Acer FERRARI 4000 Service Manual
Ferrari 4000
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Ferrari 4000 service guide.
Date Chapter Updates
2005/10/07 Chapter 3 Add a note on keyboard
removal.
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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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III
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN
MESSAGES
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
information related to the current
topic.
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
IV
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.
V
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Mainboard Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Open View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Close Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Bottom View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Windows Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Special Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Easy-launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Recharging the Bluetooth Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Acer eManagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Acer GridVista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Touchpad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using a Computer Security Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Chapter 2 System Utilities 44
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Application Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Lid Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Hardware Disk Password Function/Password on boot function . . . . . . . . .46
Valid Password Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
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Table of Contents
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly 56
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Removing the HDD Module and mini PCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing the Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Removing the miniPCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Disassembling the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Disassembling the LCD Module and Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Disassembling the LCD Moudle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Disassembling the External Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 74
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Check the Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Check the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
POST Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Intermittent Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 96
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Remove BIOS Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Remove HDD Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 101
Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 114
Appendix B Test Compatible Components 115
Microsoft Windows XP(Home/Professional) Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Appendix C Online Support Information 118
VIII
Chapter 1
System Specifications
Overview
Ferrari series is designed with AMD’s top speed low power CPUs with the fantastic chassis. It adopts the 15.4”
LCD with the unique carbon fiber frame and coating.
The AMD Athlon 64 processor is the world’s most technically advanced processor for notebook computing and
the only Windows-compatible 64-bit PC processor for notebook computing. Advanced technologies in the
AMD Athlon 64 processor include:
T AMD64 technology doubles the number of processor registers and dramatically increases the
system memory addressability
T Enhanced multimedia instructions support including 3DNow! Professional technology and SSE2
T 1600 MHz system bus using HyperTransport technology with up to 9.1 GB/sec total processor-to-
system bandwidth
T An integrated memory controller with peak memory bandwidth of 2.7 GB/sec, supporting PC2700,
PC2100, or PC1600 DDR SDRAM
T The industry’s largest cache memory system (1 Megabyte L2 cache) to speed up memory access
and eliminate processor bottlenecks
T Native execution of 32-bit software, allowing today’s PC software to run seamlessly, simplifying
the migration to 64-bit software
Here itemize those key features as below :
T 15.4” wide WSXGA optimized
T DDR 333
T Current Kingfisher’s (TravelMate 8100) chassis with carbon fiber LCD cover
T Two spindle solution
T Acer New FineTouch ergo KBD
T PCI-E
T One Acer Empowering Button
T Acer ezDock support
T High quality speakers
T Acer eManager
T Optimized Performance and long battery life(LBL)
T Parallel ATA support
T Outstanding wireless performance (acer SignalUp)
T New casing material and painting
Chapter 1 1
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
T AMD 35W, Mobile AMD Turion
T Simultanceous 32 bit and 64 bit Windows
T Supporting AMD PowerNow
T Optimizes battery life
T Provides performance on demand when required by the application
T Allows the processor to dissipate less heat under normal operating conditions, providing a
cooler and quieter-running notebook
T Operates automatically in the background
T Supporting AMD Hyper Transport
T Provide significantly more bandwidth than current technologies
T Use low-latency responses and low pin counts
T Maintain compatibility with legacy PC buses while being extensible to new SNA (Systems
Network Architecture) buses
T Appear transparent to operating systems and offer little impact on peripheral drivers
T Enhanced Virus Protection:
T Prevent the spread of certain malicious viruses, which are transported via e-mail and instant
messaging applications
T Surf the Internet with confidence, knowing you have an extra level of protection against
certain harmful web downloads
T Help improve the integrity of your home and office network
T Supporting 3DNow
T Enable stellar performance and playback quality on digital entertainment features such as
TM
Professional Technology
games, streaming video and audio, DVDs, and music
NOTE: Foresaid are some quoted from AMD website copyright.
T Chipset : ATI RX480M,SB400
TM
64 ML30/34/37/40 processor (2.2GHz, 1MB cache)
®
compatible support
TM
:
TM
Memory
T DDR333 SDRAM memory interface design
T 0MB DDR RAM on board
T Two DDR SODIMM slots
T Maximum memory up to 2GB (with two 1GB SODIMM)
Display
T 15.4” WSXGA+ TFT LCD
T 1680x1050 pixel resolution, 16.7 million colors
T Supporting simultaneous multi-windows viewing via Acer GridVista (http://www.acer.co.th/
product/travelmate/AcerGridVista.htm)
2 Chapter 1
Graphics
Audio
T ATI MOBILITY
T Microsoft
T ATI POWERPLAY
T PCI Express
T DualView
T External resolution/refresh rate
T 2048x1536: 60/66/70/75/78/85 Hz
T 1600x1200: 60/75/85/100/120 Hz
T 1280x1024: 60/70/75/85/90/100/120/160/180 Hz
T 1024x768: 60/70/72/75/85/90/100/120/150/160/200 Hz
T 800x600: 60/70/75/85/90/100/120/160/200 Hz
T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support
T DVI-D support
T 16-bit AC’97 stereo audio
T Internal Microphone
T Two speakers high quality
T S/PDIF support
TM
RADEON® X700 with 128MB of video memory
®
DirectX® 9.0 support
TM
5.0 support
TM
support
TM
support
Storage
T Support PATA
T 9.5mm height, 2.5” HDD
T PCI Bus Master Enhanced IDE
T Support Ultra DMA100, S.M.A.R.T
Communication
T 56Kbps V.92 AC-Link modem card (MDC)
T Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN already
T WLAN 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
T Built-in 2 Antenna
T Mini-PCI (option)
TM
solution; supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology
Chapter 1 3
I/O Ports
T One VGA port, 15 pins
T One Microphone
T One Headphone/SPDIF
T One S-Video port (TV-OUT)
T Four External USB 2.0 connectors
T One DC in jack at left-hand side
T One RJ-11 jack for Modem
T One RJ-45 jack for LAN
T One IEEE1394 (4pin)
T One FIR
T One SPR (rear side, Acer proprietary ezDock)
T 5-in-1 card reader ( MS : Memory Stick
MS-Pro : Memory Stick Pro.
MMC : MultiMedia Card
SD : Security Digital
xD : xD-Picture Card
Battery
T 8-cell of Li-ion battery pack, (4800mAh,70W)
T 4-cell of Li-ion battery pack, (2200mAh,32W)
T 90W AC adaptor 19V 4.74A
Weight (with battery)
T 6.3 lbs (2.86 kg)
Dimensions
T 363(W) x 265.7(D) x 30.5/34.3(H) mm (14.29 x 10.46 x 1.2/1.36 inches)
4 Chapter 1
Mainboard Placement
Top View
Chapter 1 5
Rear View
6 Chapter 1
Power Board
Chapter 1 7
Block Diagram
1
DOCKING PORT
Page 32
New Card
(Reverse)
Page 28
LAN
Broadcom BCM5789M
Page 25
RJ45
2X PCI-E
1X PCI-E
1X PCI-E
2
CPU THERMAL
SENSOR
MAX6642
3
4
ZF3 BLOCK DIAGRAM
AMD K8/RX480/SB400
AMD K8
Page 02
Turion 64
754 Pins uPGA
Page 02,03
HyperThansport I/O BUS
LINK 16X16
NORTH BRIDGE
RX480
705 BGA
Page 04,05,06,07,08
2X PCI-E
DDR
333,400MHz
ATI
M26-P
(128MB)
Page 12,13,14,15
PCI/33MHz
5
DOCKING
DDR-SODIMM1
DDR-SODIMM2
Page 32
Page 10
Page 10
R,G,B
LCD
TV-OUT
DVI
REV: F2C
DDR-TERMINATION
A-CHANNEL
Page 11
DDR-TERMINATION
B-CHANNEL
Page 11
CRT port
LCD CONN
S-VIDEO
DVI
Clock GEN
ICS951412
SYSTEM POWER
MAX1999
CPU CORE(MAX1544)
2.5VSUS & VTT_DDR
& +2.5V
Page 16
+1.8V / 1.2V / VGA_CORE
Page 27
Page 27
DISCHARGE CIRCUIT
(Charger Board)
Page 27
Page 9
CPUCLK (100MHz)
SRCCLK
USBCLK (48MHz)
14.318MHz
Page 34
Page 35
Page 36
Page 37
Page 34
SOUTH BRIDGE
SB400
USB PORT X4
C C
Page 28
BLUETOOTH
Page 28
1
USB 2.0 * 4
USB 2.0 * 1
Primary IDE
HDD
Page 22
Secondary IDE
CDROM
Page 22
ATA 66/100 or SATA
ATA 66/100
SUPER I/O
PC87383
Page 31
FIR
Page 30
2
BIOS TouchpadKeyboard SWITCH & LED
Page 33 Page 27Page 33
564 BGA
INTEGRADED PCI-CLK FUNCTION
Page 17,18,19,20,21
RTC
Battery
Page 17
LPC/33MHz
Embedded Controller
PC87541
3
Page 27
4
AUDIO CODEC
ALC250
AMP
MAX9755
Headphone/
SPDIF
Page 33
Page 30
Page 30
Page 29
MICIN
Page 30
FAN
Page 27
5 6
MDC
MODEM
Page 29
MINI-PCI
Page 26
RJ11
Page 25
PCI DEVICES IRQ ROUTING
DEVICE
7411
MINI PCI
IDSEL #
AD25
AD18
CARDBUS/1394
CARDBUS
SLOT
Page 24
REQ/GNT #
REQ0#/GNT0#
REQ1#/GNT1#
TI 7411
Page 23,24
1394
CONN
Page 23
5 in 1
Cardreader
Page 24
PCI_INT
INTE#,INTF#,INTH#
INTE#,INTF#
A
D
8 Chapter 1
Outlook View
Just for Starters...
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.
Open View
No. Item Description
1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer
output.
2 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
3 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to
show the status of the computer's functions and
components.
4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use
the coumputer
6 Click buttons
(left, center and
right)
7 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse
buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
computer mouse.
Chapter 1 9
Closed Front View
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
# Icon Item Description
1 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
2
3
5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard
(MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card
Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.
Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices
4
5
Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.
Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged.
(e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer).
6
Headphones/
7
8
9
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speaker/line-out
jack with S/PDIF
support
Microphone/line-in
jack
Bluetooth
communication
button/indicator
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
Accepts inputs from external sources.
Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate
the status of Bluetooth communications.
Wireless
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Note:
Note:
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11 N/A Latch Locks and releases the lid.
communications
button/indicator
Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to indicate
the status of wireless LAN communications. (manufacturing
option)
Left View
# Icon Item Description
External display port Connects to a display device
1
2 N/A Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool
Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network
3
(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector)
Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line
4
USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices
5
4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
6
PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.
7
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera)
8 N/A PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
NOTE: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending
on the optical drive module installed.
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Right View
# Icon Item Description
Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera)
1
N/A Slot-load optical drive
2
3 N/A Optical disk access
4 N/A Slot-load optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs and DVDs.
5
6
eject button
indicator
Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.
Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
Lights up when the optical drive is active
security lock.
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Rear View
Note:
Note:
# Icon Item Description
DVI-D port Supports digital video connections
1
S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-
2
video input.
124-pin port
3
replicator connector
Connects to Acer ezDock
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Bottom View
# Item Description
1 Battery release latches Release the battery for removal
2 Optical drive bay release
3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool
4 Optical drive bay Houses the computer's optical drive.
5 Wireless LAN bay Houses the computer's wireless LAN
6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw)
7 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack
8 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory
Releases the optical drive for removal
latch
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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Using the Keyboard
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys.
Lock keys
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
Lock Key Description
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in
uppercase. Toggle on and off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the
left side of the keyboard.
Num lock
<Fn+F11>
Scroll lock
<Fn+F12>
When Num Lock is on, the embedded numeric keyboard can be
used. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn+tkeys simultaneously.
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen toggles up or down one line
at a time when the up and down cursor control keys are pressed.
NOTE: Scroll Lock doesn’t work in all applications. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn+F12 keys
simultaneously.
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Embedded Numeric Keypad
Key Description
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the right-hand side of the keycaps.
Desired action 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 embedded keypad. Type the letters in a normal
Type numbers in a normal manner N/A
Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-control
keys.
manner.
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Icon Description
Windows 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:
+ 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)
+ M (minimizes all windows)
+ j + M (undoes the minimize all windows action)
+ R (opens the Run dialog box)
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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Hotkeys
<Fn>
< > + <Tab>:
< > + <E>:
< > + <F1>:
< > + <F>:
+ <R>:
< > + <M>:
<Shift> + < > + <M>:
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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 hot keys.
Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager
set by the Acer Empowering Key.
Fn-F3 Acer
ePowerManagement
Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,
Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer
eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key.
external monitor (if connected) and both the display
screen and external monitor.
Press any key to return.
Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
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Hot Key Icon Function Description
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Fn+w Volume up Increases the sound volume.
Fn+y Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Fn+x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Fn+z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
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Special keys
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. Either directly press the <Euro> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard,or hold <Alt Gr> and then press
the <5> key at the upper-center 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. Either directly press the <Dollar> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press
the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
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Indicators
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Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four
indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicators show the status of the computer
and its componetns.
e three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information:
Icon Item Description
Caps Lock activity Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock activiy Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active.
Power Lights up when the computer is on.
Battery Lights up when the battery is being charged.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication
NOTE: The keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad.
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Easy-launch Buttons
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Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch
buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key " " and one user-programmable button.
Press " " to run the Acer eManager. Please see "Acer eManager" on page 24.The mail and Web buttons
are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and
programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. See "Launch Manager" on page
.
Easy-launch button Default application
Mail Email application (user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)
Acer eManager (user-programmable)
P User-programmable
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Using the Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse
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Your Ferrari series notebook computer comes with a Bluetooth wireless optical mouse, including two
rechargeable batteries.
Installation
Installation of the Bluetooth mouse is simple. Enable Bluetooth functionality by pressing the Bluetooth
communication button on the front panel. Press the Bluetooth button on the base of the Bluetooth mouse
and the operating system will detect and install the mouse automatically.
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. The Bluetooth mouse can be used with rechargeable batteries, traditional
batteries, or without batteries and just the USB charging cable.
Recharging the Bluetooth Mouse
Your Bluetooth mouse comes with 2 rechargeable AA batteries and a USB charging cable. To recharge the
mouse, plug one end of the charging cable into your notebook computer's USB port and the other end
into the Bluetooth mouse. Under normal circumstances, it takes approximately 5 hours to fully charge the
Bluetooth mouse.
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Using System Utilities
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Acer eSetting
Acer ePresentation
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Acer eSetting
Acer ePresentation
Acer ePowerManagement
Acer eRecovery
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Acer eSetting
Acer eManager
Innovative Acer eManagement software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions. At the press
of Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring four main settings -- Acer
eSetting, Acer ePresentation, Acer ePowerManagement and Acer eRecovery.
Icon Item Description
Acer ePresentation It takes the hassle out of making presentations.
Acer eRecovery It backs up your files preventing data loss in the
event of a system crash.
For more information, open Acer eManager, click on the appropriate application and select the Help function.
Acer eSetting It is an easy way to manage the settings and security
of your PC.
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