Acer Ferrari 5000 User's Guide

Ferrari 5000 SeriesUser's Guide

xFinding your comfort zoneFind your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to ac

80EnglishEnable disk-to-disk recoveryTo enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the catego

81EnglishPower managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity invo

82EnglishAcer eRecovery ManagementAcer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of th

83EnglishBurn backup discUsing the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the curre

84EnglishTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solut

85EnglishEnglishRegulations and safety noticesFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device p

86Englishand (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Notice: Canadian usersTh

87EnglishEnglishYour telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioni

88EnglishNotice for New Zealand1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item c

89EnglishEnglishLaser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification la

xiDeveloping good work habitsDevelop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive:• Take short breaks regularly an

90EnglishRadio device regulatory noticeNote: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.GeneralThis product co

91EnglishEnglishwireless mouse/keyboard)• EN301 511 V9.0.2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function)• EN301 908-1 V2.2.1:2003 (Applied to models wit

92EnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg

93EnglishEnglish2 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to b

94EnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the foll

95EnglishEnglishDeclaration of Conformity for CE MarkingWe, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu Dis

96EnglishCouncil Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). RoHS Directi

97EnglishIndexAAC adaptercaring for xiiiaudio 45troubleshooting 50Bbattery packbattery-low warning 56caring for xivcharacteristics 5

98Englishmemoryinstalling 79messageserror 84modem 74Nnetwork 75Notebook Managerhotkey 33num lock 31on indicator 27numeric keypade

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 iiiAdditional safety information viOperating environment viMedical devices viVehicles v

Windows keys 32Hotkeys 33Special keys 35Using the Bluetooth wireless optical mouse 36Installation 36Usage 36Recharging the Bluetooth mouse 36Acer Blue

Arcade controls 59Navigation controls 59Player controls 59Virtual keyboard 60Background mode 60Cinema 61Settings 61Album 62Editing Pictures 62Slide Sh

Using a computer security lock 72Using passwords 72Entering passwords 73Setting passwords 73Expanding through options 74Connectivity options 74Fax/dat

LCD panel ergonomic specifications 96Index 97

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such cha

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

2Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of location

3Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile

4Empowering TechnologyAcer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management op

5Empowering Technology3 Click "Apply" to save your new settings.To delete a power plan:You cannot delete the power plan you are currently us

6Empowering TechnologyAcer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external display

7Empowering TechnologyAcer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accesse

8Empowering TechnologyAcer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical

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

10Empowering TechnologyAcer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental

11Empowering TechnologyFor more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 82 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.Note

12Empowering TechnologyAcer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modif

13Empowering TechnologyWindows Mobility CenterThe Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so yo

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15EnglishYour Acer notebook tourAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer

16EnglishClosed front view3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.5 Palmrest Comfortable

17English5 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).6 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microph

18EnglishLeft viewNote: The slot-load optical drive can only accept 12 cm disks.# Icon Item Description1 Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-

19EnglishRight view# Icon Item Description1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).2 Ventilation slots Enable the comp

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

20EnglishRear view# Icon Item Description1 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.2 124-pin Acer ezDock connectorConnects t

21EnglishBase view# Item Description1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.3 Wireless LAN

22EnglishSpecificationsOperating system• Windows Vista™ Ultimate • Windows Vista™ Business • Windows Vista™ Home PremiumPlatform• Processor: AMD Turio

23EnglishStorage subsystem• 80/100/120/160 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) • Optical drive options:• HD DVD-

24EnglishCommunication• Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam™ and Acer Bluetooth® V

25EnglishSoftware• Acer Empowering Technology• Acer eNet Management • Acer ePower Management• Acer ePresentation Management• Acer eDataSecurity Manage

26EnglishNote: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.Warranty One-

27EnglishIndicatorsThe computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is clo

28EnglishEasy-launch buttonsThere are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < > and one

29EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finge

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

30EnglishNote: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter t

31EnglishUsing the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

32EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows keyPressed alone, this key has the same

33EnglishHotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output

34English<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on a

35EnglishSpecial 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

36EnglishUsing the Bluetooth wireless optical mouseYour Ferrari series notebook computer comes with a Bluetooth wireless optical mouse, including two

37Englishmouse. Under normal circumstances, it takes approximately 5 hours to fully charge the Bluetooth mouse.Important! Do not use the USB charging

38EnglishAcer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 1. Getting to know your VoIP phone1.1 Package contentsCheck the following items in your Bluetooth VoIP phone packa

39English1.3 LED indicators1.4 Charging the phoneYou need to charge the phone before initial use. It takes approximately four hours for a full charge.

viTelephone line safety• Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing.• To avoid the remote risk of elect

40English2.Using Acer VCM (Voice Connection Manager)2.1 Installing Acer VCMNote: Quit all applications before installing Acer VCM. The Acer VCM requir

41English3. Connecting the phone to your notebook The Acer VCM Bluetooth Headset Connection Center is a convenient tool to connect the phone to your n

42English2. Press the Bluetooth connection/pairing button for three seconds to put the phone in "pair-link mode". The phone beeps twice, and

43English4. Using the phoneYou can use the phone in handheld or hands-free (speakerphone) mode. When you receive an Internet call from your Instant Me

44EnglishEjecting the optical (CD or DVD or HD-DVD) diskPress the drive eject button to eject the optical disk when the computer is on.Using a compute

45EnglishAudioThe computer comes with 32-bit Intel High-Definition audio, and built-in stereo speakers.Adjusting the volumeUse hotkeys to easily adjus

46EnglishUsing the system utilitiesAcer GridVista (dual-display compatible)Note: This feature is only available on certain models.To enable the dual d

47English1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.2 Drag and drop each window into the ap

48EnglishNorton Internet SecurityNorton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure

49EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are p

viiPacemakers. Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) be maintained between wireless devices and a

50EnglishNo audio is heard from the computer.Check the following:• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on t

51EnglishNote: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the in

52EnglishTo start the recovery process:1 Restart the system.2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to ente

53EnglishEnglishBattery packThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery pack has

54EnglishFollow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times.Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, o

55EnglishEnglishTo remove a battery pack:1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.2 Pull the battery from the battery bay.Charging the

56EnglishBattery-low warningWhen using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter.Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible afte

57EnglishAcer Arcade (for selected models)Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. It can be operated using your

58EnglishFinding and playing contentClicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have

59EnglishIn Audio Settings:Use "Speaker Environment" to choose between "Headphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more spea

viiiEmergency callsWarning: You cannot make emergency calls through this device. To make an emergency call you shall dial out through your mobile phon

60EnglishVirtual keyboardWhenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscreen virtual keyboa

61EnglishCinemaIf your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from DVDs and video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. Thi

62EnglishAlbumAcer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album but

63EnglishTo add background music to a slide show, click on the "Slide Show Music" option. The Slide Show Music page will ask you to choose m

64EnglishNote: For more details on editing video and all the associated features, please refer to the Acer Arcade help menu.MusicFor convenient access

65EnglishIt is also possible to burn combo CD/DVDs with music, photos, and film all in one. The possibilities are endless!For specific details about e

66EnglishAcer Arcade Deluxe(for selected models) Note: Acer Arcade Deluxe is available for systems with Windows Media Center.Acer Arcade Deluxe extend

67EnglishStarting Acer Arcade DeluxeYou can run the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities directly from Windows Media Center. To do this, scroll up/down from t

68EnglishTaking your notebook PC with youThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.Disconne

69EnglishNote: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep

ixENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and

70EnglishSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effects of temperature

71EnglishSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while trav

72EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your comput

73EnglishEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set

74EnglishExpanding through optionsYour notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.Connectivity optionsPorts allow you to connect pe

75EnglishBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network.To use the network feat

76EnglishUniversal 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

77EnglishPC Card slotThe Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These car

78EnglishExpressCardThe ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and

79EnglishInstalling memoryFollow these steps to install memory:1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pa