Acer FERRARI 5000 Service Manual

Acer

Ferrari 5000

Service Guide

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related

to the current topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing

or not doing specific actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible

hardware or software problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the

accomplishment of procedures.

Preface

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

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

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

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Specification 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Outlook Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . 9

Windows keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

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

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

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

Using the Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Recharging the Bluetooth Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

VoIP Phone Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Charging the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using Acer Voice Connection Manager (VCM) . . . . . . . . . . 18

Installing Acer VCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using Acer VCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting the Phone to Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Acer OrbiCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

TOC VII

Rotating the Acer OrbiCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Launching the Acer OrbiCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Changing the Acer OrbiCam Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the Acer OrbiCam as Webcam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Acer Empowering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Empowering Technology Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Acer eDataSecurity Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Acer eLock Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Acer ePerformance Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Acer eRecovery Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Acer eSettings Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

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

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Norton AntiVirus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

How do I check for viruses? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Hardware Specification and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Chapter 2 System Utilities 49

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

BIOS Password Removal SOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

HDD Password Removal SOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 62

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Disassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Removing the Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Removing the HDD Module/Mini PCI Card/ODD Module

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Removing the LCD Module from the Main Unit . . . . . . 68

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

VIII TOC

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 77

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . 78

Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Check the Power Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Check the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

POST Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Location 92

Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Bottom Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Top Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Jumper Setting SOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replacement Unit) List 97

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

TOC IX

System Specification

Specification

Platform

•AMD TurionTM 64 X2 dual-core TL-50/TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/1.8/2.0GHz, 1MB L2 cache) or TL-50

(1.6GHz, 512KB L2 cache) processor, supporting AMD PowerNow!TM Technology, AMD

HyperTransport

• Simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit Windows

• ATI Radeon

System Memory

• Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dualchannel support)

Display and Graphics

Technology and Enhanced Virus Protection and 3DNow!TM Professional technology

Xpress 1150 chipset

compatible support

Chapter 1

• 15.4” WSXGA + high-brightness (200 nit) Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer

GridVista

• 15.4” WXGA + high-brightness (200 nit) Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1200 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer

GridVista

• ATI MobilityTM Radeon® X1600 up to 512MB HyperMemoryTM (256MB of dedicated GDDR3 VRAM;

256MB of shared system memory), supporting ATI PowerPlay

Express

• ATI DualViewTM and simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista

• MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support

• HDMITM (High Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support

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

• External resolution/refresh rate:

• 2048 x 1536: 85/75/70/66/60Hz

• 1600 x 1200: 120/100/85/75/60Hz

• 1280 x 1024: 180/160/120/100/90/85/75/70/60Hz

• 1024 x 768: 200/160/120/100/90/85/75/72/70/60Hz

• 800 x 600: 200/160/120/100/90/85/75/72/70/60Hz

5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, PCI

Chapter 1 1

Audio

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

• Audio system with two built-in speakers

• MS Sound compatible

• Built-in microphone

Storage Subsystem

• 80/100/120/160GB serial ATA hard disk driver higher ATA/100 hard disk drive

• Optical drive options:

• 1X HD DVD-ROM drive:

- Read: 24X CD-RW, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-ROM, 8X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD-ROM, 6X DVD-ROM (double layer), 4X DVD+R (double layer), 4X DVD-R (double layer), 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW, 3X DVD-RW, 1X HD DVD-R, 1X HD DVD-ROM

- Write: CD-R, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW, 4X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R, 3X DVD-RAM, 2.4X DVD+R (double layer), 2X DVD-R (double layer)

• 8X DVD Super Multi double layer:

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

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

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

Memory Stick PRO

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

(MS),

Communication

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

OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone

• Acer OrbiCamTM integrated 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera, featuring:

• 225 degree ergonomic rotation

• Acer VisageON technology

• Acer PrimaLite technology

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

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

• WPAN: Bluetooth

• WLAN: Acer InviLink

SignalUp

2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

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

wireless technology

Input Devices

• 88/89-key Acer TouchFineTM keyboard with 5-degree curve, inverted “T” cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel

• Touch pad with 4-way scroll button

• 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows international language support

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

• Two front-access communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth

keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad,

2 Chapter 1

I/O Interface

port

/34 slot

• One ExpressCard

• One PC Card slot (Type II)

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

• Four USB 2.0 ports

• One IEEE 1394 port

• One Fast Infrared (FIR) port

• One HDMI

• One External display (VGA) port

• One 124-pin Acer ezDock port

• One S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port

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

• One Microphone-in jack

• One Line-in jack

• One Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• One Modem (RJ-11) port

• One DC-in jack for AC adapter

Power Subsystem

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

• 87W 7800mAh (9-cell) Li-ion battery pack

• Acer QuicChargeTM technology:

• 80% charge in 1 hour

• 2-hour rapid charge system-off

• 2.5-hour charge-in-use

• 3-pin 65/90W AC adapter

Dimensions and Weight

• 364 (W) x 271 (D) x 26.3/38 (H) mm (14.33 x 10.66 x 1.03/1.49 inches)

• 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack

Environment

• Temperature:

• Operating: 5 oC to 35 oC

• Non-operating: -20

• Humidity (non-condensing):

• Operating: 20% to 80%

• Non-operating: 20% to 80%

C to 65 oC

Chapter 1 3

Block Diagram

146

Date: Sheet

USB3: D/B IO

USB4:

USB5: NEW CARD

USB6: BLUETOOTH

USB7: CAMERA

USB0: M/B IO

USB1: M/B IO

USB2: D/B IO

1.3M Camera Module

BLUETOOTH

USB PORT X4

New Card

DOCKING PORT

Mini Card/WLAN

FANBIOS TouchpadKeyboard SWITCH & LEDFIR

Media bay

CDROM

SUPER I/O

PC87383

ATA 66/100

Embedded Controller

NS 551

LPC/33MHZ

Battery

HP/

SPDIF

INT

SPK

Primary IDE

HDD

SATA

RTC

USB 2.0 * 1(USB7)

HP AMP

SPK AMP

SB460

549 BGA

ALC883

USB 2.0 * 1(USB6)

SOUTH BRIDGE

AUDIO CODEC

USB 2.0 * 4(USB0 ~ 3)

Azalia

A-LINK

PCI/33MHz

USB 2.0 * 1(USB5)

1X PCI-E 2



GDDR3 500MHZ

VRAM X4

1X PCI-E 3

NORTH BRIDGE

RX485

465 FCBGA

2X PCI-E 0,1

LINK 16X16

PCIE 16X

ATI

M56-P

HyperThansport I/O BUS

CPU THERMAL

SENSOR

(638 S1g1 socket)

AMD S1

Turion 64

DDR II

533,667MHz

DDR II-SODIMM2

DDR II-SODIMM1

AMD K8/RX485/SB460

Line-in

Custom

Size Document Number Rev

& MIC

MDC1.5

RJ11

PCMCIA

PCIE1~2 , Lan

Ser & Par Port

SPDIF,SM BUS

PS2 , VGA, DVI

10/100/1G

DVI

Audio

EZ4 Docking

Connector

Cardreader

PCI-Express X 2

TV out / CRT

1394

6 in 1

MODEM

CARDBUS/1394/Card reader

TI 7412

Broadcom

BCM5788MG

Giga LAN

RJ45

Switch

AD20 REQ2# / GNT2# INTH#BCM5788M

PCICLK5



AD25 REQ0# / GNT0# INTE#,F#,G#TI 7412

PCICLK2

REQ# / GNT#PCI DEVICE InterruptsIDSEL#

CLOCK

TMDS

HDMI

TV-OUT

S-VIDEO

LCD

LCD CONN

DISCHARGE CIRCUIT

R,G,B

CRT port

+1.8V / VGA_CORE

ICS951462

USB 48MHz

PCI 33MHz

REF 14MHz

VGA 96MHz

+1.2V/+1.5V/+2.5V

Clock GEN

PCIE 100MHz

CPU CORE(MAX8774)

4 Chapter 1

HOST 133/166MHz

SYSTEM POWER

MAX1999

Outlook Tour

Just for Starters...

Front View

# Item Description

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

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

3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

4 Keyboard Serves for entering data into your computer.

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

computer.

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

mouse

7 Click buttons

(left, center and right)

8 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

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

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

Chapter 1 5

Closed Front View

"Easy-launch buttons" on

page 26

"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 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.

3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.

4 Five-in-one card reader Accepts Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card

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

6 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.

7 Headphones/speaker/

8Wireless

9 Bluetooth

10 Four-pin IEEE 1394

11 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control.

line-out jack with S/ PDIF support

communication button/ indicator

port

(MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card.

walkman).

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

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

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

Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

12 N/A Latch Locks and releases the lid.

6 Chapter 1

Left View

Note:

# Icon Item Description

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

lock.

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

camera).

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

4 N/A Optical disk access

indicator

5 N/A Slot-load optical drive

eject button

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

7 N/A ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts an ExpressCard/34 module.

8 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.

9 N/A PC Card slot eject

button

NOTE: The slot-load optical drive can only accept 12 cm disks.

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

Right View

# Icon Item Description

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

camera).

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

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

based networks.

4 External display (VGA)

port

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

Chapter 1 7

Rear View

Note:

# Icon Item Description

1 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.

2 124-pin Acer ezDock

connector

Connects to Acer ezDock.

3 S-video port/TV out

port (NTSC/PAL) port

4 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

Connects to a television or display device with S-video input

Base View

# Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

3 Wireless LAN and memory

compartments

4 Acer DASP (Disk Anti-

Shock Protection)

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

6 Optical drive bay Houses the computer’s optical drive.

7 Optical drive bay release

latch

8 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

Houses the computer’s WLAN and main memory (secured with screws).

Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps.

Releases the optical drive for removal.

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Using the Keyboard

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

Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad

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

Lock Key Description

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

Num Lock

Scroll Lock

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

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

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on

Type numbers in a normal manner. N/A

Hold <Shift> while using cursorcontrol keys.

embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

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Windows keys

Key Description

<Fn>

< > + <Tab>:

< > + <E>:

< > + <F1>:

< > + <F>:

+ <R>:

< > + <M>:

<Shift> + < > + <M>:

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

Key Icon Description

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

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

+ <Tab>: Activates the next Taskbar button.

+ <E>: Opens the My Computer window.

+ <F1>: Opens Help and Support.

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

+ <R>: Opens the Run dialog box.

+ <M>: Minimizes all windows.

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

Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. It opens

the application’s context menu.

Hotkeys

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

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

Hot Key Icon Function Description

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

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

Technology.

<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower

Management

Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

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

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

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screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

Hot Key Icon Function Description

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

Press any key to return.

<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad

toggle

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

<Fn> + <

Special keys

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

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Decreases the screen brightness.

The Euro Symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either directly press the <Euro> key on the bottom-right side of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> key then press the number <5> key on the upper-center side of the keyboard.

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

typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US Dollar Sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either directly press the <$> key on the bottom-right side of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the US dollar sign on the number <4> key.

NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.

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Indicators

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The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.

Icon Item Description

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Power Lights when the computer is on.

Battery Lights when the battery is being charged.

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication

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Easy-launch Buttons

"Acer

There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are one user-programmable button, web browser button, mail button, and Acer Empowering Key . Press to run the Acer

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

Easy-launch button Default application

Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)

Mail E-mail application (user-programmable)

Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)

P User-programmable

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Touchpad

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

Touchpad Basics

Use the touchpad as follows:

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

• Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located on the edge of 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 (2) is the same as clicking the left button.

• Use the four-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of windows applications.

Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3)

Execute Quickly click

twice.

Select Click once X Tap once X

Drag Click and hold.

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

Access context menu

Scroll X X X Click and hold to

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

your finger movements: the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase

X Click once X X

X Tap twice (at the

same speed as double-clicking a mouse button).

X 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.

move up/down/left/ right.

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the touchpad’s responsiveness.

NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under

Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.

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Using the Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse

The 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 side of the main unit. 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

The Bluetooth mouse comes with two rechargeable AA batteries and a USB charging cable. To recharge the mouse, plug one end of the charging cable into the USB port of the notebook computer and the other end into the Bluetooth mouse. Under normal circumstances, it takes approximately five hours to fully charge the Bluetooth mouse.

NOTE: Do not use the USB charging cable with traditional non-rechargeable batteries! It may result in

equipment damage or other conditions hazardous to your health by using non-rechargeable batteries.

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Acer Bluetooth

VoIP Phone Layout

LED Indicators

VoIP Phone

# Description

1 PC Card (PCMCIA) interface connector

2 Speaker

3 Power button

4 Bluetooth connection/pairing indicator

5 Charge/Power indicator

6 Microphone

7 Flip

8 Bluetooth connection/pairing button

9 Speaker phone button

10 Volume up/down button

LED Color Status Description

Bluetooth connection/ pairing indicator

Charge/Power indicator

Blue Blinking fast The phone is in pairing mode.

Blinking slow The phone is linking with the notebook.

Off The phone is not paired or linked with the notebook.

Amber On The phone is charging.

Off The phone is fully-charged.

Blinking The phone needs to be recharged.

Charging the Phone

You need to charge the phone before initial use. It takes approximately four hours for a full charge. To charge the phone:

1. Turn the notebook on.

2. Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot.

3. Insert the phone to the slot label up. Make sure that the phone is completely pushed on the slot.

NOTE: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Click No, not this time,

then close the window.

4. The power/charge indicator lights up during charge and turns off when the battery is full. Eject the phone

from the PC Card slot when charging is finished.

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Using Acer Voice Connection Manager (VCM)

AcerVCM

Installing Acer VCM

NOTE: Quit all applications before installing Acer VCM. The Acer VCM requires system restart after

installation.

To install the Acer VCM application in the notebook:

1. Place the Acer VCM installation CD to the optical drive.

2. Explore the installation CD, then locate and double-click on the AcerVCM Setup.exe file to start

installation.

3. Follow screen instructions to proceed.

Using Acer VCM

Info Bar

After restart, the Acer VCM displays an info bar that provides information on the current audio device and IM (Instant Messaging) service status. Press (X) to close this bar.

Acer VCM Menu

Right-click the Acer VCM icon on the system tray to display a pop-up menu. You can use this menu to manage the VCM functions.

Item Function

Close/Open Acer VCM Info Bar Hides or displays the info bar.

Acer VCM Enables or disables the Acer VCM.

External Audio Device Allows you to select the external audio device.

Bluetooth Headset Connection center Allows you to scan and connect a Bluetooth headset device to

Preferences IM Control tab allows you to arrange your IM priority.

the notebook.

General tab allows you to set the hotkeys for audio and IM functions.

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Help Opens the online help file.

Bluetooth

"Read to Use"

Exit Closes the Acer VCM menu.

Connecting the Phone to Your Notebook

The Acer VCM Bluetooth Headset Connection Center is a convenient tool to connect the phone to your notebook.

To connect the phone to your notebook:

1. Eject the phone from the PC Card slot, if necessary, then press the phone power button for three seconds.

The phone beeps twice and the charge/power LED flashes to indicate that the phone is on.

2. Press the Bluetooth connection/pairing button for three seconds to put the phone in pair-link mode. The

phone beeps twice, and the connection/pairing and charge/power LEDs flash alternately.

3. Right-click the Acer VCM icon on the task bar, then select Bluetooth Headset Connection Center from

the pop-up menu. If you have not paired any Bluetooth headset devices with the notebook previously, Acer VCM automatically scans all Bluetooth headset devices within range, then displays them in the Bluetooth

Headset List with a New status. Otherwise, any previously paired Bluetooth headset device shows Read to Use.

4. Click the Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone from the list, then click Connect. Acer VCM automatically pairs the phone to the notebook, then changes the phone status to Default Use.

NOTE: Click Rescan if the Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone does not appear on the list. After pairing, Acer VCM

automatically connects the phone to the notebook each time you turn the phone on. There is no need to connect the phone again.

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Using the Phone

You can use the phone in handheld or hands-free (speaker phone) mode. When you receive an internet call from your instant messaging service (i.e. MSN Messenger, Skype), press the Bluetooth connection/pairing button. The incoming call voice automatically diverts to the phone speaker so you can receive the call.

NOTE: You can only receive/answer internet calls through the phone when it is linked to the notebook. Every

time you turn the phone on, Acer VCM automatically links it to the notebook. When linked, the Bluetooth connection/pairing indicator on the phone blinks slowly.

To switch to hands-free mode, rotate the phone flip counterclockwise, then press the speaker phone button. Refer to the illustration on the right.

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Acer OrbiCam

The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on top of the LCD panel. The camera’s 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so you transmit the best video conference quality over an instant messenger service.

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# Item

1 Lens

2 Power indicator

3 Rubber grip

Rotating the Acer OrbiCam

The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired angle. Refer to the illustrations below:

For your convenience, the camera snaps 45 degrees to match the position of your face in front or at the back of the LCD panel.

NOTE: Do NOT rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to the device.

Launching the Acer OrbiCam

To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen, or Click Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window will appear as below.

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