Bottom view
Digital video interface-digital port Note CN6002 S-video port and CN6001 Modem jack locate on IO board which is the apposite direction from the bottom view.
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. From the Camera Settings window, 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 gain control, implement image mirror,...
Bios
Suspend to RAM S3 Disk S4 Various hot keys for system control Support boot option HDD Removable device media bay device all USB ports Support protocols SMBIOS 2.4, PCI 2.2, WFM 2.0 ACPI 2.0 compliance with Speedstep, C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 support for mobile CPU DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable asset tag Wake on LAN from S4 and S5 in AC mode Internal and external keyboard work simultaneously plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly support
LCDRelated Symptoms
LCD backlight doesn't work. LCD is too dark. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default Keyboard if contrast and brightness function key do not LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD
Removing Touch Pad Board
1. Release the FFC latches then disconnect the following FFCs in sequence as shown 1 click button board to touch pad board FFC 2 stick point board to main board FFC 3 click button board to stick point board FFC 4 the other end of click button board to stick point board FFC. 2. Release the eight screws holding the touch pad board bracket then remove the touch pad board bracket. 4. Remove the stick point board. 5. Release the two screws holding the click button board then remove the click button...
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to aBSSXost of t B ffl Hfflfflols like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Launches the Acer ePower Managementin Acer EmpopageSe ology. Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor if connected and both. Turns off the display screen backlight to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the...
Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of the Acer notebook. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options Disk optimization removes unneeded items and files. Speed optimization improves the usability and performance of the Windows XP system. Memory optimization releases unused memory and check usage.
Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the Acer eNet Management icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings...
IO Interface
Acer ezDock II and ezDock II connector ExpressCard 34 slot for selected models TravelMate fingerprint reader for selected models 5-in-1 card reader SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD for selected models DVI-D port for selected models IEEE 1394 port for selected models Fast Infrared FIR port for selected models External display VGA port S-video TV-out NTSC PAL port for selected models Headphones speaker line-out jack
Optical Disk Drive Combo X
IDE ATAPI interface compliant to ATA ATAPI-5 ATAPI interface PIO mode, DMA mode, Ultra DMA mode DVD read DVD 5, 9, 10, 18, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R 4.7GB, DVD-R 3.95GB, DVD-RW, DVD R, DVD RW, Multi-Border DVD-R DVD-RW, Multi-Session DVD R, DVD RW, DVD-RAM CD read CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i ready, Video-CD MPEG-1 , Karaoke CD, Super Video CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, i-tax CD, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW CD write CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM...
Removing RAM Modules and Mini PCI Card
1. Release the two screws holding the RAM modules and mini PCI card cover then remove the cover. 2. Disconnect the wireless LAN antennae. Release the two screws holding the mini PCI card then detach the mini PCI card as the arrow indicates. 3. Press the RAM module locks at the same time as the arrows indicate. The RAM module will pop up then detach the RAM module. Repeat this step to detach another RAM module.
Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not identify which devices fail, which devices are incorrectly installed, whether a short circuit happens, or whether the system is inoperative. Note Verify if all devices attached are supported by the computer. Note Verify if the power supply used at the time of failure is operating correctly. You can refer to Power System Check. Follow the procedures below to isolate the failing FRU. Do not isolate non-defective FRU. 2. Visually check the devices. If any problems...
Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problems, follow the procedures below 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. If any error is...
Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on the system's HDD. Be default, user-created backups are stored on D drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides Recovery of applications and drives Backup to HDD set recovery point Recovery from a hidden partition factory defaults Recovery from the HDD most recent user-defined recovery point Note If the computer...
Acer Empowering Technology
Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy to have access to the frequently used functions and manage the notebook. Displayed by default in the upper-right corner of the screen, it features the following handy utilities Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts dispaly settings conveniently. Acer TPM-based...
Display and Graphics
15.4 WSXGA high-brightness TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista 15.4 WXGA high-brightness TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista 15 SXGA high-brightness TFT LCD, 1400 x 1050 pixel resolution 15 XGA high-brightness TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 with up to 512MB HyperMemory 128MB of dedicated...
Charging Current 3.2a
Typical white luminance cd m2 also called brightness Normal input voltage of power supply Typical white luminance cd m2 also called brightness Normal input voltage of power supply Typical white luminance cd m2 also called brightness Normal input voltage of power supply SONY LIP8216IVPC PACK 4800 mAh 8 CELL SONY LIP6219IVPC PACK 4000mAh 6 CELL Rated charge voltage 16.8V Discharge cutoff voltage 12.0V Rated charge current 3.84A Discharge loading 10W 78W Max. discharge current 6.5A Discharge cell...
Removing Keyboard
1. Release the four screws holding the middle cover, two on the rear side and the other two on the bottom side. 2. Then detach the middle cover. 3. Release the two screws fastening the keyboard plate. 4. Detach the keyboard plate slightly then have it reversed as shown. 5. Slightly release the keyboard plate FFC latch with the nail then disconnect that FFC. 6. Slightly release the point device FFC latch then disconnect that FFC. Keep in mind that these two latches are fragile. 7. Then remove...
Acer TPMBased eDataSecurity Management
Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects the files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption. This encryption will be used to...
Acer OrbiCam
The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on 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 you transmit the best video conference quality over an instant messenger service.
Boot Priority Acer Aspire
This menu allows the users to decide the order of bootable devices to load the operating system. It identifies all the bootable devices in the system and attempts to boot them in the order specified. Bootable devices include the diskette drive in module bay, the hard disk and the CD-ROM DVD drive in module bay and onboard LAN device. Keys used to view or configure devices Up and Down arrows select a device. lt gt and lt - gt move the device up or down. lt f gt and lt r gt specifies the device...
North Bridge
667 533MHz Front Side Bus Intel Core Duo and Intel Core Solo processors with up to 25 faster data transfer rate compared to the previous generation bus speed Two SODIMMs up to 4GB max. system memory Memory Type DDR2 667 553MHz Memory Channels dual single channel Integrated Graphics Intel GMA 950 for 945GM only PCI Express x16 Interface delivers greater than 3.5 times the bandwidth over the traditional AGP interface and supports the latest high performance graphics cards. Integrated TV out for...
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly and reassembly and instructs you how to remove the components. SCREW-I250100M 4.5DX0.8T -BK-PATCH SCREW, I, M2.5, 3.0mm, M, 4.5mm, 0.8mm, BNI, PAT SCREW, I, M2.5, 5mm, M, 0.45mm, 0.8mm, BNI, PATC SCREW-WI30030M 5.0Dx1.5T -NI-HARDEN
Bottom view 1
Digital video interface-digital port Note CN6002 S-video port and CN6001 Modem jack locate on IO board which is the apposite direction from the bottom view.
Optical Disk Drive DVD Super Multi X
8X Super Multi DL PHILIPS SDVD-8821 IDE ATAPI interface compliant to ATA ATAPI-5 ATAPI interface PIO mode, DMA mode, Ultra DMA mode IDE ATAPI interface compliant to ATA ATAPI-5 DVD 5 9 10 18 G DVD-Single Dual read only , 4.7GB DVD R read amp write , 4.7GB DVD-R read amp write , 4.7GB DVD RW read amp write , 4.7GB DVD-RW read amp write , DVD R dual read amp write , DVD-R dual read amp write , DVDRAM read amp write , 80mm DVD CD 650MB CD-ROM read only , 80 mm CD, 800 700 650 CD-R read amp write ,...
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
Initialize cache to initial POST values. Initialize cache to initial POST values. Make sure all the cards are securely inserted into the system. Make sure that there are no physical problems with the main board or internal connections. Disable all shadowing of expansion adapter ROMs and see if that fixes the problem. Remove all unnecessary expansion cards basically, everything but the video card and see if the problem goes away. If it does, the problem is probably one of the expansion cards you...
Environment
Non-operating -20 oC to 65 oC Humidity non-condensing Warning For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when you add or change components. System Charger amp DC DC System power 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. for selected models Also called Liquid-Crystal Display LCD , displays computer output. Serves to enter data into the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse when used together with the click buttons. Internal microphone...
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System . Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press M during POST when Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen . The...
Power ManagementRelated Symptoms
The system will not enter hibernation. Keyboard if control is from the keyboard Hard disk drive System board The system does not enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Press Fn F4 and see if the computer enters Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system does not enter standby mode after closing the LCD. The system does not resume from hibernation mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system does not resume from standby mode...
PeripheralRelated Symptoms
System configuration does not match the installed devices. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Reconnect hard disk CD-ROM diskette drives. External display does not work correctly. Press Fn F5, LCD CRT Both display switching System board Ensure the Parallel Port in the Onboard Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Serial or parallel port device problems. Ensure the Serial Port in the Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
General Information
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the Aspire 6460 6410 for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the notebook, you need the tools below Wrist ground strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Note The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. When you remove the stripe cover, please be...
Error Message List
Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check. Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. System battery is dead -Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System CMOS checksum bad -Default...
Error Code List
Equipment Configuration Error Causes CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error The causes will be shown before Equipment Configuration Error. Memory Error at xxxx xxxx xxxxh R xxxxh, W xxxxh Battery critical low In this situation BIOS will issue four short beeps then shut down system, no message will be shown. Thermal critical high In this situation BIOS will shut down the system, no message will be shown.
Hard Disk Drive
Formatted Gbytes 512 bytes sector 160 120 100 80 60 Physical read write head 4 4 4 3 2 Spindle Speed RPM 5400 5400 5400 5400 5400 I O data transfer rate Mbytes sec. max. 150 150 150 150 150 Internal transfer rate Mbytes sec. max. 57.6 57.6 57.6 57.6 57.6 SATA 1.0, SATA II, PIO modes 0-4, Multiword DMA modes 0-2, Ultra DMA modes 0-6 Bytes per sector 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 Formatted Gbytes 512 bytes sector 120 100 80 Spindle Speed RPM 5400 5400 5400 Internal transfer rate Mbits sec. max. 244.7...