Acer Travelmate 6500 Service Guide

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Indicators
Your computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel.                                                                             
The front panel indicators are visible when the computer cover is closed up..
IconItemDescription
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Caps Lock activity Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock activity Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Power Indicates the status of  computer’s power status....

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Easy-Launch Buttons
Located  above the keyboard are four buttons. They are mail, Web browser, Empowering Key and one user-
programmable button.
ItemDefault Application
Acer Empowering Technology (User-programmable)
Email application (User-programmable)
Internet browser (User -programmable)
P User programmable 
1. Charging:
2. Fully charged:
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Easy-launch button Default application
TravelMate 6500
1. Charging:
2. Fully charged:
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Touchpad
The build-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 touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.
Touchpad Basics
TMove your finger across the touchpad(2)  to move the cursor.
TPress the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and 
execution functions. These two...

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Using the Keyboard 
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function keys.
Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
 
The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
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...

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Windows Keys
       The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functoins.
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s 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.Windows logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the 
Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be...

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Hot KeyIconItemDescription
Fn+F1 Hot key help This key will cause a help 
message to appear on the display 
device that describes the definition 
and functionality of the unit hot 
keys. 
Fn+F2 Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSetting in 
Acer Empowering Technology.  
See “Acer Empowering 
Technology”
Fn+F3 Acer ePower 
ManagementLaunches the Acer ePower 
Management in Acer Empowering 
Technology. See “Acer 
Empowering Technology”
Fn+F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode
Fn+F5
Display...

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Special Keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center  of your keyboard.
The Euro Symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold  and then press the  key at 
the upper-center 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....

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Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista(dual-display compatible)
To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then, 
select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the 
display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to 
confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that...

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NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturers 
recommended value.
               
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above rhw keyboard.  You can access 
the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.
Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to 
keep...

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       Double click on the Norton AntiVirus icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows      
taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus.
2.In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses.
3.In the Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer.
4.Under Actions, click Scan.
5.When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished.
You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic...