Acer Travelmate 7510 Service Guide
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32Chapter 1 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. •Capture settings: From the Camera Settings win dow, 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 gai n 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 displa y 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. Camera Settings Video, Audio Zoom/Face tracking Driver Settings Properties Device Settings Advanced Settings Zoom/Face Track Settings Camera Settings Video, Audio Zoom/Face tracking Driver Settings Properties Device Settings Advanced Settings Zoom/Face Track Settings
Chapter 133 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 cent ering 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 sele ct VisageON from the pop-up menu. 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 butt on, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking featur e automatically centers all the users’ face in the capture window, otherwise the ut ility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. VisageON Single User Multiple Users VisageON Single User Multiple Users VisageON Single User Multiple Users
34Chapter 1 2.Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 3.Click VisageON to display a menu that allows to change the configuration of the camera, face tracking and video effects settings. 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 displa y the available video effects. The Video Effect Selection window appears as below: VisageON Using video effects Video Settings Video Effect Selection VisageON Using video effects Video Settings Video Effect Selection VisageON Using video effects Video Settings Video Effect Selection
Chapter 135 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. Follow screen instructions in the VisageON to continue. NOTE: You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat/video sessions or call conferences.
36Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the note book, 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 offers f our pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same scre en. To access this function, please go to Start > All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: Acer Gridvista is dual-display co mpatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1.Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar. 2.Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Note: Start Control Panel Display Settings (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply OK Start All Programs Acer GridVista Note: Start Control Panel Display Settings (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply OK Start All Programs Acer GridVista
Chapter 137 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 the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on St art > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application. Note: "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 Start All Programs Launch Manager Note: "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 Start All Programs Launch Manager
38Chapter 1 Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep you comput er data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan: 1.Start Norton Antivirus: Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows task bar, highlight Programs, and select Norton Antivirus . 2.In the Norton Antivirus main window, click Scans. 3.In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan . 4.When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished. You can schedule customized virus scans that tu n unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working. For more information, please refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu. Start All Programs Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Start Programs Norton AntiVirus Scans Scans Run Full System Scan Finished
Chapter 139 Hardware Specification and Configuration Processor ItemSpecification CPU type AMDTM Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/1.8/2GHz, 2 x 512 KB L2 ca che), TL-50 (1.6GHz, 2 x 256 KB L2 cache) AMD Sempron TM Mobile Technology 3200+/3500+(1.6/1.8 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache), 3400+ (1.8 GHz, 256 KB L2 cache) Package Socket S1, 638-pin lidless Micro-PGA Core voltage 1.2875V (highest frequency mode) to 0.8375V (low frequency mode) Feature TDual-core processing TSimultaneous 32 bit and 64 bit Windows® support TAMD PowerNow!TM, AMD HyperTransportTM, Enhanced Virus Protection2 and 3DNow! professional technology Bus speed Power optimized HyperTransportTM technology up to 1600MHz, full duplex On-die second (L2) cache 2x512KB or 2x256KB System Board Major Chips ItemSpecification System core logic nVidia C51MV + MCP51 Super I/O controller NS87381 Audio controller Codec ALC883 Video controller • nVidia GeForce Go 6100 integrated graphics • nVidia GeForce Go7300/7600 SE HDD controller MCP51 Keyboard controller ENE KB3910 PCMCIA controller PCI 7412 soDIMM controller C51MV Hard Disk Drive Seagate Model ST9120821A ST9120824AST9100824A ST9100825A ST98823A ST980829AST96812A Drive Specification Formatted Gbytes (512 bytes/ sector) 120 100 80 60 Physical read/write head 4 4 3 3 Discs 2222
40Chapter 1 Spindle Speed (RPM) 4200 (ST9120824A, ST9100825A, ST980829A) 5400 (ST9120821A, ST9100824A, ST98823A, ST96812A) Internal transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. max.) 56.25 (ST9120824A, ST9100825A, ST980829A) 48.25 (ST9120821A, ST9100824A, ST98823A, ST96812A) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. max.) 100 ATA data transfer mode supported PIO modes 0-4; Multiword DMA modes 0-2; Ultra DMA modes 0-5 Bytes per sector 512 Average latency (msec) 5.6 Average seek, read (msec. typical) 12.5 Average seek, write (msec. typical) 14.5 Cache buffer 8 Mbytes Interface Serial ATA Startup current (typical, peak) +5V: 1.1 amps Ambient temperature 5 to 55 oC (operating), -40 to 70oC (nonoperating) Temperature gradient ( oC per hour max.) 20oC (operating), 30oC (nonoperating) Relative humidity 5% to 90% (operating), 5% to 95% (nonoperating) Relative humidity gradient 30% per hour max. Drive acoustics, sound power (bels) idle 2.4 (typical), 2.6 (max) Shock, operating (Gs max. at 0.5 msec.) 250 Shock, nonoperating (Gs max. at 2 msec.) 800 Vibration, operating 1.0 G (0 to peak, 5-500 Hz) Vibration, nonoperating 5 Gs (0 to peak, 5-500 Hz) Nonrecoverable read errors 1 per 10 14 bits read, max. Seek power (typical) 2.20 watts Read/write power (typical) Read: 1.90 watts; Write: 2.30 watts Idle mode, lower power (typical) 0.80 watts Standby mode 0.28 watts Sleep mode 0.28 watts Voltage tolerance +5.0V +/- 5% BIOS ItemDescription BIOS vendor Phoenix System BIOS version V1.00 Hard Disk Drive Seagate
Chapter 141 Feature • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Support boot option: HDD / Removable device (media bay device) / all USB ports • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2, WFM2.0 • ACPI 2.0/3.0 compliance with In tel Speedstep Support C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode • Package: 40-pin TSOP • ROM type: one MB CMOS Boot block Flash Memory System Memory ItemDescription Chipset C51MV Feature • DDR2 533/667 MHz SDRAM memory interface design • Two DDR SODIMM slots • Maximum memory up to 4GB (with two 2GB SODIMM) • Dual Channel VGA ItemUMADiscrete Chip nVidia GeForce Go 6100 nVidia GeForce Go 7300/7600 SE VRAM 64MB up to 256MB PCMCIA ItemDescription PCMCIA controller TI7412 Card type support Type II Number of slot One Feature Five-in-one Card Reader: Memo ry Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD). Audio ItemDescription Audio controller Realtek ALC833 Codec BIOS ItemDescription