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F er rar i 3400 User’ s Guide.
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iii English English First things first Y our guides A set of guides is provide d to help you set up and us e your Fe r r a r i com- puter .: For more information on our produc ts, services, and support, please visit our web si te: www .global.a cer .com.
iv English Note: If you are unable to shut down the comp uter in the usual way , press and hold the power bu tton for more than four seconds. Y ou should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again. T aking care of your computer Y our computer will serve you well if you take care of i t.
v English English T aking care of y our battery pack It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack. • Use the correct battery model for your computer . Do not use other kinds of batteries. • T urn the power off before removing or replacing the battery .
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Contents First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and ti ps for using you r computer iii Getting familiar with your computer 1 A tour of your comput er 3 Front open view 3 Front view 5 Left v.
English Peripherals and options 39 External display devices 41 External input devices 41 External keyboard 41 External keypad 41 External pointing device 41 USB devices 42 IEEE 1394 Port 43 Port expan.
English BIOS Setup Uti lity 64 Disc to Disc Recovery 65 Troubleshooting 67 Frequently asked qu estions 69 Requesting service 72 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 72 Before you call 72 74 Appendix.
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Getting familiar with your computer.
Y our Fe r r a r i 3400 computer combines solid performance, versatility , multimedia capabilities and portabi lity with a stylish design. Increase your productivity by working wherever you are. This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features.
3 English English A tour of your computer After setting up your new Fe r r a r i notebook computer , as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster , take a few minutes to explore the unit. Front open view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called liquid-crystal display (LCD), displays computer output.
Getting familiar with your computer 4 English 4 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. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer .
5 English English Front view Note : Only one card can operate at any given time. # Item Descri ption 1 Speaker Outputs sound. 2 5-in-1 card reader Reads card s from Smart Media, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards. 3 5-in-1 card reader indicator Displays activity of 5-in-1 card reader .
Getting familiar with your computer 6 English Left view # Item Description 1 Four USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 3 PC Card slot The slot supports a standard T ype II CardBus PC Card.
7 English English Right view Note: The slot- loading op tical dr ive can onl y accept 12 cm disk. # Item Description 1 Slot-loading optical drive eject button Press the eject button to remove a disc from the slot loading optical drive . 2 Optical dis c access indicator LED that indicates when an optical disc is being read or written.
Getting familiar with your computer 8 English Rear view # Item Description 1 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connects to a Gigabit Eth ernet network. 3 100-pin port replicator connector Connects to an I/O port replicator , or Acer EasyPort expansion devices.
9 English English Bottom view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 4 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards.
Getting familiar with your computer 10 English Features Performance • Mobile AMD Athlon TM 64 processor . • Memory upgradeable up to 2-GB DDR SDRAM with 2 slots • High-capacity , Enhanced-IDE ha.
11 English English • Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) port • Fast infrared wireless communication • Four USB 2.0 (Universal Seria l Bus) ports • IEEE 1394 port • InviLink 802.
Getting familiar with your computer 12 English Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the dis- play screen, and two on th e front of the computer. The Power and Battery sta tus indicato rs are visible even when the dis- play is closed.
13 English English Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded n umeric ke ypad, separate cursor keys, two Window s keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can togg le on and off.
Getting familiar with your computer 14 English Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functi ons like a desktop numeric key- pad. It is indicated by small charac ters located on the upper right cor- ner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard l egend, curs or-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
15 English English Windows keys The keyboard features two keys tha t provide Windows-specific fun c- tions. Key Description Windows logo key Start button.
Getting familiar with your computer 16 E ng lish Hot keys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions. To use a hot key, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in the combination.
17 English English Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and b oth the display screen and external monitor . Fn-F6 Screen blank T u rns the display screen backlight off to save power .
Getting familiar with your computer 18 English The Euro symbol If your keybo ard la yout is set to United Stat es-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Note for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows.
19 English English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing de vice that sens es movement on it s surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central lo cation on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
Getting familiar with your computer 20 English T apping on the touchp ad produces similar results. • Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/ bottom/left and right) to scroll a page up, down, left or right. This button mimi cs your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizo ntal scroll ba rs of Windows applications.
21 English English Launch Keys Located above the keyboard are five butt ons. The left-most button is the power butto n. To the right of the power button are the four launch keys. They are desi gnated as the mai l button , the web b rowser button, and two pr ogrammable butt ons (P1 and P2).
Getting familiar with your computer 22 English E-Mail Detection Click right button at the Lau nch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E-Mail Detection. In this dialog box, you have the opti on to enable disable mail checking, set the time in terval for mail ch ecking, etc.
23 English English Storage This comput er suppli es you with the following media storage: • The High-capacity Enha nced-IDE hard disk • The high speed op tical drive Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. T his is where your programs and data are stored.
Getting familiar with your computer 24 English Ejecting the optical disc To eject the optica l disc when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. T o load an optical disc: • With th e computer turned on, ins ert the disc into the driv e slot until you feel the drive catch the di sc and take it the rest of the way in.
25 English English Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high -fidelity AC’97 ste r eo audio, an d includes a built-i n sensitive micr opho ne and dual stereo speakers. There are audio ports on the left of the computer. See “L eft view” on page 6 for more information on co nnecting external audio devices.
Getting familiar with your computer 26 English Connectivity options Y our comp uter has built-i n connectivity op tions, enabl ing you to hook up to a network or commu nicate over a ph one line. Ethernet and LAN The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Gigabit Ethernet-based (GbE-based) network.
27 English English Fax/data modem Y our comput er has a built-in V .92 56Kbps AC’97 Link fax/data modem. W arning: This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging the co mputer into a digital phone system will damage the modem. T o use the fax/data modem port, connect a phon e cable from the modem port to a telephone jack.
Getting familiar with your computer 28 English Fast infrared The computer’ s fast infrared (FIR) po rt allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware comput ers and peri pheral s such as PDAs (personal digital assistants), mobile phones, and infrared printers.
29 English English Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable i nvestme nt that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and tak e care of your comput er. Security features include hardware and software locks — a securit y notch and passwor ds.
Getting familiar with your computer 30 English • Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer , it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Pas sword.
Operating on battery power.
Y our Fe r r a r i 3400 computer operates on battery or AC power . This chapter provides information for operating on battery power , as well as information on how your computer manages and saves power .
33 English English Battery pack The computer uses a re -chargeable Li-Ion battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning.
Operating on battery power 34 English Follow these steps ag ain until the ba ttery has been charge d and dis- charged three times. Use this conditioning process fo r all new batteries, or if a b attery hasn't been used for a long time.
35 English English T o install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the open battery bay; make sure that the end with the contacts will enter first, and that th e top surface of the battery is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into t he battery bay and gently pu sh until the battery locks in place.
Operating on battery power 36 English Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you ge t the most out of battery opera- tion, prolonging the c harge/recharge cycle and improvi ng recharging efficiency . Y ou are advised to foll ow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack.
37 English English An extra fully charged batte ry pack is available. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Close all applications. 3. Shut down the operatin g system to turn off the computer . 4. Replace the battery pack. 5. T urn on the comput er and resume work.
Operating on battery power 38 English Power management Y our comp uter features a bu ilt-in power management unit tha t con- stantly monitors sy stem activity .
Peripherals and options.
Y our Fe r r a r i 3400 computer offers good expansion capabilities. This chapter provides information on connecting peripherals to expand your system. It also descri bes how to upgrade key components to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technology .
41 English English External display devices Y ou can co nnect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your com- puter's external display port. See the section entitl ed "Display" for information on using th e computer's simultaneo us display and multi- display features.
Peripherals and options 42 English USB devices Y our computer featur es four USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports for connecting a ra nge of USB pe ripheral s. See “Exte rnal input devices” on page 41 a nd “Printer” on page 45 for inf ormation on c onnecting a USB keyboard, keypad, mouse or printer .
43 English English IEEE 1394 Port The computer’ s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devi ce like a digital video camera.
Peripherals and options 44 English Port expansion devices T wo types of expansion devices ar e available for your computer: • I/O port replicator - adds PS/2, ser ial and parall el port connections to your computer .
45 English English Printer Y our comp uter supports bo th parallel and USB printers. Refer to the printer's ma nual for information on: • Setting up the hardware.
Peripherals and options 46 English Audio devices Y our computer offers built-in stere o speakers. See the section entitle d “Audio” on page 25 for more informa tion on these features.
47 English English Expansion devices PC Card Y our computer fea tures a PC card sl ot that supports a standard T ype II PC card (PCMCIA or Card Bus). This greatly increases your computer's usability and expandability . A var iety of PC cards ar e availa ble, suc h as flash memory , SRAM, fax/data modem, LAN, and SCSI cards.
Peripherals and options 48 English T o remove a PC card: 1 Close the applicatio n that is using the PC card. 2 Double click on the PC card icon on the taskbar , and then select the option to safely remove t he card. Wait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card.
49 English English Miscellaneous options Battery pack It is a good idea to have a spare ba ttery , especially when you travel with your computer . This greatly in creases your productive range when you are on the move. AC adapter Having a spare AC adapter allows you to keep one in two different places.
Peripherals and options 50 English Key component upgrades Y our computer is designed to deli ver solid performance. Howeve r , in time, you might find th at your applicatio ns demand even more com- puting power . For this reason, yo u are able to upgrade ke y compo- nents.
51 English English 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the s l ot (a), then gently press it down (b) un til it clicks i nto place. 4 Replace the memory cover an d secure it with the screw . 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter .
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Moving with your computer.
Y our Fe r r a r i 3400 computer is ideal for taking with you w hen you move around. This chapter provides tips on things to consider when traveling with your computer .
55 English English Disconnecting from the desktop Before moving with your computer , you must turn it off and disconnect all peripherals: 1 Save your work and cl ose all applications. 2 Shut down Win dows to tu rn off your computer . 3 Unplug the AC adapter from the mains outlet, and then disconnect it from the computer .
Moving with your co mputer 56 English Moving around Sometimes you might need to move your computer a short distance. For example, you might need to move from your of fice desk to a meet- ing room. In th ese situations, you don't have to shut down the operat- ing system.
57 English English T aking the computer home When you move between you r offi ce and home you will need to pre- pare your computer for the short trip. Preparing the computer After disconne cting your com puter from the desktop, prepa re the unit as follows: 1 Remove all media from the drives .
Moving with your co mputer 58 English Setting up a home of fice If you frequently work on your computer at home, as well as at work , it may be worthwhile purcha sing a second AC adap ter . This will allow you to travel lighter , as you can keep an AC a dapter in each location.
59 English English T raveling with the computer Sometimes you might need to make longer trips with your computer . Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for moving between your of fice and home. It is advisable to make sure that the bat tery is fully charged.
Moving with your co mputer 60 English T raveling internationally with your computer Occasionally you might need to travel between countries with your computer . Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for normal tra vel. Rememb er to take special precautions for a ir travel.
Software.
Y our Fe r r a r i 3400 computer includes system utilities. This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer .
63 English English System software Y our comp uter comes preloa de d with the following software: • Microsoft® Windows® operating system. • Hardware BIOS setup utility . • System utilities, drivers and application software. Note: T o run software applications in Windows, first click on the Start button.
Software 64 English BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic in put/output syst em) contains important information used to configure the hardware an d system sof tware settings. Y our computer reads the BIOS when it first starts up, before it loads the operatin g system .
65 English English Disc to Disc Recovery Note: This feature is only available on certain models Multilingual operating system installation Follow the instructi ons to choose th e operating system an d language you use when you first power-on the system.
Software 66 English 1 Restart the system. 2 The instruction “Press < F2 > to Enter BIOS” is shown at the bott om of the screen, during POST . 3 Press < Alt > + < F10 > at the same time to enter the recovery process. 4 The message “The system has password pr otection.
T roubleshooting.
This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Please read it before calling a technician. Solutions to more serious problems may require opening the computer . Do not attempt to open and se rvice the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
69 English English Frequently asked questions This sec tion sugge sts soluti ons to commonly encountered problems. I pr ess the power bu tton, but my com puter does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power status indicator: • If it is not lit, no po wer is being delivered to the computer .
T roubleshooting 70 English There is no audio coming fr om my computer . Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Window s, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar . If it is crossed -out, clic k on the icon and deselect the Mute option.
71 English English • If the disc is OK, the drive head migh t be dirty . Cl ean it using a drive head cleaning kit. The printer does not work. Check the following: • Make sure that the pr inter is conn ected to a power outle t and it is turned on.
T roubleshooting 72 English Requesting service Inter national T ravelers W arranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an In ternational Travelers Warrant y (ITW) that gives you security and peac e of mind when tr aveling. Our worldwide network of service center s are there to give you a helping hand.
73 English English You are required to provide the following information: Name:______________________________________ Address:____________________________________ _____________________________________.
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Appendix A Specifications.
This appendix lists the gener al specifications of your computer ..
77 English English Microprocessor • Mobile AMD Athlon TM 64 processor Memory • Main memory expand able to 2GB • Dual 200-pin soDI MM sockets • Support 256M, 512M & 1GB DDR SDRAM • 512 KB.
Appendix A Specifications 78 English I/O ports • One T ype II CardBus PC Card slot • One RJ-45 ne twork jack (Gigab it Ethernet) • One RJ-11 modem jack (V .92, 56K) • One DC-in jack • One parallel port (ECP/EPP) • One VGA port for external monitor • One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.
79 English Englis h Power • Proprietary L i-ion battery pa ck • 90-W att A C adapter , auto s ensing 100~240 V ac, 5 0~60Hz Options • 512 M B or 1 GB mem ory upgrade mo dule • Additiona l AC adapter : - P A-1900 -0SQA, 19Vd c , 90W - 0 202C19 90, 19Vdc, 90W • Additiona l battery pack - S QU-202 , 14.
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Appendix B Notices.
This appendix lists the general notices for your computer ..
83 English English Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star Partner, Acer In c. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC notice This device has been tested and foun d to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursu ant to Par t 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix B Notices 84 English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. Oper ation is su bject to the following tw o conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept an y interf erence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
85 English English If your telephon e equipment caus es harm to the telep hone network, the telephone company may disconti nue your ser vice temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advanc e. But, if adva nce notice is no t practical, you w ill be notifi ed as soon as possible.
Appendix B Notices 86 English Notice for Australia For safety reasons, only connect he adsets with a telecom munications compliance label. This in cludes cust omer equipment pre viously lab elled permitted or certified.
87 English English Notice for New Zealand For Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of termi nal equipmen t indicates only that Telecom has ac cepted that the item co mplies with minimum co nditions for connecti on to its network.
Appendix B Notices 88 English For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 1 The grant of a T elepermit for any item of terminal equipm ent indicates only that T elecom has ac cepted th at the item co mplies with minimum co nditions for connecti on to its network.
89 English English Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1 Follow all wa rnings and ins tructions marked on the product. 2 Unplug this produ ct from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Appendix B Notices 90 English d If the product does not o perate normally when the ope rating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions si nc.
91 English English LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASE RSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER IN VISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS.
Appendix B Notices 92 English General This product complies wi th the radio frequency an d safety standards of any country or regi on in which i t ha s been approved for wireless use. Depending on config urations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wire les s LAN and/or Bluetooth™ mo d- ules).
93 English English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of Wire less LAN Mini-PCI Card and Blue- tooth Card is far below the FCC r adi o frequency exposure limits. Never- theless, the Fe r r a r i 3400 shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human c ontact during normal operatio n is minimized as follows.
Appendix B Notices 94 English Note : Acer Dual-Band 11b/g Wireless Mini PCI Ad apter implements transmission diversity fu nction. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. One of the antennas is select ed automatical ly or ma nually (by users) to have good quality of radiocommunication.
95 English Englis h Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Tel : 886-2 -2 696- 1234 Fax : 886-2- 2696-3535 www.acer.com Declaration of Conformity for CE mar king We , Acer Inc. 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd.
Appe ndix B Noti ces 96 Englis h Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (.
97 English English Index A ACPI 38 audio 25 adjusting the volume 25 connecting externally 46 troublesh ooting 70 B battery pack battery-low warning 36 caring for v characteristics 33 charging 35 check.
Index 98 English K keyboard 13 connecting externally 41 embedded numeric keypad 14 hotkeys 16 lock keys 13 troublesh ooting 70 Windows keys 15 keypad connecting externally 41 L left view 6 M memory in.
99 English English using 19– 20 travel international flights 60 local trips 59 U USB connect ing 42 V volume adjusting 25 W warranty International Traveler’s Warran- ty 72 Windows keys 15.
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