Acer TravelMate 6493 Series User manual

TravelMate 6493 Series
Quick Guide

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TravelMate 6493 Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 05/2008
TravelMate 6493 Series Notebook PC
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Federal Communications Commission
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 any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration:
Product name: Notebook PC
Model number: JAQ10
Machine type: TravelMate 6493
SKU number: TravelMate 6493-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)
Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation
Address of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 USA
Contact person: Acer Representative
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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CE Declaration of Conformity
We,
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited
3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District,
Shanghai, China
Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: eas[email protected].tw
Hereby declare that:
Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following
EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure
that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements.
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized
standards:
•EN55022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003, AS/NZS CISPR22:2002, Class B
•EN55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003
•EN55013:2001 + A1:2003 + A2:2005 (Applied to product with TV function)
•EN55020:2007 (Applied to product with TV function)
•EN61000-3-2:2000 + A2:2005, Class D
•EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 + A2:2005
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized
standard:
•EN60950-1:2001 + A11:2004
•EN60065:2002 (Applied to product with TV function)
Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in
Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the followingharmonized
standard:
CE Issued Date: 29 February 2008
Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: JAQ10 Machine Type: TravelMate 6493
SKU Number: TravelMate 6493 -xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z)
•Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety
•EN60950-1:2001+ A11:2004
•EN50371:2002
•Article 3.1(b) EMC
•EN301 489-1 V1.4.1
•EN301 489-3 V1.4.1
•EN301 489-17 V1.2.1
•Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages
•EN300 220-3 V1.1.1
•EN300 328 V1.6.1
•EN300 440-2 V1.1.2
•EN301 893 V1.2.3
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited
Easy Lai / Director Date
29 Feb 2008

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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:
First off, the Just for Starters...poster helps you get started with setting up your
computer.
TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to
all models in the TravelMate product series. It covers basic topics such as Acer’s
Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. Please understand
that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User
Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which
are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the
model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such
as "only for certain models".
Quick 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 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 access it:
1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not
installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User 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.

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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.
Top view
#Icon Item Description
1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication
(only for certain models).

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2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
3 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
4 Productivity keys Three productivity keys give users one-
touch access to protection and
manageability features for a more secure,
smarter and easier way to work. Please
refer to "Generic User Guide" for more
details.
5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
6 FineTrack Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse when
used together with the click buttons.
7 FineTrack buttons
(left and right)
Function like the left and right mouse
buttons when used together with the
center-keyboard FineTrack.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
10 Click buttons (left,
center* and right)
The left and right buttons function like
the left and right mouse buttons.
*The center button serves as Acer
BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting
Acer FingerNav 4-way control function
(only for certain models).
11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up
to show the status of the computer's
functions and components. Please refer
to "Generic User Guide" for more details.
12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
13 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
14 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used
programs. Please refer to "Generic User
Guide" for more details.
15 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
#Icon Item Description

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Closed front view
#Icon Item Description
1 3G switch/indicator Enables/disables the 3G function. Indicates
the status of 3G communication (only for
certain models).
2Bluetooth
communication
switch/indicator
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication.
3 Wireless
communication
switch/indicator
Enables/disables the wireless function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
4 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick
(MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-
Picture Card.
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only
one card can operate at any given time.
5 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
6 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
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Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack.
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
8Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices
(e.g.,infrared printer and IR-aware
computer).

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Left view
#Icon Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
2 External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
3DVI-D Digital Video
Interface -Digital
port
Supports digital video connections.
4 SmartCard slot Accepts the TravelMate SmartCard.
5 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.
6 PC Card slot eject
button
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

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Right view
#Icon Item Description
1 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.
Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency
eject hole to eject the optical drive tray
when the computer is off.
5 Two USB 2.0
ports
Connects to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
6 Kensington lock
slot
Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.

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Rear view
#Icon Item Description
1 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
network.
2Modem
(RJ-11) port
Connects to a phone line.
3 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse,
USB camera).
4 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

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Base view
#Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the
battery pack.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Acer DASP (Disk Anti-
Shock Protection)
Protects the hard disk drive from shocks
and bumps.
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk
(secured with screws)
6 Acer MediaBay release
latch
Lock or unlock Acer MediaBay device.
7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
8 Acer ezDock II/II+
connector
Connects to Acer ezDock II/II+.
9 Ventilation slots and
cooling fan
Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the
opening of the fan.

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Specifications
Operating
system • Genuine Windows Vista®
• Genuine Windows®XP
Platform Intel®Centrino®2 with vPro™technology, featuring:
•Intel
®Core™2 Duo processor
• Mobile Intel®GM45 Express Chipset
•Intel
®82566MM
•Intel
®Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
•Intel
®Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350
(Subject to availability)
System memory • Dual-Channel DDR3 support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Display • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800
• 14.1" WXGA+ TFT LCD, 1440 x 900
Graphics • Mobile Intel®GM45 Express Chipset (Intel®Graphics
Media Accelerator 4500MHD)
Storage
subsystem
• 2.5" hard disk drive
•Intel
®Turbo Memory supported*
• Optical drive options:
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
• DVD/CD-RW combo drive*
• 5-in-1 card reader
Audio • Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
• High-definition audio support
• MS-Sound compatible
• Built-in microphone
Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring:
• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
• Optional Acer Bluetooth®VoIP phone
• WLAN: Intel®Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
• WiFIi®/WiMAX™: Intel®Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350
Note: Subject to availability
• WPAN: Bluetooth®2.0+EDR
• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
• WWAN: UMTS/HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet
Access) (3.5G) at 2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/
GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz*
• Modem: 56K ITU V.92

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Privacy control • Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)
• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution
• TravelMate SmartCard solution
• TravelMate TPM (Trusted Platform Module) solution
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
Dimensions • 338 (W) x 245 (D) x 33.6/39.5 (H) mm (13.3 x 9.65 x
1.32/1.55 inches)
• 2.67 kg (5.89 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack, Acer
MediaBay 6-cell 2nd battery pack and 3G
• 2.56 kg (5.64 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack, optical
drive and 3G
• 2.51 kg (5.53 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack, Acer
MediaBay 6-cell 2nd battery pack and 3G
• 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack, optical drive
and 3G
• 2.64 kg (5.82 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack and Acer
MediaBay 6-cell 2nd battery pack
• 2.53 kg (5.57 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack and optical
drive
• 2.48 kg (5.46 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack and Acer
MediaBay 6-cell 2nd battery pack
• 2.38 kg (5.24 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack and optical
drive
Power
subsystem
• ACPI 3.0
• 79.9 W 4800 mAh
• 58.8 W 4400 mAh
• 3-pin 65W AC adapter
• Energy Star 4.0
Input devices • 88-/89-key keyboard
• Acer FineTrack™with two FineTrack™buttons
• Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface • Acer ezDock II/ II+ connector
• PC Card slot (Type II)
• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*
• TravelMate SmartCard reader
• 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• DVI-D port with HDCP support
• Fast infrared (FIR) port
• External display (VGA) port
• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
• Microphone-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• Modem (RJ-11) port
• DC-in jack for AC adapter

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Note:"*" "only for certain models".
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The
exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
Environment •Temperature:
• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
•Humidity (non-condensing):
• Operating: 20% to 80%
• Non-operating: 20% to 80%