Acer Travelmate 6460 Service Guide

Chapter 15
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)
SPEAKER3-AXIS SENSOR
USB 2
System Charger &
PATA_ODD
SATA_RAID
DC/DC System powerANT (uFCPGA)
Yonah/Merom
ANT
FSB, 533/667 MHz
USB 0
CH 7307
S-VIDEO
AUDIO CODECCARDBUS 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...

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Outlook Tour
Front View
#ItemDescription
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...

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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.
#IconItemDescription
1 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
2 Battery indicator...

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Left View
Right View
#IconItemDescription
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...

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Rear View
Base View
#IconItemDescription
1 S-video port/TV out 
port (NTSC/PAL) portConnects 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 portSupports digital video connections. (for selected models)
6 External display (VGA) 
portConnects to an external display...

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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+. 

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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.
IconItemDescription
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...

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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 buttonDefault application
Acer Empowering Technology...

Chapter 113
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)...

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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...