Acer TravelMate 6492 User Manual

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Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy 
drives to ensure that data can’t be stolen while your notebook is unattended.
qRemovable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, 
USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be 
mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.
qOptical drive devices - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives.
qFloppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only.
To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you may apply lock to any of the 
three kinds of devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after 
rebooting, until unlocked.
If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed.
Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking 
your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password. 
						

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Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. 
It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance:
qMemory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage.
qDisk optimization - removes unneeded items and files.
qSpeed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. 
						

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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the 
manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system’s 
HDD. User-created backups are stored on D: drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with:
qPassword protection.
qRecovery of applications and drivers.
qImage/data backup:
•Back up to HDD (set recovery point).
•Back up to CD/DVD.
qImage/data recovery tools:
•Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults).
•Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point).
•Recover from CD/DVD. 
						

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Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery 
Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the 
best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals 
(except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.
Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health 
status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so 
your computer runs faster, smoother and better. 
Acer eSettings Management also:
qProvides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly.
qDisplays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users.
qLogs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced.
qPermits you to migrate personal settings.
qKeeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued. 
						

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Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower 
Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in 
the task tray.
Acer Mode
The default setting is “Maximum Performance.” You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or 
click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and 
Wired LAN.
DC Mode
To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and 
Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles.
Create new power scheme
1. Assign a name for the new scheme.
2. Choose existing scheme to use as a template.
3. Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode.
4. Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK.
5. The new profile will appear on the main screen.
Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the lower left-hand side of the 
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You can also click “Advanced Settings” to:
qSet alarms.
qRe-load factory defaults.
qSelect what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system 
after Hibernation or Standby.
qView information about Acer ePower Management. 
						

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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and 
SVGA. 
						

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Acer OrbiCam
The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on the 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 that you can 
transmit the best video quality over an instant Messenger service.
Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam
Rotating the Acer Orbicam
The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired angle. Refer to the illustrations 
below:
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.
Note: Do not rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to the device.
Launching the Acer OrbiCam
To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen.
OR
Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture windows window appears. 
No.Item
1 Lens
2 Power indicator
3 Rubber grip (selected models only)
# Item
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# Item 
						

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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.
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.
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 or 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.
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
The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). 
The Face Tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers your face in the capture window. 
The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your video transmissions.
Note: The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. 
Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently.
To enable the Acer VisageON:
1. Right click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop-up menu.
Camera Settings
Video, Audio Zoom/Face tracking
Driver Settings
Properties
Device Settings
Advanced Settings
Zoom/Face Track SettingsCamera Settings
Video, Audio Zoom/Face tracking
Driver Settings
Properties
Device Settings
Advanced Settings
Zoom/Face Track Settings