Acer Travelmate 6460 Service Guide

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Using Acer FineTouch Keyboard
The full-sized keyboard includes 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.
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...

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Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls like screen 
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the  key before pressing 
the other key in the hotkey combination.
KeyIconDescription
Windows key Press alone. This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start 
button. It launches the Start menu. It can also...

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Special keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign on the upper-center and/or bottom-right side of the 
keyboard.
The Euro Symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either press Euro key on the bottom-right edge of the keyboard, or hold  key then press the number 
 key on the upper-center edge of the keyboard.
Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US Dollar...

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Acer OrbiCam
The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel 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.
Rotating the Acer OrbiCam
The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve...

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Launching the Acer OrbiCam
To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double-click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs 
> Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window will appear as below.
Changing the Acer OrbiCam 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. 
Note: Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the...

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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. 

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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. 

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Capture Settings
From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window will appear.
Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc.
Advanced Settings allows you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and 
anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator.
Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn the face tracking feature on or...

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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 the world.
Enabling the Acer VisageON
(for 1.3 megapixel camera models only)
The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking. The face tracking feature tracks your...

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3. Click VisageON to display a menu that allows to change the configuration of the camera, face tracking and 
video effects settings.