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F er rar i 4000 Ser ies User's Guide.
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iii First things first We would like to thank you for maki ng the Ferrari series of notebook computer s your choice fo r meeting y our mobile c omputing needs.
iv • Use the power button Note: You can also use the power button to perform power management functions. • Use the customized functi ons for power managem ent You can also shut down the comp uter by closing the display cover, or by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4> .
v • The total ampere ratings of the equipmen t plugged in should not exc eed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of a ll equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.
First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Turning your computer on and off iii Taking care of you r computer iv Taking care of your AC adapt er iv Taking c.
Taking your notebo ok PC with you 27 Disconnecting from the desktop 27 Moving around 27 Preparing the co mputer 27 What to take to short meetings 28 What to take to long meetings 28 Taking the compute.
Create backup 40 Restore from backup 41 Create factory default image CD 41 Re-install bundled software without CD 41 Change password 42 Troubleshooting 43 Troubleshooting tips 43 Error messages 43 Reg.
1 English A Ferrari tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you a round your new Ferrari computer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Disp lay (LCD), displays computer ou tput.
2 English Closed front view 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands whe n you use the computer. 6 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
3 English Left view 5 Power ind icator Lights when the compu ter is on. 6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged. 7 Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to aud io line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
4 English Right view Note: The slot-load optical driv e can only ac cept 12 cm disk s. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) . 6 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 7 PC Card slo t Accepts on e Type II PC Ca rd.
5 English Rear view Base view # Icon Item Description 1 DVI-D port Supports digi tal video co nnections. 2 S-video port Connects to a television or display dev ice with S-vid eo input. 3 124-pin Acer ezDock connector Connects to the Acer ezDock. # Item Description 1 Battery release latche s Release the battery for removal.
6 English Specifications 4 Optical drive bay Houses the computer's optical driv e. 5 Wireless LAN bay Houses the computer's wireless LAN. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (sec ured by a screw). 7 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
7 English Communication Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready LAN: gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready WLAN: integrated Acer InviLink ™ 80 2.11b/g Wi-Fi ® CERTIFIED ™ solution; supporting Ac er SignalUp wireless technology WPAN: integrated Bluetooth ® Size and weight 363 (W) x 265.
8 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of your PC depend s on the model purchased. Software Acer eManager (Acer ePresentation/eRecovery/eSett.
9 English Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read statu s indicators on th e upper-left above the keyboard, and four on the fron t panel. The power, battery, and wireless communi cation status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is cl osed.
10 English Easy-launch buttons Located at the upper-right, above th e keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch button s. They are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowe ring Key " " and one user-programmabl e button. Press " " to run the Acer eManager.
11 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a poin ting device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum co mfort and support.
12 English Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean wh en using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The tou chpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase th e touchpad's responsiveness.
13 English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 12 function keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
14 English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access m ost of the computer's controls like screen b rightness, volume output an d the BIOS utility.
15 English Hotkey Icon Function D escription <Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. <Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. See "Acer eMana ger" on page 20 . <Fn> + <F3> Power manageme nt Launches the P ower Scheme wi ndow.
16 English Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of yo ur keyboard. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor.
17 English Installation Installation of the Bluetooth mouse is si mple . Enable Bluetooth functio nality by pressing the Bluetooth commun ication button on the front pan el (see "Closed front view" on pag e 2 for the location).
18 English Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk To eject the optical disk when the comp uter is turned on, press the drive eject button. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the c hassis of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-com patible computer security lock.
19 English Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high -fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and du al stereo speakers. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hotkeys" on page 14 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume.
20 English Using the system utilities Acer eManager The innovative Acer eManage r software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions. Press " " to launch the Ac er eManager user interface, which features three main settings: Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings.
21 English Note: When recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery, detach all peripherals, including your A cer ezDock, to ensure the best results.
22 English 2 Drag and drop each win dow into the approp riate grid. 3 Enjoy the c onvenienc e of a well- organized desktop. Note: Please ensure that the resolu tion setting of your s econd monitor is set to the manufa cturer's recommended value.
23 English Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each o ne. I pressed the power button and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up.
24 English No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Windo ws, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option. • The volume level may be too lo w.
25 English • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power ou tlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected secu rely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port a nd the corresponding port on the printer.
26 English 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is sho wing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the on-screen instructio ns to perform system recovery. Important! This feature o ccupies 2 to 3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard driv e.
27 English Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving around or traveling with your comp uter. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories : 1 Save any open files.
28 English Note: If the Sleep indicator is of f, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned of f. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the compu ter has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on.
29 English What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take the followin g items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed User's Guide Special considerations Follow t.
30 English What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to u se another printer Spec.
31 English Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling i nternationally: • When traveling in another coun try, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are com patible.
32 English • Password on Boot secures your comp uter against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this p assword with password checkpo ints on boot-up and resume from Hibernat ion for maximum security.
33 English Expanding through options Your notebo ok PC offers yo u a complete mobile comp uting experi ence. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral de vices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instru ctions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section.
34 English Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to con nect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cab le from the network jack on the chassis of the co mputer to a network jack or hub o n your network.
35 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allo ws you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394- compatible device like a video camera or dig ital camera.
36 English PC Card slot The Type II PC Card slot of the comp uter accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the com puter. These cards should have a PC Card logo on the m. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afford ed by desktop PCs.
37 English Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screws from the memory co ver; then lift up and remove the memory cover.
38 English Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the B IOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of th e screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this value to Enabled .
39 English Note: To change the region code, in sert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online help for more information. Power management This computer has a built- in power management unit that monitors system activity.
40 English Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of the current sy stem con figuration to hard drive, CD or DVD.
41 English Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard drive, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed.
42 English 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the in structions on screen to re-install. At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up th e software content window.
43 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a pro blem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require openin g up the computer. Do not atte mpt to open the computer yourself; co ntact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.
44 English If you still encounter problems after going thro ugh the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service c enter for assistance.
45 English English Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has de termined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficien cy.
46 English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration.
47 English English Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among other info rmation, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equip ment.
48 English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germ any, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemb ourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta.
49 English English 4 Some parameters required for comp liance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipm ent (PC) associated with this device.
50 English Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before c leaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
51 English English e If the produc t has been drop ped or the case ha s been damage d. f If the produc t exhibits a distinct c hange in perf ormance, in dicating a need for service. 12 The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in the product specificatio n list.
52 English ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅP NESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is prod uced with high-precision ma nufacturing techniqu es. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasion ally misfire or appear as black or red dots.
53 English English European Union (EU) This device complies with the essentia l requirements of the Europ ean Council Directives listed below: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive • EN 60950 89/336/EEC E.
54 English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wire less LAN Mini PCI Card and Bl uetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequen cy exposure limits.
55 English English 4 An improper installation or un authorized use may c ause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty.
56 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must ac cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
57 English English Declaration of Conf ormity for CE Marking Is in compliance with the essential requ irements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives.
58 English Index A AC adapter caring for iv audio 17 adjusting the volume 17 troublesh ooting 22 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 37 brightness hotkeys 14 C caps lock 12 on indicator 8 care AC.
59 English N network 33 Notebook Man ager hotkey 14 num lock 12 on indicator 8 numeric keypad embedded 12 P password 30 types 30 PC Card 35 ejecting 36 inserting 36 ports 32 printer troublesh ooting 2.
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