Acer Travelmate 6592 Service Guide

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Base view
5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even 
after prolonged use.
6 S-video/TV-out  (NTSC/PAL) port Connects to a television or display 
device with S-video input.
7 External display  (VGA) portConnects to a display device (e.g., 
external monitor, LCD projector).
8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections.
9 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network (for selected models).
10 Parallel port Connects to a printer.
11 Serial port Connects...

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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 up.
2 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
5 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured 
with screws)
7 Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output....

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NOTE:1. Charging:  The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2.  Fully charged: The light shows 
green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail 
Web browser, Empowering Key “ “and one user-programmable button.
Press “  “ to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email 
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web...

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Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
qMove your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. 
qPress the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and 
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. 
Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
qUse the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button 
mimics your...

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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function 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....

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen 
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
KeyIconDescription
Windows 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 used with other keys to 
provide a variety of function:
   +  Activates...

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Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. 
To  t y p e :
The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
+ Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
+ Display toggle Switches display  output between the display screen, 
external monitor (if connected) and both.
+ Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.  Press any key to return.
+ Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and...

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2.Either directly press the   symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold   and then 
press the  symbol 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.
2. Either directly press the   key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold   and then press the 
  key at the upper-center of the...

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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and 
manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: 
qAcer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms.
qAcer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.
qAcer ePerformance Management  improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and 
registry settings.
qAcer eRecovery...

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easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft 
Outlook. 
There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file; the supervisor passowrd and the file-
specific password. The supervisor passwork is a “master” password that cna decrypt any file on your system; 
the file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you cna choose to enter your own file-
specific password when encrypting a file.
NOTE: The...