Acer FERRARI 1000, FERRARI 1004WTMI User Manual

Ferrari 1000

User's Guide

Ferrari 1000 Series User's Guide Original Issue: June 2006

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Ferrari 1000 Series Notebook Computer

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Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Turning the product off before cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Warnings

• Do not use this product near water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product

falls, it could be seriously damaged.

• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable

operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product.

• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,

do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

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Using electrical power

• This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where people will walk on the cord.

• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total

ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.

• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too

many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch

circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.

• This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.

The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.

Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product.

• Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need

to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length.

Product servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when:

• the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed

• liquid was spilled into the product

• the product was exposed to rain or water

• the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged

• the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need

for service

• the product does not operate normally after following the operating

instructions

Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

Replacing the battery pack

The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries.

Telephone line safety

• Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or

before servicing.

• To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect

the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms.

Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Consult your reseller for purchase options.

Disposal instructions

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/

sustainability.htm.

Mercury advisory

For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the

Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org

ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE). In the average home, 75% of all electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in the off position use up to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. More information refers to http://www.energystar.gov

As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

This product has been shipped enabled for power management:

and http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement.

• Activate display’ Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity.

• Activate computer’s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity.

• Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button.

More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management.

Tips and information for comfortable use

Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:

• numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation

• aching, soreness or tenderness

• pain, swelling or throbbing

• stiffness or tightness

• coldness or weakness

If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department.

The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.

Finding your comfort zone

Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips:

• refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture

• avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward

• stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg

muscles

• take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders

• avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders

• install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within

comfortable reach

• if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at

the center of your desk to minimize neck strain

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Taking care of your vision

Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain.

Eyes

• Rest your eyes frequently.

• Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and

focusing on a distant point.

• Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.

Display

• Keep your display clean.

• Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your

eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display.

• Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for

enhanced text readability and graphics clarity.

• Eliminate glare and reflections by:

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• placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or

any light source

• minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds

• using a task light

• changing the display's viewing angle

• using a glare-reduction filter

• using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the

display's top front edge

• Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.

• Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended

periods of time.

Developing good work habits

Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive:

• Take short breaks regularly and often.

• Perform some stretching exercises.

• Breathe fresh air as often as possible.

• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.

Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises.

Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 81 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.

First things first

Thank you for choosing the Ferrari 1000 of notebook computers to meet your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Ferrari notebook, we have designed a set of guides:

A handy Quick Guide is useful for quick glances at functional key combinations.

The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it:

1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is

not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply press the power button below the LCD screen. See "System" on page 13 for the location of the power button.

To turn the power off, do any of the following:

• Use the Windows shutdown command

Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off.

• Use the power button

You can also put the computer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4>.

Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.

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 ºC (32 ºF) or above 50 ºC

(122 ºF).

• Do not subject 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.

• Never place objects on top of the computer.

• Do not slam the computer display when you close it.

• Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:

• Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

• Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully

route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic.

• When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the

plug.

• The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the

ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

Taking care of your battery pack

Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:

• Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before

removing or replacing batteries.

• Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

• Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use Acer cleaning cloth included in the box. For the best usage, please refer to the

instructions below:

• The fine micro-fiber surface (fine surface that bears an imprint) is designed for

fine particle removal and dust cleaning.

• The interlacing knitted surface (back of the imprint) is designed to clean

fingerprints, grease and stubborn stains.

• Clean the cloth after use to remove particles and avoid future scratching. (do

not bleach or wash with soft agents)

If either of the following occurs:

• the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged;

• the computer does not operate normally

please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 58.

Information for your safety and comfort iii

Safety instructions iii Disposal instructions v Tips and information for comfortable use vi

First things first ix

Your guides ix Basic care and tips for using your computer ix

Turning your computer on and off ix Taking care of your computer x Taking care of your AC adapter x Taking care of your battery pack xi Cleaning and servicing xi

Acer Empowering Technology 1

Empowering Technology password 1 Acer ePower Management 2 Acer ePresentation Management 5 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) 6 Acer eRecovery Management 8 Acer eSettings Management 10 Acer ePerformance Management 11

A Ferrari tour 13

System 13

Front view 13 Closed front view 14 Left view 15 Right view 15 Rear view 16 Base view 16

Bluetooth optical mouse 17

Front view 17 Base view 18

Bluetooth VoIP phone 19

Front view 19

Specifications 20 Indicators 25 Easy-launch buttons 26 Touchpad 27

Touchpad basics 27

Using the keyboard 29

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 29 Windows keys 31

Hotkeys 31 Special keys 33

Using Acer Bluetooth optical mouse 34

Installation 34 Usage 34

LED indicator 35

Using Acer external IEEE 1394 optical drive 35 Using Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone 36

Getting to know your VoIP phone 36

LED indicators 36

Charging the phone 36 Connecting the phone to your notebook 37 Using the phone 39

Using a computer security lock 40 Audio 41

Adjusting the volume 41

Acer InviLink Nplify wireless technology 42 Acer OrbiCam 43

Launching the Acer OrbiCam 44 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings 44 Capturing photos/videos 46 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 46 Enabling the Acer VisageON 47

Acer GraviSense 50

Using Acer GraviSense 50 Protecting the HDD 50 Anti-Theft 50

Using the system utilities 53

Ferrari Calendar 53 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 53 Launch Manager 55 Norton Anti-virus (for selected models) 55 Computer Associates eTrust Antivirus 64-bit Edition (for selected models) 56

Frequently asked questions 58

Requesting service 61

International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 61

Before you call 61

Taking your notebook PC with you 62

Disconnecting from the desktop 62 Moving around 62

Preparing the computer 62

What to bring to meetings 63

Taking the computer home 63

Preparing the computer 63 What to take with you 63 Special considerations 64 Setting up a home office 64

Traveling with the computer 64

Preparing the computer 64 What to take with you 64 Special considerations 65

Traveling internationally with the computer 65

Preparing the computer 65 What to bring with you 65 Special considerations 65

Securing your computer 66

Using a computer security lock 66 Using passwords 66

Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 67

Expanding through options 68

Connectivity options 68

Acer ezDock Series 68 Fax/data modem 69 Built-in network feature 70 Fast Infrared (FIR) 71 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 71 IEEE 1394 port 72 PC Card slot 72 Installing memory 73

BIOS utility 74

Boot sequence 74 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 74 Password 75

Using software 75

Playing DVD movies 75

Acer eRecovery Management 76

Create backup 76 Restore from backup 77 Create factory default image CD 77 Re-install bundled software without CD 78 Change password 78

Troubleshooting 79

Troubleshooting tips 79

Error messages 79

Regulations and safety notices 81

FCC notice 81 Modem notices 82 Laser compliance statement 85 LCD pixel statement 85 Macrovision copyright protection notice 85 Radio device regulatory notice 86 General 86 European Union (EU) 86 The FCC RF safety requirement 87 Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 88 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 89 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 90 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 91

Index 95

Acer Empowering Technology

Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer computer. Displayed by default in the upper-right corner of your screen, it features the following handy utilities:

• Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage

profiles.

• Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts

display settings conveniently.

• Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and

advanced encryption algorithms (for selected models).

• Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably

and completely.

• Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts

settings easily.

• Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by

optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings.

For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the Help or Tutorial function.

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Empowering Technology password

Before using Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to do so. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to do so when running Acer eRecovery Management for the first time.

If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by

reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook

to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write

down your password.

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Acer ePower Management

Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface.

AC mode (Adapter mode)

The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported.

DC mode (Battery mode)

There are four pre-defined profiles — Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. You can also define up to three of your own. When your system enters battery mode for the first time, the "Word Processing" profile will be selected by default. You can switch to a different profile by choosing it from the list. When entering battery mode on subsequent occasions, Acer ePower Management will default to the last profile selected.

To create a new power profile:

1 Change power settings as desired. 2 Click "Save as ..." to save to a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created profile. 4 Select whether this profile is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear in the profile list.

Battery status

For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window.

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For additional options, click "Settings" to:

• Set alarms.

• Re-load factory defaults.

• Select what actions to be taken when the cover is closed or the power

button is pressed.

• Set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby.

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Acer ePresentation Management

Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external device or projector using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system. For projectors and external devices that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting.

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If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a

projector, or you need to use an external resolution that is not

supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your

display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by

the graphics vendor.

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Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models)

Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook.

The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption. This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own file-specific password when encrypting a file.

Note: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related passwords!

Note: Acer eDataSecurity supports Windows® XP Professional x64

Edition only.

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Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's hard drive. By default, user-created backups are stored on the D:\ drive.

Acer eRecovery Management provides you with:

• Password protection.

• Recovery of applications and drivers.

• Image/data backup:

• Back up to HDD (set recovery point).

• Back up to CD/DVD.

• Image/data recovery tools:

• Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults).

• Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point).

• Recover from CD/DVD.

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For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 76 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.

Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or

System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System

backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or

DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system

using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals

(except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one),

including your Acer ezDock.

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Acer eSettings Management

Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status.

Acer eSettings Management also:

• Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation.

• Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users

on Acer computer.

Acer ePerformance Management

Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options:

• Memory optimization — releases unused memory and check usage.

• Disk optimization — removes unneeded items and files.

• Speed optimization — improves the usability and performance of your

Windows XP system.

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A Ferrari tour

After setting up your computer, let us show you around your new Ferrari computer.

System

Front view

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# Item Description 1 Built-in

camera

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

3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the

1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication.

output.

computer.

# Item Description 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a

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7 Click buttons

(left and right)

8 Status

indicators

9 Easy-launch

buttons

10 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

Closed front view

# Icon Item Description 1 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick

2 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

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

4 Microphone-in

5 Headphones/

6 Bluetooth

7 Wireless

computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right

mouse buttons.

Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components.

Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 26 for more details.

PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) (manufacturing option). Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.

output.

player, stereo walkman).

jack

speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

communication switch

Accepts input from external microphones.

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

Enable/disables the Bluetooth function.

Enable/disables the wireless function.

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Acer FERRARI 1000, FERRARI 1004WTMI User Manual

Ferrari 1000

User's Guide

Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

Disposal instructions

Tips and information for comfortable use

First things first

Your guides

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Contents

Acer Empowering Technology

Empowering Technology password

Acer ePower Management

Acer ePresentation Management

Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models)

Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eSettings Management

Acer ePerformance Management

A Ferrari tour

System