Acer Ferrari 1000 Service Manual

Acer

Ferrari 1000

Service Guide

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information

related to the current topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from

doing or not doing specific actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible

hardware or software problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the

accomplishment of procedures.

Preface

Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION

decided for Acer's “global” product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available

on your regional web or channel. For whatever reason, if a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

Table of Contents

Chapter One System Specification 1

Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

System Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Display and Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Storage Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Input Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

I/O Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Power Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Outlook Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Upper View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

External Optical Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Easy-launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad 15

Windows keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

TOC VII

Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the Bluetooth Optical Mouse . . . . . . . 19

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Charging the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using Acer Voice Connection Manager (VCM)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting the Phone to Your Notebook . 23

Using the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Acer OrbiCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Rotating the Acer OrbiCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Launching the Acer OrbiCam . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Changing the Acer OrbiCam Settings . . . . . 26

Capturing Photos or Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the Acer OrbiCam as Webcam . . . . . . 29

Acer Empowering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Empowering Technology Password . . . . . . . 32

Acer ePower Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Acer ePresentation Management . . . . . . . . 35

Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Acer eRecovery Management . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Acer eSettings Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Acer ePerformance Management . . . . . . . . 40

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . 41

Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Norton AntiVirus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

How do I check for viruses? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Hardware Specification and Configuration . 44

Chapter Two System Utilities 53

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

VIII TOC

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

BIOS Password Removal SOP . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

HDD Password Removal SOP . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Chapter Three Machine Disassembly and Replacement 66

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . 67

Disassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Removing the RAM Module/Mini PCI Card . 69

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Removing the LCD Module from the Main Unit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . 76

Chapter Four Troubleshooting 79

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . 80

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . 80

Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Check the Power Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Check the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . 84

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . 93

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

TOC IX

Chapter Five Jumper and Connector Location 99

Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Bottom Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Upper Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Chapter Six FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) 102

Parts and Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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System Specification

Specification

Operating System

• Windows Vista

• Genuine Windows

Platform

• AMD Turion

(1.6GHz, 2 x 256KB L2 cache) processor, supporting AMD PowerNow! HyperTransport

• Simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit Windows

• ATI Radeon

Capable

Premium Ready

XP Professional x 64 Edition

XP Professional (Service Pack 2)

XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)

XP Media Center Edition 2005

64 X2 dual-core TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/1.8/2.0GHz, 2 x 512KB L2 cache) or TL-50

Technology and Enhanced Virus Protection technology

compatible support

Xpress 1150 chipset

Technology, AMD

Chapter 1

System Memory

• Up to 2GB of DDR2 667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel

support)

Display and Graphics

• 12.1” WXGA 200-nit Acer CrystalBrite

viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista

• 12.1” WXGA 200-nit high-brightness TFT LCD, 1200 x 800 pixel resolution, 16/10 viewing ratio,

supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista

• ATI Radeon

Xpress 1150 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 512MB HyperMemoryTM (up to 256MB of

dedicated system memory, or up to 256MB of shared system memory), supporting ATI PowerPlay

5.0, Microsoft

• MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

• 16.7 million colors

• Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel resolution at 70Hz refresh rate up to 2048 x 1536

DirectX® 9.0, PCI Express

resolution on non-interlaced CRT display

• External resolution/refresh rate:

• 2048 x 1536: 70/60Hz

• 1920 x 1440: 75/60Hz

• 1600 x 1200: 100/85/75/60Hz

• 1400 x 1050: 60Hz

high-brightness TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16/10

Chapter 1 1

• 1280 x 1024: 120/100/85/75/60Hz

• 1280 x 768: 60Hz

• 1024 x 768: 200/160/120/100/85/75/70/60Hz

• 800 x 600: 200/160/120/100/85/75/72/70/60Hz

Audio

• High-Definition audio support

• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers

• Audio system with two built-in speakers

• MS Sound compatible

• Built-in microphone

Storage Subsystem

• 100/120/160GB serial ATA hard disk driver

• External IEEE 1394 bus-powered 8X Slot-load DVD Super Multi double layer:

- Read: 24X CD-RW, 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 8X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD-ROM, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW, 3X DVD-RAM, 2.4X DVD+R (double layer)

- Write: 24X CD-R, 8X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW, 4X CD-RW, 2.4X DVD+R (double layer), 2X DVD-RAM

5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS),

•

Memory Stick PRO

(MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD)

Communication

• Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer

OrbiCam

• Acer OrbiCam

• 225 degree ergonomic rotation

• Acer VisageON technology

• Acer PrimaLite technology

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready

• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

• WPAN: Bluetooth

• WLAN: Acer InviLink

SignalUp

and optional Acer Ferrari Bluetooth® VoIP phone

1.3 megapixel CMOS camera (LCD panel-mounted), featuring (for selected model):

2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

wireless technology

NplifyTM 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer

Input Devices

• 84/85-key Acer TouchFine

• Touch pad pointing device

• 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows

international language support

• Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet and user-programmable button

• Two front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth

keyboard

keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad,

(two-way spring switch)

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I/O Interface

• 124-pin Acer ezDock

• PC Card slot (Type II)

• 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)

• Three USB 2.0 ports

• 6-pin IEEE 1394 port

• Fast Infrared (FIR) port

• External display (VGA) port

• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port

• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• Modem (RJ-11) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

Power Subsystem

• ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standards: Stand-by and Hibernation power-saving modes support

• 57W 5200mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack and 22W 2000mAh 3-cell Li-Ion battery pack

• Five-hour battery life with two battery packs

• Acer QuicCharge

• 80% charge in 1 hour

• 2-hour rapid charge system-off

• 2.5-hour charge-in-use

• 65W AC adapter

technology:

Security

• Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)

• Acer GraviSense and Acer Anti-Theft HDD protection technologies

• Kensington lock slot

• BIOS user and supervisor passwords

Software

• Acer Empowering Technology

• Acer ePower Management

• Acer ePresentation Management

• Acer eDataSecurity Management

• Acer eRecovery Management

• Acer eSettings Management

• Acer ePerformance Management

• Acer GridVista

Chapter 1 3

• Acer Launch Manager

• Norton AntiVirus

• CA eTrust

• Adobe

Reader

• CyberLink

• NTI CD-Maker

Antivirus 64-bit Edition

PowerDVD

• Acer Voice Connection Manager

• Acer OrbiCam

Dimensions and Weight

• 302.3 (W) x 221.28 (D) x 20.8/34.5 (H) mm (11.90 x 8.72 x 0.82/1.36 inches)

• 1.70 kg (3.63 lbs.) with 6-cell Li-Ion battery pack

• 1.55 kg (3.3 lbs.) with 3-cell Li-Ion battery pack

Environment

• Temperature:

• Operating: 5

• Non-operating: -20

• Humidity (non-condensing):

• Operating: 20% to 80%

• Non-operating: 20% to 80%

C to 35 oC

C to 65 oC

Note: This specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration depends on the

model purchased.

Warning!For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when you add or change components.

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Block Diagram

CONN.

PG 28

Pad

PG 28

ROM

PG 27

K/B

Touch

Flash

PG 25

S.P.

RJ 11

PG 18

X-Bus

MIC.

H.P/SPDIF

INT.

MODEM

KXP84-0200

Page : 23

NS97551

PG 27

Amplifier

MAX4411

PG 25

Amplifier

MAX9755A

PG 25

Azalia MDC

PG 24

G-SENSOR

KBC

Azalia Audio

PG 24

LPC

PCI7412 REQ0# / GNT0#

5788M INT G#

AD25

AD20 REQ2# / GNT2#

Azalia

PG 14,15,16,17

PCI Bus 33MHz

IDSEL#

PATA - HDD

PG 23

PATA 100

549 BGA

SATA - HDD

PG 23

SATA0

SB460

A_LINK

PG 9,10,11,12

USB2.0 (P0~P7)

Express Card

NEW CARD

PG 31

PCI Express Mini Card

PCIE2 & USB5

PG 19

USB 2.0 * 1(USB5)

PCI-E, 1X

465 FCBGA

RS485

RGB

LVDS

TVOUT

Mini Card (WLAN)

PCIE3 & USB4

PCI-E, 1X

PG 7,8

HT_LINK

(638 S1g1 socket)

PG 3,4,5,6

SDVO

DVI

TI TFP513PAP

Page : 29

DDRII-SODIMM1

DDRII-SODIMM2

533/ 667 MHZ DDR IIPG 7,8

Turion 64 Rev.F Dual-Core/

Sempron Rev.F Single-Core

Dual-Core 35W / Single-Core 25W

ZH3

AMD S1

CPU THERMAL

SENSOR

Page 5

Page : 26

FIR

SIO (87383)

Page : 26

InterruptsPCI DEVICE REQ# / GNT#

INT E/F/G#

Page: 21

1394

OSC

48MHZ

Page: 22

5 IN 1

Page :21~22

Page: 22

PCMCIA

PCMCIA+1394

PCI7412

+6 IN 1

TRANSFORMER

PG 18

REQ0# / GNT0#

INT E/F/G#

AD25

BOTHHAND

5788M

PG 17

RJ45

PG 18

DSC USB I/F

USB6

PG 16

10/100/1G LAN

BROADCOM

USB0 & USB1& USB2

PG 20

REF 14MHz

PG 2

Bluetooth

USB2.0 I/O Port X3

USB7

PG 20

HOST 133/166MHz

PCIE 100MHz

VGA 96MHz

USB 48MHz

CLOCK GENERATOR

ICS951462

SN74CBTLV3257PWR

CRT Switch

Page : 16

INT_CRT

Page : 16

LVDS

Page : 16

VIN

CHARGER

PG 34

CRT

+12V

PG 33

+5V

EXT_CRT

Page : 30

+3VSUS

+5VSUS

DVI

Docking

+3VPCU

+3V_S5

3V/5V

PG 32

SMDDR_VTERM

+1.8VSUS

+1.8V

+1.8VSUS

SMDDR

VTERM

ZH3 ASSY P/N :31ZH3MB0008

ZH3 MB C/S ASSY P/N: 41ZH3CS0001

ZH3 MB S/S ASSY P/N: 51ZH3SS0003

ZH3 PCB P/N: DA0ZH3MB8A3

VCC_CORE

+1.2V

+VCCP

+1.2V

+VCCP

PG 31

CPU VR

PG 30

Chapter 1 5

Outlook Tour

Front View

# Item Description

1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication.

2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer

output.

3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

4 Keyboard Serves for entering data into your computer.

5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the

computer.

6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer

mouse

7 Click buttons

(left and right)

8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of

9 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

10 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a four-way scroll button.

the computer’s functions and components.

6 Chapter 1

Closed Front View

"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10

"Launch keys" on page 10

# Icon Item Description

1 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO),

Multi Media Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-

2 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player,

4 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.

Picture Card (xD) (manufacturing option).

stereo walkman).

5 Headphones/speaker/

line-out jack with S/ PDIF support

6Bluetooth

communication button/indicator

7Wireless

communication

8 N/A Infrared port Interfaces with the infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer

button/indicator

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

Enables/disables the Bluetooth communication. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication’

Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

and IR-aware computer).

Chapter 1 7

Left View

Note:

# Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computers security

lock.

2 N/A Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged

use.

3 6-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

4 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB

camera).

5 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.

6 N/A PC Card slot eject

button

4 N/A Optical disk access

indicator

5 N/A Slot-load optical drive

eject button

6 N/A Slot-load optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Right View

# Icon Item Description

1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB

camera).

2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based or 10/100/1000-

based networks.

3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.

4 External display (VGA)

port

8 Chapter 1

Connects to an external display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

Rear View

Note:

# Icon Item Description

1 124-pin Acer ezDock

connector

2 N/A Battery Powers the computer.

3 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

Connects to Acer ezDock.

Base View

# Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

3 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.

4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws).

5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

Chapter 1 9

Mouse

"Launch keys" on page 10

Upper View

# Item Description

1 Left click button Press the left button to perform selection and execution

functions.

2 Scroll wheel Scrolls up or down a page. The scroll wheel mimics your cursor

pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

3 Right click button Press the right button to perform selection and execution

functions.

4 Status indicator Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of

the computer’s functions and components.

Bottom View

# Icon Item Description

1 Bluetooth button Press the button to turn on Bluetooth communication.

2 N/A Power button Turns the mouse on and off.

10 Chapter 1

External Optical Disk Drive

Front View

# Item Description

1 Eject button Ejects the optical disk when the computer is on.

Connecting the Optical Drive

Please connect the 1394 cable to the 1394 port. Press the drive eject button to eject the optical disk when the computer is on.

Chapter 1 11

Indicators

"Launch keys" on page 10

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.

Icon Item Description

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Power Lights when the computer is on.

Note: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. The light shows green when the system is

under AC mode.

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication

Battery Lights when the battery is being charged.

12 Chapter 1

Easy-launch Buttons

There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are one user-programmable

button, web browser button, mail button, and Acer Empowering Key . Press to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Although the mail and web browser buttons are pre-set to E-mail and Internet programs, they can be redefined by users. To set the web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.

Easy-launch button Default application

Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)

Mail E-mail application (user-programmable)

Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)

P User-programmable

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Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.

Touchpad Basics

The following items will show you how to use the touchpad.

• Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.

• Press the left (1) and right buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution

functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

Function Left button (1)

Execute Quickly click twice. X Tap twice (at the same speed

Select Click once X Tap once

Drag Click and hold. Then slide

your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection.

Access context menu

Scroll X X Tap the arrows to move up/

Note: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is

X Click once X

Right

button

X Tap twice (at the same speed

Main touchpad (2)

as double-clicking a mouse button).

as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor.

down.

sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

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Using the Keyboard

The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock Key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase.

Num Lock <Fn> + <F11>

Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12>

When Num Lock is on, the right hand side numeric keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is off, the keys assume cursor and other shortcut functions.

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

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 Num Lock on Num Lock off

Number keys on embedded keypad

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Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off

Key Description

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on

Hold <Shift> while using cursorcontrol keys.

embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key Icon Description

Windows key Press alone. This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows

Start button. It launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:

+ <Tab>: Activates the next Taskbar button.

+ <E>: Opens the My Computer window.

+ <F1>: Opens Help and Support.

+ <F>: Opens the Find (All Files dialog box).

+ <R>: Opens the Run dialog box.

+ <M>: Minimizes all windows.

<Shift> + + <M>: Undoes the minimize all windows action.

Application key

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. It opens the application’s context menu.

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The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the

<Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hot Key Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F1> Hot key help Displays help on hotkeys.

<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering

<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower

<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Leads the computer to Sleep mode.

<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches the display output between the display

<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns off the display screen backlight to save

<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad

<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Management

toggle

Technology.

Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

power. Press any key to return.

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

<Fn> + <> Volume up Increases the sound volume.

<Fn> + <> Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

<Fn> + <> Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <> Brightness

down

Decreases the screen brightness.

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Special keys

You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign on the upper-center and/or bottom-right side of the keyboard.

The Euro Symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Hold <Alt Gr> key then press the number <5> key on the upper-center side of the keyboard.

Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/

typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US Dollar Sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Hold <Shift> and then press the US dollar sign on the <4> key on the upper-center side of the

keyboard.

Note: This function varies according to the language settings.

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Using the Bluetooth Optical Mouse

The Ferrari notebook comes with a Bluetooth optical mouse.

Installation

Installation of the Bluetooth mouse is simple. Enable Bluetooth functionality by pressing the Bluetooth communication button on the front panel.

1. Turn the mouse upside down. Make sure the power switch is ON. Press and hold the Connect button

for three seconds. The mouse is now in pairing mode and is ready to connect to the computer.

2. On the notebook, open My Bluetooth Places by double-clicking on the Bluetooth icon.

3. From the menu bar, select Bluetooth and then Bluetooth Setup Wizard.

4. Select I want to find a specific Bluetooth device and configure how this computer will use its

devices. Then click Next.

5. From the drop-down menu, select Show mice, keyboards and joysticks, and then click on the

Search Again button.

6. The Acer mouse will be discovered. Click on the Acer mouse icon, and then click Next.

7. The services that are available from the device will be listed. Select Bluetooth Mouse and click Finish.

8. Wait while the mouse is installed. This may take several seconds.

9. The mouse is now connected. Move the mouse to verify the connection.

Usage

Use the Bluetooth mouse as you would a traditional mouse. For optimal performance, use a mouse pad. Using the Bluetooth mouse on a transparent or reflective surface will inhibit the ability of the optical sensor to track the cursor.

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Acer Bluetooth

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VoIP Phone

Layout

# Icon Item Description

1 N/A PC Card (PCMCIA)

interface connector

2 N/A Speaker Speaker delivers audio output.

3 N/A Volume up/down

button

4 Power button Turns the phone on and off.

Connects the computer’s PCMCIA card interface.

Increases/decreases the sound volume.

5 Bluetooth connection/

pairing button

6 Speakerphone button Enables/disables the speakerphone function.

7 N/A Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

8 N/A Flip Flips out internal microphone.

9 N/A Bluetooth connection/

pairing indicator

10 N/A Charge/Power

indicator

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

Indicates the Bluetooth connection/pairing status.

Indicates the computer’s charge/power status.

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