCI Express x16
SATA_RAID
6 IN 1
RJ45 ( DOCK )
USB 6
USB 3
Docking
652 BGA
TSB43AB22
SIZE
&
15.4" TFT
Blue Tooth
ICH7-M
FLASH ROM
PI3L301D
SMSC
Module 56K
VR)
SMSC
(IMVP-6
HP-JACK
LAN CONTROLLER IC
BATTERY
DDR2_SODIMM1
EXPRESS CARD
KBC1122
SPDIF OUT SIO 1036

6Chapter 1
Outlook Tour
Front View
#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 recording.
6 Fingerprint reader Security identification. (for selected models)
7 Touch pad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer
mouse.
8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the
computer’s functions and components.
9 3D sonic speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
10 11 Click buttons
(left, center and right)
The left and right buttons work like the left and right mouse buttons;
the center button serves as a four-way scroll button.
12 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
computer.
Just for Starters...
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Closed Front View
13 FineTrack buttons (left and
right)
Work like the left and right mouse buttons when used together with
the center-keyboard FineTrack.
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.
16 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
#Icon Item Description
1 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
2 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.
3 Bluetooth
communication button/
indicator
Enables/disables the Bluetooth communication. Indicates
the status of Bluetooth communication.
4Wireless
communication button/
indicator
Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status
of wireless LAN communication.
5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-
aware computer). (for selected models)
6 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
7 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo
walkman).
8 Headphones/speaker/
line-out jack
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers,
headphones).
9 N/A Latch Locks and releases the lid.
“FineTrack basics” on page 29
“Indicators” on page 27
“FineTrack basics” on page 29
“Indicators” on page 27
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 28
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Left View
Right View
#Icon Item Description
1 N/A Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
2 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. (for selected
models)
3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB
camera). (3 total)
4 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard module. (for selected
models)
5 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS
PRO), Multi Media Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD)
and xD-Picture Card (xD). (for selected models)
6 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.
7 N/A PC Card slot eject
button
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
8 N/A SmartCard Accepts the TravelMate SmartCard. (for selected
models)
#Item Description
1 Acer Media Bay 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 the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). (3
total)
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Rear View
Base View
#Icon Item Description
1 S-video port/TV out
port (NTSC/PAL) port
Connects to a television or display device with S-video
input. (for selected models)
2 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based networks.
4 Serial port Connects to serial devices.
5 Digital Video Interface -
Digital port
Supports digital video connections. (for selected models)
6 External display (VGA)
port
Connects to an external display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector).
7 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
8 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computers security
lock.
#Item Description
1 Acer Media Bay release
latch
Locks or unlocks Acer Media Bay device.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
3 Battery latch Releases the battery for removal.
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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+.

Chapter 1 11
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.
Note: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. The light shows green when the system is under
AC mode.
Icon Item Description
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
Power Lights when the computer is on.
Battery Lights when the battery is being charged.
1. Charging:
2. Fully charged:
Icon Function Description
1. Charging:
2. Fully charged:
Icon Function Description
"Launch keys" on page 10
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Easy-launch Buttons
There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are one user-programmable button, web
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.
Easy-launch button Default application
Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)
Mail E-mail application (user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)
P User-programmable
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10
"Acer
Empowering Technology" on page 1
"Launch Manager" on page 45
Easy-launch button Default application
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10

Chapter 1 13
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) 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.

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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 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 the
cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
Note: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to
your finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase the
touchpad’s responsiveness.
Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touch pad. It can be disabled under
Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
Function Left button (1) Right button
(4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3)
Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same
speed as double-clicking
a mouse button).
Select Click once Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use
finger on the touchpad to
drag the cursor.
Tap twice (at the same
speed as double-clicking
a mouse button); rest
your finger on the
touchpad on the second
tap and drag the cursor.
Access
context
menu
Click once.
Scroll Click and hold
to move up/
down/left/
right.