Acer 4000 User manual

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User's Guide
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Ferrari 4000 Series User's Guide
Original Issue: May 2005
Ferrari 4000 Series Notebook Computer
Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies'
product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to
their respective companies.
Produced under license of Ferrari Spa. FERRARI, the PRANCING HORSE device, all associated
logos and distinctive designs are trademarks of Ferrari Spa. The body designs of the Ferrari
cars are protected as Ferrari property under design, trademark and trade dress regulations.
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First things first
We would like to thank you for making the Ferrari series of notebook
computers your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your Ferrari notebook, we have designed a set of guides:
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the
LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. See "Front view" on page 1 for the
location of the power button.
To turn the power off, do any of the following:
Use the Windows shutdown command
Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off.
First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with
setting up your computer.
The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and
functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer
can help you to be more productive, please refer to the
AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed
information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery,
expansion options, and troubleshooting. In addition it contains
warranty information and the general regulations and safety
notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document
Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow
these steps to access it:
1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. If Adobe
Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on
AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Acrobat Reader setup
program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete
the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Acrobat
Reader, access the Help and Support menu.
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Use the power button
Note: You can also use the power button to perform power
management functions.
Use the customized functions for power management
You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by
pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4>.
Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and
hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down
the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on
again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.
Taking care of your computer
Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.
Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources
of heat, such as a radiator.
Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above
50 ºC (122 ºF).
Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.
Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.
Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.
Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.
Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.
Never place objects on top of the computer.
Do not slam the computer display when you close it.
Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC adapter
Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:
Do not connect the adapter to any other device.
Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic.
When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull
on the plug.
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The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed
the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the
total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet
should not exceed the fuse rating.
Taking care of your battery pack
Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:
Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off
before removing or replacing batteries.
Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.
Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.
Cleaning and servicing
When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:
1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack.
2 Disconnect the AC adapter.
3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
If either of the following occurs:
the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged;
the computer does not operate normally
please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 23.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this computer.
Operation conditions
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option
devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device.
An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Also, any tampering of the internal antenna will void
the FCC certification and your warranty.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to
be operated indoors, and installation outdoors is subject to licensing.
For more information about our products, services, and support information,
please visit our website: http://global.acer.com
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First things first iii
Your guides iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer iii
Turning your computer on and off iii
Taking care of your computer iv
Taking care of your AC adapter iv
Taking care of your battery pack v
Cleaning and servicing v
A Ferrari tour 1
Front view 1
Closed front view 2
Left view 3
Right view 4
Rear view 5
Base view 5
Specifications 6
Indicators 9
Easy-launch buttons 10
Touchpad 11
Touchpad basics 11
Using the keyboard 13
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13
Windows keys 14
Hotkeys 14
Special keys 16
Using the Bluetooth wireless optical mouse 16
Installation 17
Usage 17
Recharging the Bluetooth mouse 17
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) disk 18
Using a computer security lock 18
Audio 19
Adjusting the volume 19
Using the system utilities 20
Acer eManager 20
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 21
Launch Manager 22
Frequently asked questions 23
Requesting service 26
International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 26
Before you call 26
Contents
Taking your notebook PC with you 27
Disconnecting from the desktop 27
Moving around 27
Preparing the computer 27
What to take to short meetings 28
What to take to long meetings 28
Taking the computer home 28
Preparing the computer 28
What to take with you 29
Special considerations 29
Setting up a home office 29
Traveling with the computer 29
Preparing the computer 29
What to take with you 30
Special considerations 30
Traveling internationally with the computer 30
Preparing the computer 30
What to bring with you 30
Special considerations 31
Securing your computer 31
Using a computer security lock 31
Using passwords 31
Entering passwords 32
Setting passwords 32
Expanding through options 33
Connectivity options 33
Fax/data modem 33
Built-in network feature 34
Fast Infrared 34
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35
IEEE 1394 port 35
PC Card slot 36
BIOS utility 37
Boot sequence 37
Enable disk-to-disk recovery 38
Password 38
Using software 38
Playing DVD movies 38
Power management 39
Acer eRecovery 40
Create backup 40
Restore from backup 41
Create factory default image CD 41
Re-install bundled software without CD 41
Change password 42
Troubleshooting 43
Troubleshooting tips 43
Error messages 43
Regulations and safety notices 45
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 45
FCC notice 45
Modem notices 47
Important safety instructions 50
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A Ferrari tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let
us show you around your new Ferrari computer.
Front view
# 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.
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English
Closed front view
5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use
the computer.
6 Click buttons
(left, center
and right)
The left and right buttons function like the left and
right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a
4-way scroll button.
7 Easy-launch
buttons
Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 for more details.
8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
computer mouse.
# Icon Item Description
1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
2 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.
3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices
(e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware
computer)
# Item Description
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Left view
5 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.
6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged.
7 Headphones/
speaker/line-out jack
with S/PDIF support
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
8 Microphone/
line-in jack
Accepts inputs from external sources.
9Bluetooth
communication
button/indicator
Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth
function. Indicates the status of
Bluetooth communication.
10 Wireless
communication
button/indicator
Press to enable/disable the wireless
function. Indicates the status of wireless
LAN communication.
11 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
# Icon Item Description
1 External display port Connects to a display device
(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool.
3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
4 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
# Icon Item Description
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Right view
Note: The slot-load optical drive can only accept 12 cm disks.
5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
6 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
7 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.
8 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
# Icon Item Description
1 Three USB 2.0
ports
Connect to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
2 Slot-load optical
drive eject button
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
3 Optical disk access
indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
4 Slot-load optical
drive
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs and DVDs.
5 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.
6 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
# Icon Item Description
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English
Rear view
Base view
# Icon Item Description
1 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections.
2 S-video port Connects to a television or display device
with S-video input.
3 124-pin Acer
ezDock connector
Connects to the Acer ezDock.
# Item Description
1 Battery release
latches
Release the battery for removal.
2 Optical drive bay
release latch
Releases the optical drive for removal.
3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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Specifications
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.
8Memory
compartment
Houses the computer's main memory.
Operating
system
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Home Edition
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional
Platform
Processor: AMD Turion
64 processor
Chipset: ATI RADEON
®
XPRESS 200P
Memory 1 GB of DDR333 memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two
soDIMM modules
Display 15.4" WSXGA+ TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 resolution
16.7 million colors
Graphics
ATI MOBILITY
RADEON
®
X700 with 128 MB of external
DDR VRAM, supporting ATI POWERPLAY
5.0, Microsoft
®
DirectX
®
9.0 and PCI Express
DualView
support; external display at up to 2048 x 1536
pixel resolution, 85 Hz
MPEG-2 DVD hardware-assisted capability
S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support
DVI-D (true digital video interface) support
Audio Audio system with microphone and two built-in speakers
AC'97 compliant
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support
Storage 100 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive
5-in-1 card reader supporting Memory Stick
®
, Memory Stick
Pro
, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and
xD-Picture Card
Optical media
drive
Slot-load DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
# Item Description
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Communication Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval;
Wake-on-Ring ready
LAN: gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
WLAN: integrated Acer InviLink
802.11b/g Wi-Fi
®
CERTIFIED
solution; supporting Acer SignalUp wireless
technology
WPAN: integrated Bluetooth
®
Size and weight 363 (W) x 265.7 (D) x 30.5/34.3 (H) mm
(14.29 x 10.46 x 1.2/1.36 inches)
2.86 kg (6.3 lbs.)
Power ACPI 1.0b power management standard supports Standby
and Hibernation power-saving modes
71 W Li-ion battery pack
2.5-hour rapid charge, 3.5-hour charge-in-use
3-pin 90 W AC adapter
Special keys and
controls
88-/89-key Acer FineTouch
keyboard
Built-in touchpad with 4-way scroll button
Four easy-launch buttons
Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and
Bluetooth
®
LED-button
I/O ports 124-pin Acer ezDock connector
Four USB 2.0 ports
IEEE 1394 port (4-pin)
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
External display (VGA) port
S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
DVI-D port
Microphone/line-in jack
Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support
PC Card slot (one Type II)
5-in-1 card reader
DC-in jack for AC adapter
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English
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The
exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
Software Acer eManager (Acer ePresentation/eRecovery/eSettings)
Acer GridVista
Acer Launch Manager
Acer System Recovery CD
Adobe
®
Reader
®
CyberLink
®
PowerDVD
Norton AntiVirus
NTI CD-Maker
Optional items Acer ezDock
Additional Li-ion battery pack
Additional AC adapter
Environment Temperature:
Operating: 5° C to 35° C
Non-operating: -20° C to 65° C
Humidity (non-condensing):
Operating: 20% to 80%
Non-operating: 20% to 80%
System
compliance
Mobile PC 2001
ACPI 1.0b
DMI 2.0
Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX)
Warranty One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)
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Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-left above
the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
The power, battery, and wireless communication status indicators are visible
even when the LCD display is closed.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.
Icon Function Description
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Media activity Indicates 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.
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Easy-launch buttons
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 20.
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 22.
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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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
The following items show you how to use the touchpad:
Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to
perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar
to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the
same as clicking the left button.
Use the 4-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.
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Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad.
Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to
finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the
response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's
responsiveness.
Function Left button (1)
Right
button (4)
Main touchpad (2)
Center
button (3)
Execute Quickly click
twice.
Tap twice (at the same
speed as double-clicking
a mouse button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold,
then use
finger on the
touchpad to
drag the
cursor.
Tap twice (at the same
speed as double-clicking
a mouse button); rest
your finger on the
touchpad on the second
tap and drag the cursor.
Access
context
menu
Click
once.
Scroll Click and
hold to
move up/
down/left/
right.
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