Acer Ferrari 1200 User Manual Page 1

Ferrari SeriesGeneric User Guide

xAs an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.This product has been sh

xiTaking care of your visionLong viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, v

xiiFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Your guidesTo help you

xiiiTo turn the power off, do any of the following:• Use the Windows shutdown commandClick on Start then click on Shut Down.• Use the power buttonYo

xivTaking care of your battery packHere are some ways to take care of your battery pack:• Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn th

Information for your safety and comfort iiiSafety instructions iiiOperating environment viiMedical devices viiVehicles viiiPotentially explosive envir

LED indicators 15Charging the phone 15Connecting the phone to your notebook 16Using the phone 18Using the keyboard 19Lock keys and embedded numeric ke

Traveling internationally with the computer 35Preparing the computer 35What to bring with you 35Special considerations 35Securing your computer 35Usin

The FCC RF safety requirement 56Canada — Low-power license-exempt radiocommunication devices (RSS-210) 57Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) 57L

1Empowering TechnologyAcer Empowering TechnologyThe Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage

This company makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the imp

2Empowering Technology2 When you mouse over an application icon, a quick menu appears below the toolbar. The quick menu allows you to perform certain

3Empowering Technology4 Click Create a new password.5 In the Create a New Password dialog box, key in and confirm your password in the appropriate bo

4Empowering TechnologyAcer eAudio Management Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on y

5Empowering TechnologyAcer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management o

6Empowering TechnologyTo edit a power plan:Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. 1 Switch to th

7Empowering TechnologyAcer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental b

8Empowering TechnologyFor more information, please refer to"Acer eRecovery Management" on page 46 in the Acer System User Guide.Note: If you

9Empowering TechnologyWindows Mobility CenterThe Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you

10EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is clo

11EnglishEasy-launch buttonsLocated beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Interne

iiiInformation for your safety and comfortSafety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all wa

12EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finge

13EnglishNote1: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter

14EnglishUsing Bluetooth optical mouseYour Ferrari notebook computer comes with a Bluetooth optical mouse and two AA batteries.Installation1 On your c

15EnglishUsing Bluetooth VoIP phone (optional)Getting to know your VoIP phoneLED indicatorsCharging the phoneYou need to charge the phone before initi

16EnglishNote: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Click No, not this time, then close the window.4 The power/cha

17English4 Click the Acer Xpress VoIP phone from the list, then click Connect. Acer VCM automatically pairs the phone to the notebook, then changes th

18EnglishUsing the phoneYou can use the phone in handheld or hands-free (speakerphone) mode. When you receive an Internet call from your Instant Messa

19EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

20EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows key Pressed alone, this key has the same

21EnglishHotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output

ivWarnings• Do not use this product near water.• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seri

22EnglishSpecial keysYou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.The Euro symbol1 O

23EnglishUsing the system utilitiesAcer Bio-ProtectionAcer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integra

24EnglishAcer GridVista (dual-display compatible)Note: This feature is only available on certain models.Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers

25EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

26English• If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn

27EnglishTo start the recovery process:1 Restart the system.2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to ente

28EnglishBattery packThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery pack has the fol

29EnglishFollow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times.Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, o

30EnglishTo remove a battery pack:1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.2 Pull the battery from the battery bay.Charging the batter

31EnglishBattery-low warningWhen using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter.Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible afte

vNote: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the p

32EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

33EnglishWhat to bring to meetingsIf your meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer. I

34English• Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for co

35EnglishTraveling internationally with the computerWhen you are moving from country to country.Preparing the computerPrepare the computer as you woul

36EnglishUsing a computer security lockThe notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock.Wrap a computer security lock

37EnglishEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set

38EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

39EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

40EnglishUniversal Serial Bus (USB)The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious

41EnglishExpressCardThe ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and

vidischarged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Us

42English3 Push the card gently into the slot and release to pop out the card. Then pull the card free from the slot.Installing memoryFollow these ste

43EnglishBIOS utilityThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already properly confi

44EnglishUsing softwarePlaying DVD moviesWhen the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer.1 E

45EnglishPower managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity invo

46EnglishAcer eRecovery ManagementAcer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly back up and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of t

47EnglishBurn backup discsFrom the Backup page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image or back up drivers and application

48EnglishCreate a user backupYou can easily create full and fast (incremental) backup of the whole C:\ drive to a hard disk or optical discs from the

49EnglishManage user backupsYou can delete, rename or burn backups to disc from this page.1 Select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Techn

50EnglishRestoreThe restore feature allows you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user-created image, or from previ

51EnglishTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solut

viiOperating environmentWarning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following co

52EnglishRegulations and safety noticesFCC statementThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursu

53EnglishRemarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiensCet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.Complia

54EnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg

55English5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service.6 This device is equipped with pulse dia

56EnglishDeclaration of Conformity for EU countriesHereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirement

57EnglishNote: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultane

58EnglishLCD panel ergonomic specificationsDesign viewing distance 500 mmDesign inclination angle 0.0°Design azimuth angle 90.0°Viewing direction rang

59EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for xviaudioadjusting the volume 29troubleshooting 33Bbattery packbattery-low warning 40caring for xvii

60Englisherror 59modem 47Nnetwork 48Notebook Managerhotkey 27num lock 25on indicator 21numeric keypadembedded 25Ppassword 45ty

viiiVehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection

ixDisposal instructionsDo not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the g