Acer Ferrari 1100 Service Manual
Ferrari 1100 Series
Service Guide
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Copyright
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any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
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purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.
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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.
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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, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, 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.
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Table of Contents
System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Acer Empowering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Empowering Technology password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Acer eNet Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Acer ePower Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Acer eAudio Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Acer ePresentation Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Acer eLock Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Acer eRecovery Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Acer eSettings Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Windows Mobility Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Norton Internet Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
System Utilities 39
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Exit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 57
Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing the DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
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Removing the WLAN Board Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Removing the Middle Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Removing the Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Removing the Fingerprint Board Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Removing theTouch Pad Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Removing the Speaker Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Removing the Card Reader Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Removing the LCD module with the Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Removing the FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Removing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Removing the Web Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Troubleshooting 105
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Jumper and Connector Locations 125
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 131
Ferrari 1100 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Ferrari 1100 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
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Model Definition and Configuration 140
Test Compatible Components 163
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Online Support Information 167
Index 169
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Platform
AMD Better By Design program, featuring:
K AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology TL-58/TL-60/TL-64/TL-66 (512 KB x2 L2 cache, 1.90/
2/2.20/2.30 GHz), supporting AMD HyperTransport™ technology
K AMD M690T Chipset
K Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer
SignalUp™ wireless technology, or
K Acer InviLink™ 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless
technology
System Memory
K Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display and graphics
K 12.1" WXGA (200-nit) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD with white LED backlight, 1280 x 800 pixel
resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™
K A TI Radeon™ X1250 integrated 3D graphics with up to 960 MB of HyperMemory™ (64 MB of dedicated
GDDR2 VRAM, up to 896 MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9
K Dual independent display support
K 16.7 million colors
K MPEG-2/DVD acceleration
K WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) acceleration
K S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support
Storage subsystem
K 80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drive with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)
K DVD-Super Multi double-layer (slim type slot-in 9.5 mm) drive
K 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS),
Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)
Input devices
K 84-/85-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel
K Touchpad pointing device
K Bluetooth® optical mouse
K Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, featuring Acer FingerNav 4-way control function
K 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad,
international language support
K Empowering Key
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K Easy-launch buttons featuring capacitive technology: email, Internet, programmable, Ferrari World
K Front-access switches: WLAN, Bluetooth®
Audio
K Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers
K Dolby® Home Theater™ audio enhancement featuring Dolby® Digital, Dolby® Digital Live, Dolby® Pro
Logic® II, Dolby® Headphone and Dolby® Virtual Speaker technologies
K High-definition audio support
K S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
K MS-Sound compatible
K Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones featuring beam forming, echo
cancellation, and noise suppression technologies
Communication
K Acer Video Conference, featuring:
jIntegrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology
jAcer PureZone technology
jOptional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
K WLAN:
jIAcer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11a/b/g/Draf t-N Wi-Fi CER TIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer
SignalUp™ wireless technology
jAcer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™
wireless technology
K WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), supporting ASF (Alert Standard Format) 2.0
K LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
K Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval, Wake-on-Ring ready
I/O Ports
K 154-pin Acer ezDock II/II+ connector
K ExpressCard™/54 slot
K Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader
K 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
K Three USB 2.0 ports
K IEEE 1394 port
K Fast infrared (FIR) port
K External display (VGA) port
K S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
K Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
K Microphone-in jack
K Line-in jack
K Ethernet (RJ-45) port
K Modem (RJ-11) port
K DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
K Temperature:
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jOperating: 5 °C to 35 °C
jNon-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
K Humidity (non-condensing):
jOperating: 20% to 80%
jNon-operating: 20% to 80%
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System Block Diagram
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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.
Front View
1
12
2
3
4
9
11
5
6
10
7
8
9
Icon Item Description
1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
(for selected models)
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
3 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when
you use the computer.
7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
like a computer mouse.
8 Click buttons (left
and right)
9 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
The left and right buttons function like the left
and right mouse buttons.
show the status of the computer's functions and
components.
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Icon Item Description
10 Acer Bio-
Protection
Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting
Acer FingerNav 4-way control function.
fingerprint reader
11 Easy-launch
Buttons for launching frequently used program.
button
12 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
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Closed Front View
1
2345
Icon Item Description
1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
2 4-pin IEEE 1394
port
3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD
4 Microphone-in
jack
5 Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack with
S/PDIF support
6Bluetooth
communication
switch
7 Wireless
communication
switch
8 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared
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Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
player, stereo walkman).
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.
printer and IR-aware computer).
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Left View
1
# Icon Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
2 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
3 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
4 ExpressCard/54
slot
2
3
prolonged use.
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based
network.
mouse, USB camera).
Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
4
Right View
1
2
3456
Icon Item Description
1 Slot-load optical
drive eject button
2 Optical disk
access indicator
3 Slot-load optical
drive
4 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO
5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse,
6 Modem (RJ-11)
port
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
(MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure
Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD)
(manufacturing option).
Note: Only one card can operate at any given
time.
USB camera).
Connects to a phone line.
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Rear View
1234
# Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock
slot
Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
2 External display
(VGA) port
3 S-video/TV-out
(NTSC/PAL) port
4 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
Connects to a display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector).
Connects to a television or display device
with S-video input.
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Bottom View
6
1
2
3
Icon Item Description
5
4
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
3Memory
Houses the computer's main memory .
compartment
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
screws).
5 154-pin Acer
Connects to Acer ezDock.
ezDock II/II+
connector
6 Battery release
Releases the battery for removal.
latch
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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
Icon Function Description
Power Indicates the computer's power
status.
Battery Indicates the computer's battery
status.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
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.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows
green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key
< >, one user-programmable button and Ferrari World.
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Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons,
run the Acer Launch Manager. Press Ferrari World to browse the Ferrari World website.
Icon Description
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering
Technology.
(user-programmable)
Email application (user-Programmable)
Internet browser (user-Programmable)
P
User-programmable
Launches the Ferrari World website ( user-programmable)
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
1
K Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
K 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.
2
Function Left Button (1) Right Button Main touchpad (2)
Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed
as double-clicking a mouse
button).
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Function Left Button (1) Right Button Main touchpad (2)
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use
finger on the touchpad to
drag the cursor.
Tap twice (at the same speed
as double-clicking a mouse
button); rest your finger on
the touchpad on the second
tap and drag the cursor.
Access
Click once.
context menu
NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger
movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the
touchpad’s responsiveness.
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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and 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 typed are
in uppercase.
Num Lock
<Fn> + <F11>
Scroll Lock <Fn> +
<F12>
When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys
function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).
Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry . A better solution
would be to connect an external keypad.
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
Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad
Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on
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Type numbers in a normal manner.
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 Description
Windows
key
Application
key
Pressed 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:
< > : Open or close the Start menu
< > + <D>: Display the desktop
< > + <E>: Open Windows Explore
< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder
< > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are
connected to a network domain), or switch users (if
you're not connected to a network domain)
< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows
< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
< > + <T>: Cycle through programs on the
taskbar
< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
< > + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center
< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties
dialog box
< > + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows
to the desktop
< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the
taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
< > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the
front and select Windows Sidebar
<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if
you are on a network)
<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to
cycle through programs on the taskbar by using
Windows Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista,
some shortcuts may not function as described.
This key has the same effect as clicking the right
mouse button; it opens the application's context
menu.
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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings
Management
<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower
Management
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display
<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save
<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + <> Volume up Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + <>
<Fn> + <> Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <> Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.
Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
power. Press any key to return.
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Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center
and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.
The Euro symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: 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 <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.
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Acer Empowering Technology
The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage
your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following
utilities:
K Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.
K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans.
K Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings.
K Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption.
K Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.
K Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably
and completely.
K Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the "Help" or "Tutorial"
function.
Empowering Technology password
Before using Acer eLock Management and 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 have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer
eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create it.
NOTE: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no way to reset it except by reformatting
your system. Make sure to remember or write down your password!
Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of
locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or
run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu. You can also set Acer
eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.
Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the option
to manually adjust the settings to match your needs.
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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the
appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection
settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety
concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.
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Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management
options. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar,
run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the
Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management".
Using power plans
Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power
saver. You can also create customized power plans. You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore
power plans, as described below.
View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can open
Windows power options by clicking "More Power Options".
NOTE: You cannot delete the predefined power plans.
To create a new power plan:
Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power
options.
1. Click the Create Power Plan icon.
2. Enter a name for your new power plan.
3. Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on.
4. If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use.
5. Click "OK" to save your new power plan.
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