User manual ACER FERRARI-3400

Ferrari 3400 User's Guide Copyright © 2004 All Rights Reserved Ferrari 3400 Computer User's Guide Original Issue: September, 2004 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. Ferrari 3400 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 Ferrari 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 69 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 Ejecting the optical disc 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 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 13 19 19 21 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 29 29 29 Operating on battery power Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Discharging the battery Checking the battery level Optimizing battery life Battery-low warning Power management 31 33 33 34 35 35 35 36 36 38 Contents First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer iii iii iii English Peripherals and options External display devices External input devices External keyboard External keypad External pointing device USB devices IEEE 1394 Port Port expansion devices Printer Audio devices Expansion devices PC Card Miscellaneous options Battery pack AC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgrade Hard disk upgrade 39 41 41 41 41 41 42 43 44 45 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 Software System software Launch Manager 61 63 63 Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call 67 69 72 72 72 74 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision® copyright protection notice Radio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union (EU) 75 81 83 83 84 89 90 91 91 91 92 92 Index 97 English BIOS Setup Utility Disc to Disc Recovery 64 65 English Getting familiar with your computer Your Ferrari 3400 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 Ferrari 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 liquid-crystal display (LCD), 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 21 for more details. 5 Palmrest 6 7 Keyboard Status indicators 8 Microphone 9 Launch keys 5 # 1 2 Item Speaker 5-in-1 card reader Description Outputs sound. Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards. Displays activity of 5-in-1 card reader. Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). 3 4 5-in-1 card reader indicator Infrared port 5 Bluetooth button Enables or disables Bluetooth functionality. Indicates that Bluetooth is enabled. 6 Bluetooth indicator 7 InviLink button Enables or disables wireless LAN feature. (Manufacturing option) Indicates status of wireless LAN communication.(Manufacturing option) 8 InviLink indicator 9 Latch Latch for opening and closing the laptop. Note : Only one card can operate at any given time. English Front view 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 Slot-loading optical drive eject button Optical disc access indicator Slot-loading optical drive Power jack Description Press the eject button to remove a disc from the slot loading optical drive. LED that indicates when an optical disc is being read or written. DVD Super Multi for both reading and writing DVD+/-RWs and DVD-RAMs. Connects to an AC adapter. 2 3 4 Note: The slot-loading optical drive can only accept 12 cm disk. 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 a Gigabit Ethernet network. 3 100-pin port replicator connector Connects to an I/O port replicator, or Acer EasyPort expansion devices. (Manufacturing option) Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 4 Parallel port 5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) . 6 S-video Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 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. Helps keep the computer cool. Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer. 3 4 5 Battery lock Mini-PCI slot Hard disk protector 6 Hard disk bay 7 8 9 Memory compartment Cooling fan Personal identification slot English Bottom view English 10 Getting familiar with your computer English Features Performance · · · · · Mobile AMD AthlonTM 64 processor. Memory upgradeable up to 2-GB DDR SDRAM with 2 slots 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 15.0" ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM 9700 with 128MB of video memory. 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 slot loading optical drive (DVD Super Multi). 15.0" TFT SXGA+(1400 x 1050 resolution) panel. Audio input and output jacks. Connectivity · High-speed fax/data modem port 11 · · · · · · · Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) port Fast infrared wireless communication Four USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports IEEE 1394 port InviLink 802.11g wireless LAN(Manufacturing option) Bluetooth ready SD/MMC/SM/MS/MS Pro memory slot Human-centric design and ergonomics · · · · Internet 4-way scroll button Sleek, smooth and stylish design Acer Fine Touch full-sized curved keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion · · · One Type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory 100-pin expansion port supporting AcerEasy Port or I/O port replicator English English 12 Getting familiar with your computer English Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen, and two on the front of the computer. The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is closed. Icon Function Caps lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Media Activity Lights when the disc or optical drive is activated. Lights green when the power is on and orange when the computer is in standby mode. Lights orange when the battery is charging. Power Battery 13 The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key Caps Lock Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase. Toggle on and off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the left side of the keyboard. When Num Lock is on, the embedded numeric keypad can be used. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn + F11 keys simultaneously. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen toggles up or down one line at a time when the up and down cursor control keys are pressed. NumLk Scr Lk English Using the Keyboard English 14 Getting familiar with your computer English Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad. Num lock Off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner. Note : If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad. 15 The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows-specific functions. Key Windows logo key Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) Shift + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). English Windows keys English 16 Getting familiar with your computer English 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. Finally, release both keys. Your computer provides the following hot keys: Hot key Fn-F1 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the computer's configuration utility. Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). See " Power management" on page 38. Fn-F3 Power management scheme toggle Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. See " Power management" on page 38. 17 Hot key Fn-F5 Icon Function Display toggle Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off. Fn-F6 Screen blank Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Fn- Volume up Increases the speaker volume. Fn- Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn- Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn- Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. English English 18 Getting familiar with your computer English The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-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. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International. To verify the keyboard type in Windows® XP, follow the steps below: 1 2 3 4 Click on Start, Control Panel. Double-click on Regional and Language Options. Click on the Language tab and click on Details. Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. If not, select and click on ADD; then select United StatesInternational and click on OK. 5 Click on OK. To type the Euro symbol: 1 2 3 Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm. 19 The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Note: When using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad. Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad: · · Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. English Touchpad English 20 Getting familiar with your computer English Tapping on the touchpad 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 mimics your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows applications. Function Execute Left button Click twice quickly Right button Center buttons Tap Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button) Tap once Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Click once Select Drag Click once Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Access context menu Scroll Click and hold the button in the desired direction (up/down/ left/right) Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. 21 Located above the keyboard are five buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the power button are the four launch keys. They are designated as the mail button, the web browser button, and two programmable buttons (P1 and P2). Launch key Mail Web browser P1 P2 Default application Email application Internet browser application User-programmable User-programmable English Launch Keys English 22 Getting familiar with your computer English E-Mail Detection Click right button at the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E-Mail Detection. In this dialog box, you have the option to enable disable mail checking, set the time interval for mail checking, etc. If you already have an email account, you can fill in User Name, Password and POP3 Sever in the dialog box. The POP3 Sever is the mail server where you get your email. Aside from the email checking function, there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application. It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD. 23 This computer supplies you with the following media storage: · · The High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk The high speed optical drive Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. This is where your programs and data are stored. Optical drive The optical drive provides increased storage capacity, as well as offering a host of multimedia possibilities. English Storage English 24 Getting familiar with your computer English Ejecting the optical disc To eject the optical disc when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. To load an optical disc: · With the computer turned on, insert the disc into the drive slot until you feel the drive catch the disc and take it the rest of the way in. The disc may need to be inserted nearly all the way in before the drive takes it in rest of way. · 25 The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and includes a built-in sensitive microphone and dual stereo speakers. There are audio ports on the left of the computer. See "Left view" on page 6 for more information on connecting external audio devices. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. See "Hot keys" on page 16 for more informations on adjusting the speaker volume. English Audio English 26 Getting familiar with your computer English Connectivity options Your computer has built-in connectivity options, enabling you to hook up to a network or communicate over a phone line. Ethernet and LAN The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Gigabit Ethernet-based (GbE-based) network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the rear of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network. Important! See Windows® Help for information on setting up a network connection. 27 Your computer has a built-in V.92 56Kbps AC'97 Link fax/data modem. Warning: This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging the computer into a digital phone system will damage the modem. To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. English Fax/data modem English 28 Getting familiar with your computer English Fast infrared The computer's fast infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs (personal digital assistants), mobile phones, and infrared printers. The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per second (Mbps) at a distance of up to one meter. 29 Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks -- a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the left panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data: · Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS Utility. Once set, you must key-in this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility. See "BIOS Setup Utility" on page 64. User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security. Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security. · · English Securing your computer English 30 · Getting familiar with your computer 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 Password. English Important! Do not forget your Supervisor and Hard Disk Password! If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the left-hand corner of the display screen. · · When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up. Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. When the User Password is set and the Password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. When the Hard Disk Password is set, a prompt appears at boot-up. Type the Hard Disk Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. · · · · Important! You have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Slide and hold the power switch for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS Utility. Operating on battery power Your Ferrari 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 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. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the mains power supply. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer. However, recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure. It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your computer's battery will degrade over time. This means that the battery's performance will diminish with time and use. To maximize your battery's life, you are advised to adhere to the recommendations set out below. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a "conditioning" process that you should follow: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. Disconnect the AC adapter. Turn on the computer and operate using battery power. Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. English Battery pack English 34 Operating on battery power English