Acer Ferrari 3000 User's guide Copyright © 2003 All Rights Reserved Acer Ferrari 3000 Computer User's Guide Original Issue: September 2003 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Acer Ferrari 3000 computer Model Number : _________________________________ Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ All trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective companies. iii Your guides A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire computer.: The Just for starters... poster shows you how to set up your computer. This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively. You are advised to read it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference. For more information on our products, services, and support, please visit our web site: www.global.acer.com. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on your computer, open the lid and press the power button above the keyboard. To turn the power off, you can do any of the following: · · Click on the Start button in Windows, and then select Shut Down on the popup menu. Push the power button. To use this method, you must first click on the Power Management icon in Windows Control Panel, and then check that the power button is set to shut down the computer when pressed. See Windows Help for more information. English First things first English iv English Note: If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. · · · · · · · · · · Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C (32°F), or above 50°C (122°F). Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields. Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. Do not place objects on top of the computer. Do not slam the lid shut. Close the computer gently. Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter It is important that you look after your AC adapter. · · Do not connect the adapter to any other device. Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on it. Route the power cord away from areas where people might walk on it or trip over it. Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting from the mains power socket. Grasp and pull the plug instead. The total ampere ratings of equipment plugged into a power strip should not exceed the ampere rating for that power strip. · · v 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. Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery. Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away from children. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your computer, it is important that you follow these steps: · · · Turn off the computer and remove the battery. Disconnect the AC adapter. Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Refer to the chapter entitled "Frequently asked questions" on page 67 if any of the following occurs: · · · You drop the computer or damage the case. You spill liquid on the computer. The computer does not operate normally. English Taking care of your battery pack English English vi Getting familiar with your computer A tour of your computer Front open view Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Indicators Using the Keyboard Special keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Launch Keys Storage Hard disk Optical drive Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Audio Adjusting the volume Connectivity options Ethernet and LAN Fax/data modem Fast infrared Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords 1 3 3 4 6 7 8 9 11 13 14 14 21 21 23 24 25 25 25 26 27 27 28 28 29 30 31 31 31 Operating on battery power Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level 33 35 35 36 37 37 English First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer iii iii iii Contents English Optimizing battery life Battery-low warning Power management 37 38 39 Peripherals and options External display devices External input devices External keyboard External keypad External pointing device USB devices IEEE 1394 Port Printer Audio devices Expansion devices PC Card Miscellaneous options Battery pack AC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgrade Hard disk upgrade 41 43 43 43 43 43 44 45 46 46 47 47 49 49 49 50 50 51 Moving with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with your computer Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations 53 55 56 56 56 56 57 57 57 57 58 59 59 59 59 60 60 60 60 System software Launch Manager BIOS Setup Utility 63 63 64 Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call 65 67 70 70 70 72 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 73 79 87 English Software 61 English Getting familiar with your computer Your Ferrari 3000 computer combines solid performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and portability 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 After setting up your new Aspire notebook computer, as illustrated in the Just for starters... poster, take a few minutes to explore the unit. Front open view # 1 Item Display screen Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Turns on the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 2 3 Power button Touchpad English A tour of your computer English 4 Getting familiar with your computer English # 4 Item Click buttons (left, center and right) Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Inputs data into your computer. LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. Internal microphone for sound recording. Special keys for launching internet browser, email program and frequently used programs. See "Launch Keys" on page 23 for more details. 5 Palmrest 6 7 Keyboard Status indicators 8 Microphone 9 Launch keys Front view # 1 Item Speaker Description Outputs sound. 5 # 2 Item 4-in-1 card reader1 Description Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards. Displays activity of 4-in-1 card reader. 3 4-in-1 card reader1 indicator Infrared port 4 Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). 5 Bluetooth button2 Enables or disables Bluetooth functionality. Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled. Enables or disables wireless LAN feature. Indicates status of wireless LAN communication. Latch for opening and closing the laptop. 6 Bluetooth indicator 7 InviLink button3 2 8 InviLink indicator 9 Latch 3 Notes: 1.Four-in-one card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to configuration. Only one card can operate at any given time. 2.Bluetooth button and indicator work on models with Bluetooth only. 3.InviLink button and indicator work on models with wireless LAN only. English English 6 Getting familiar with your computer English Left view # 1 Item Four USB 2.0 ports Description 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 Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 5 PC Card eject button Line-in jack Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 6 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones. 7 Headphone/ Speaker/ Line-out jack Connect to headphones or other lineout audio devices (speakers). 7 # 1 Item Optical drive Description DVD dual for reading both DVD+/-RWs and writing to DVD+/-RWs. LED that indicates when an optical disc is being read or written. Press the eject button to remove a disc from the optical drive. Used to eject an optical disc when the computer is turned off. Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Optical disc access indicator Optical drive eject button Optical drive emergency eject hole Power jack 3 4 5 English Right view English 8 Getting familiar with your computer English Rear view # 1 Item Modem jack Description Connects to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) . 5 S-video Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 6 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 9 # 1 2 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Locks the battery in place. Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). Houses the computer's main memory. 3 4 5 Battery lock Mini-PCI slot Hard disk protector 6 Hard disk bay 7 Memory compartment English Bottom view English 10 Getting familiar with your computer English # 8 Item Cooling fan Description Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 9 Personal identification slot Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer. 11 Performance · · · · · AMD AthlonTM XP-M processor at available in 2500+ and higher. Memory upgradeable up to 2 GB with 2 slots (Only one slot for user accessible) High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Li-ion main battery pack Microsoft Windows XP operating system Display · Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 32bit high color up to 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array (SXGA+) resolution for 15.1" 3D graphics engine Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S-video for output to a television or display device that supports Svideo input "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power DualViewTM · · · · · Multimedia · · · · · · · AC'97 stereo audio Built-in dual speakers. Built-in microphone. High-speed optical drive Built-in optical drive (DVD dual). 15.1" TFT SXGA+(1400 x 1050 resolution) panel. Audio input and output jacks. Connectivity · · High-speed fax/data modem port Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port English Features English 12 · · · · · · Getting familiar with your computer English Fast infrared wireless communic ...