Acer Ferrari 3000- User Manual

En gli sh First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Getting familiar with your computer 1 A tour of your computer 3 Front open view 3 Front view 4 Left view 6 Right view 7 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 11 Indicators 13 Using the Keyboard 14 Special k...

English Optimizing battery life 37 Battery-low warning 38 Power management 39 Peripherals and options 41 External display devices 43 External input devices 43 External keyboard 43 External keypad 43 External pointing device 43 USB devices 44 IEEE 1394 Port 45 Printer 46 Audio devices 46 Expansion de...

En gli sh Software 61 System software 63 Launch Manager 63 BIOS Setup Utility 64 Troubleshooting 65 Frequently asked questions 67 Requesting service 70 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 70 Before you call 7072 Appendix A Specifications 73 Appendix B Notices 79 Index 87

3 En gli sh E n glish A tour of your computer After setting up your new Aspire notebook computer, as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster, take a few minutes to explore the unit. Front open view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer o...

Getting familiar with your computer 4 English Front view 4 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. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer...

Getting familiar with your computer 6 English Left view # Item Description 1 Four USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 3 PC Card slot The slot supports a standard Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 PC Card eject ...

7 En gli sh E n glish Right view # Item Description 1 Optical drive DVD dual for reading both DVD+/-RWs and writing to DVD+/-RWs. 2 Optical disc access indicator LED that indicates when an optical disc is being read or written. 3 Optical drive eject button Press the eject button to remove a disc fro...

Getting familiar with your computer 8 English Rear view # Item Description 1 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 4 External display port Connects to a display device ...

9 En gli sh E n glish Bottom view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 4 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. 5 Hard disk protector Protects t...

11 En gli sh E n glish Features Performance • AMD Athlon TM XP-M processor at available in 2500 + and higher. • Memory upgradeable up to 2 GB with 2 slots (Only one slot for user accessible) • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Li-ion main battery pack • Microsoft Windows XP operating system Di...

13 En gli sh E n glish Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the dis-play screen, and two on the front of the computer. The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the dis- play is closed. Icon Function Description Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is...

Getting familiar with your computer 14 English Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key Descriptio...

15 En gli sh E n glish Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric key-pad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right cor-ner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired...

17 En gli sh E n glish Hot keys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions. To use a hot key, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in the combination. Finally, release both keys. Your computer provi...

19 En gli sh E n glish The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Note for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows...

21 En gli sh E n glish 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 on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Note: When using an extern...

23 En gli sh E n glish Launch Keys Located above the keyboard are five buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the power button are the four launch keys. They are designated as the mail button, the web browser button, and two programmable buttons (P1 and P2). E-Mail Detect...

25 En gli sh E n glish Storage This computer supplies you with the following media storage: • The High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • The high speed optical drive Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. This is where your programs and data are stored. Optical dr...

Getting familiar with your computer 26 English Ejecting the optical drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. To load an optical disc: • Place a CD or DVD on the open tray. Align the disc's center hole with the tray's spindle. • Gently p...

27 En gli sh E n glish Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio, and includes a built-in sensitive microphone and dual stereo speakers. There are audio ports on the left of the computer. See “Left view” on page 6 for more information on connecting external audio devices....

Getting familiar with your computer 28 English Connectivity options Your computer has built-in connectivity options, enabling you to hook up to a network or communicate over a phone line. Ethernet and LAN The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100Mb...

Getting familiar with your computer 30 English Fast infrared The computer’s fast infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs (personal digital assistants), mobile phones, and infrared printers. The infrared port can transfer ...

31 En gli sh E n glish Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch, Smart Card and passwords. Using a computer security lock ...

Getting familiar with your computer 32 English on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security. • Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be acce...

35 En gli sh English Battery pack The computer uses a re-chargeable Li-Ion battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect th...

Operating on battery power 36 English Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advise...

37 En gli sh English To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and ...

39 En gli sh English Power management Your computer features a built-in power management unit that constantly monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, touchpad/mouse, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive, optical drive, ...

43 En gli sh E n glish External display devices You can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your computer's external display port. See the section entitled "Display" for information on using the computer's simultaneous display and multi-display features. Use the Fn + F5 hot key...

Peripherals and options 44 English USB devices Your computer features four USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports for connecting a range of USB peripherals. See “External input devices” on page 43 and “Printer” on page 46 for information on connecting a USB keyboard, keypad, mouse or printer. Other co...

Peripherals and options 46 English Printer Your computer supports both parallel and USB printers. Refer to the printer's manual for information on: • Setting up the hardware. • Installing the necessary drivers in Windows. • Operating instructions. To use a USB printer, simply connect the device to o...

47 En gli sh E n glish Expansion devices PC Card Your computer features a PC card slot that supports a standard Type II PC card (PCMCIA or CardBus). This greatly increases your computer's usability and expandability. A variety of PC cards are available, such as flash memory, SRAM, fax/data modem, LA...

49 En gli sh E n glish Miscellaneous options Battery pack It is a good idea to have a spare battery, especially when you travel with your computer. This greatly increases your productive range when you are on the move. AC adapter Having a spare AC adapter allows you to keep one in two different plac...

Peripherals and options 50 English Key component upgrades Your computer is designed to deliver solid performance. However, in time, you might find that your applications demand even more computing power. For this reason, you are able to upgrade key components. Note: Contact your authorized dealer if...

51 En gli sh E n glish 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (a), then gently press it down (b) until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. The computer automati...

55 En gli sh E n glish Disconnecting from the desktop Before moving with your computer, you must turn it off and disconnect all peripherals: 1 Save your work and close all applications. 2 Shut down Windows to turn off your computer. 3 Unplug the AC adapter from the mains outlet, and then disconnect ...

Moving with your computer 56 English Moving around Sometimes you might need to move your computer a short distance. For example, you might need to move from your office desk to a meeting room. In these situations, you don't have to shut down the operating system. Preparing the computer First, discon...

57 En gli sh E n glish Taking the computer home When you move between your office and home you will need to prepare your computer for the short trip. Preparing the computer After disconnecting your computer from the desktop, prepare the unit as follows: 1 Remove all media from the drives. Loaded med...

Moving with your computer 58 English Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, as well as at work, it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter. This will allow you to travel lighter, as you can keep an AC adapter in each location. You might also find it worthw...

59 En gli sh E n glish Traveling with the computer Sometimes you might need to make longer trips with your computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for moving between your office and home. It is advisable to make sure that the battery is fully charged. If you are traveling ...

63 En gli sh E n glish System software Your computer comes preloaded with the following software: • Microsoft Windows operating system. • Hardware BIOS setup utility. • System utilities, drivers and application software. Note: To run software applications in Windows, first click on the Start button....

Software 64 English BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic input/output system) contains important information used to configure the hardware and system software settings. Your computer reads the BIOS when it first starts up, before it loads the operating system. Your computer's BIOS includes a built-in...

67 En gli sh E n glish Frequently asked questions This section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems. I press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power status indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being delivered to the computer. Check the foll...

Troubleshooting 70 English Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW pa...

83 En gli sh E n glish Modem notices TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different cou...

85 En gli sh E n glish 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). Laser comp...

Appendix B Notices 86 English ADVARSEL!Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. ADVARSELEksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller e...

87 En gli sh E n glish Index A ACPI 39audio 27 adjusting the volume 27connecting externally 46troubleshooting 68 B battery pack battery-low warning 38caring for vcharacteristics 35charging 37checking charge level 37installing 36low conditions 38maximizing life 35optimizing 37removing 37using the fir...