Acer Travelmate 6493 Service Guide

Chapter 11
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
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...

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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
Privacy control 
•Enhanced Acer...

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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
Environment
•Temperature:
•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65...

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System Block Diagram 

Chapter 15
Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
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....

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Closed Front View
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 computers functions and 
components. 
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Left View
Right View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
2 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
3
DVI-DDigital Video 
Interface -Digital 
portSupports digital video connections.
4 PC Card slot  Accepts one Type II PC Card.
5 PC Card slot 
eject buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs....

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Rear View
Bottom View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 
network.
2 Modem (RJ-11) 
portConnects 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
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Acer DASP (Disk Anti-
Shock...

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8 Acer ezDock II/II+ 
connectorConnects to Acer ezDock II/II+.
9 Ventilation slots and 
cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the 
fan.
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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light 
shows green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: 
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail...