Acer Travelmate 6500 Service Guide

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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. 

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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...

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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. 

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Camera Settings
TBasic 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.
TCapture settings: From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The 
Properties window will appear. 

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TDevice Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, 
etc. 
TAdvanced Settings allows you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select image 
enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator.
TZoom/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...

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The VisageON window appears 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...

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Using video effects (selected models only)
The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. To select an 
effect:
1.Click the encircled icon to display the available video effects. The Video Effect Selection window appears as 
below:
2.Click on a video effect to use. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON 
window.
NOTE: When using avatars, you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking....

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
System Board Major Chips Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type
Intel
® Core Duo processor T2300/T2300E/T2400/T2500/T2600, 
Intel
® Core Solo processor T1300
Intel
® CoreTM 2 Duo processor T5500/T5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 
667 MHz FSB)
Intel
® CoreTM 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/T7600(4MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/
2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB)
CPU package  Micro-FCPGA /Micro-FCBGA
CPU core voltage Depend on DVI
CPU I/O voltage 1.05V typical
L2 cache 2MB
CPU...

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VGA System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controller 945PML
Memory size 256MB/512MB/1G
DIMM socket number 2
Supports memory size per slot 1024 MB
Supports maximum memory size 2GB (with dual soDIMM modules)
Supports DIMM type DDRII SDRAM Standard 
Supports DIMM Speed 533/667 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as 
they match the above specifications.
LAN Interface
ItemSpecification
Supports LAN protocol...

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Audio Port
 
USB Port
ItemSpecification
USB compliancy level 2.0
OHCI USB 2.0
Number of USB port 4
Location Left Side *3
Right Side *1
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller Azalia Audio Controller (Realtek ALC883)
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution High-performance DACs with 95dB SNR, ADCs 85 dB SNR
Compatibility Microsoft PC99/2100, AC97 2.3 & WHQL/WLP2.0
Mixed sound source CD
Sampling rate All DACs support 44.1K/48K/96K/192K sample rate
All ADCs support...