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 keys.
Lock KeyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase.
Num Lock
 + When Num Lock is on, the right hand side numeric keypad is in numeric 
mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic 
operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is off, the keys assume cursor 
and other shortcut functions.
Scroll Lock
 + When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you 
press the up or down arrow keys respectively. scroll Lock does not work 
with some applications.
Desired accessNum Lock onNum Lock off
Number keys on 
embedded keypadType numbers in a normal manner. N/A
Cursor-control keys on 
embedded keypadHold  while using cursor-
control keys.Hold  while using cursor-
control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold  while typing letters on 
embedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal manner.
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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 be used with other keys to 
provide a variety of functions:
 + : Activates the next Taskbar button.
 + : Opens the My Computer window.
 + : Opens Help and Support.
 + : Opens the Find (All Files dialog box).
 + : Opens the Run dialog box.
 + : Minimizes all windows.
 +  + : Undoes the minimize all windows action.
Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. It opens 
the application’s context menu.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
 +  Hot key help Displays help on hotkeys.
 +  Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering 
Technology.
 +  Acer ePower 
ManagementLaunches the Acer ePower Management in Acer 
Empowering Technology.
 +  Sleep Leads the computer to Sleep mode.
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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 Sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either press Dollar key on the bottom-right edge of the keyboard, or hold  and then press the  key 
on the upper-center edge of the keyboard.
Note: This function varies according to the language settings.  +  Display toggle Switches the display output between the display 
screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
 +  Screen blank Turns off the display screen backlight to save power. 
Press any key to return.
 +  Touchpad 
toggleTurns the internal touchpad on and off.
 +  Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
 + Volume up Increases the sound volume.
 + Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
 + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
 + Brightness 
downDecreases the screen brightness.
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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 the desired angle. Refer to the illustrations 
below:
Note: Do NOT rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to the device.
For your convenience, the camera snaps 45 degrees to match the position of your face in front or at the back of 
the LCD panel.
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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 capture window size. 
						

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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 off.
Capturing Photos/Videos
To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture 
or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically 
launches to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip.
Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. 
						

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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 
head movement and automatically centers your face in the capture window.
Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. 
Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently.
Please follow the steps below to enable the Acer VisageON.
1. Right click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop-up menu.
The VisageON window will appear as below:
2. Select and apply a video effect in the left section of the VisageON window. Change the face tracking settings 
and options in the right section.
Using the Face Tracking Feature
To use the face tracking feature:
1. Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For 
multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users’ face in the capture window, 
otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera.
2. Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 
						

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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.