acer 6293 TravelMate Laptop User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Acer
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TravelMate 6293/6253 Series
Quick Guide
6293 TravelMate Laptop
Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated.
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TravelMate 6293/6253 Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 09/2008
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First things first
We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting
your mobile computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the Just for Starters…poster helps you get started with setting up
your computer.
TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to
all models in the TravelMate product series. It covers basic topics such as
Acer’s Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. Please
understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the
AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or
features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not
necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text
with language such as “only for certain models”.
Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new
computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive,
please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed
information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion
options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and
the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available
in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook.
Follow these steps to access it:
- Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
- Click on AcerSystem User Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not
installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will run the
Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access
the Help and Support menu.
Your Acer notebook tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters…
poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook.
Top view
| # | Item | Discription |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acer Crystal Eye | |
| webcam | Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). | |
| 2 | Display screen | Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer |
output.
3| Empowering key| Launch Acer Empowering Technology
4| Power button| Turns the computer on and off.
5/10| Status indicators| Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show
the status of the computer’s functions and
components. Please refer to the Generic User Guide for more details.
6| Keyboard| For entering data into your computer.
7| Palmrest| Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
computer.
8| Touchpad| Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer
mouse.
9| Click buttons (left, center and right)| The left and right buttons
function like the left and right mouse buttons.
The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4way control function (only for certain model).
11| Easy-launch buttons| Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
Please refer to the Generic User Guide for more details.
12| Productivity keys| Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to
protection and manageability features
for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work. Please refer to the Generic
User Guide for more details.
13| Acer PureZone| Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording (only
for certain models).
Closed front view
| # | Icon | Item | Discription |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speakers | Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. | |
| 2 | Bluetooth communication switch | Enable/disable the Bluetooth function. |
(manufacturing option).
3| | Wireless communication switch| Enable/disable the wireless function.
(manufacturing option).
4| | Infrared port| Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer
and IR-aware computer).
5| | Microphone jack| Accepts inputs from external microphones.
6| | Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack.| Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
Left view
| # | Icon | Item | Discription |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethernet (RJ-45) port | Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. | |
| 2 | Ventilation slots | Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged |
use.
3| | USB 2.0 port| Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
4| | PC Card slot| Accepts one Type II PC Card.
5| | PC Card slot ejectbutton| Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
Right view
| # | Icon | Item | Discription |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5-in-1 card reader | Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), |
Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card.
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given
time.
2| | Optical drive| Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3| | Optical disk access indicator| Lights up when the optical drive is
active.
4| | Optical drive eject button| Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
5| | Emergency eject hole| Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
turned off.
Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical
drive tray when the computer is off.
6| | USB 2.0 port| Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
7| | 7Modem (RJ-11) port| Connects to a phone line.
8| | Kensington lock slot| Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible computer
security lock.
Rear view
| # | Icon | Item | Discription |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DC-in jack | Connects to an AC adapter. | |
| 2 | External display (VGA) port | Connects to a display device (e.g., external |
monitor, LCD projector).
Base view
| # | Icon | Item | Discription |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battery bay | Houses the computer’s battery pack. | |
| 2 | Battery release latch | Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. | |
| 3 | Battery lock | Locks the battery in position. | |
| 4 | Acer ezDock II/II+ connector | Connects to Acer ezDock II/II+. | |
| 5 | Acer DASP (Disk AntiShock Protection) | Protects the hard disk drive from |
shocks and bumps (only for certain models).
6| | Hard disk bay| Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws)
7| | Memory compartment| Houses the computer’s main memory.
8| | Ventilation slots and cooling fan| Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Specifications
| Operating system | • Genuine Windows Vista® |
|---|---|
| Platform | •Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring: |
•Intel Centrino® Core™ 2 Duo mobile processor
• Mobile Intel Core® GM45 Express Chipset
•Intel ® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300
•Intel® Celeron® processor
• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N
• Acer InviLink™ Nplify 802.11b/g™
System memory| • Dual-Channel support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM
modules
Display| • 12.1″ WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800
Graphics| • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Storage subsystem| • 2.5″ hard disk drive with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-
Shock Protection)
• Optical drive options:
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
• DVD/CD-RW combo drive
• 5-in-1 card reader
Audio| • Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
• High-definition audio support
• MS-Sound compatible
• Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereomicrophones
Communication| • Acer Video Conference, featuring:
• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
• Acer PureZone technology
• Optional Acer Bluetooth®
VoIP phone
•WLAN:
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300™
• Acer InviLink™ Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N™
• Acer InviLink 802.11b/g®
• WPAN: Bluetooth 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
• Modem: 56K ITU V.92 ; Wake-on-Ring ready
Privacy control| • Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)
• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution
• TravelMate TPM (Trusted Platform Module) solution
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
Dimensions| Non-3G:
• 306 (W) x 227 (D) x 27.5/34.9 (H) mm (12.05 x 8.94 x 1.08/1.37 inches)
3G:
• 306 (W) x 227 (D) x 27.5/36.9 (H) mm (12.05 x 8.94 x 1.08/1.45 inches)
• 1.9 kg (4.3 lbs) with 6-cell battery pack
Power subsystem| • ACPI 3.0
• 79.9 W 7200 mAh
• 58.8 W 4800 mAh
• 3-pin 65W AC adapter
•ENERGY STAR® 4.0
Input devices| • 88-/89-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface| • Acer ezDock II/ II+ connector
• PC Card slot (Type II)
• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader
• 5-in-1 card reader (SD™
, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
• USB 2.0 port
• Fast infrared (FIR) port
• External display (VGA) port
• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
• Microphone-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• Modem (RJ-11) port
• DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment| • Temperature:
• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
• Humidity (non-condensing):
• Operating: 20% to 80%
• Non-operating: 20% to 80%
**Note:* only for certain models.
Note:** The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact
configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.