Acer Ferrari 1100 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Ferrari 1100 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...his publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number __________________________ Serial number ___________________________ Date of purchase ________________________ Place of purchase _______________________ Copyri...

Page 3: ...g all power cords from the power supplies CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect power to the equipment be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet CAUTION for Dummy Card of PCMCIA Express Slot Your computer shipped with plastic d...

Page 4: ...k from lithium battery pack Using electrical power This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure th...

Page 5: ...ct does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition Guidelines for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium ion battery Do...

Page 6: ...sible Do not dispose as household waste Wireless devices may be susceptible to interference from the battery which could affect performance Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engin...

Page 7: ...nches away from your body refer to the figure below It should not contain metal and you should position the device the above stated distance from your body To successfully transmit data files or messages this device requires a good quality connection to the network In some cases transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available Ensure that the above separat...

Page 8: ...mable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or enhancements For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that air bags inflate with great force Do not place objects including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If in vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag...

Page 9: ...l environment please recycle For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit http global acer com about sustainability htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws For more i...

Page 10: ...ment Activate display Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity Activate computer s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use Users are also...

Page 11: ...displays could stress your eyes The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain Eyes Rest your eyes frequently Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out Display Keep your display clean Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point down...

Page 12: ...AcerSystem User s Guide Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 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 The following local manufacturer importer is respo...

Page 13: ...Directive 2006 95 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard EN60950 1 2001 A11 2004 EN60065 2002 Applied to product with TV function Council Decision 98 482 EC CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic E...

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Page 15: ...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 pr...

Page 16: ...puter 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 so...

Page 17: ... 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 ope...

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Page 19: ...n and off xv Taking care of your computer xvi Taking care of your AC adapter xvi Taking care of your battery pack xvii Cleaning and servicing xvii Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eReco...

Page 20: ...l CD or DVD disk 44 Using a computer security lock 44 Audio 45 Adjusting the volume 45 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround multi channel sound 46 Set playback as digital output 46 Acer InviLink Nplify wireless technology 48 Using the system utilities 49 Acer GridVista dual display compatible 49 Launch Manager 50 Norton Internet Security 51 Frequently asked questions 53 Requesting service 56 Inte...

Page 21: ... the computer 64 What to bring with you 64 Special considerations 64 Securing your computer 65 Using a computer security lock 65 Using passwords 65 Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 66 Expanding through options 67 Connectivity options 67 Acer ezDock Series 67 Fax data modem 70 Built in network feature 70 Fast Infrared FIR 71 Universal Serial Bus USB 72 IEEE 1394 port 72 ExpressCard 73 Instal...

Page 22: ...ce statement 85 LCD pixel statement 85 Macrovision copyright protection notice 85 Radio device regulatory notice 86 General 86 European Union EU 86 The FCC RF safety requirement 87 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 88 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 89 Index 91 ...

Page 23: ...rotects data with passwords and encryption for selected models Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily For more information right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar then select the Help or Tutorial func...

Page 24: ...er eNet Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to match your needs ...

Page 25: ... switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another Settings stored include network connection settings IP and DNS settings wireless AP details etc as well as default printer settings Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information ...

Page 26: ...d In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs You can open Windows power options by clicking More Power Options Note You cannot delete the predefined power plans To create a new power plan Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon 2 Enter a name for your new power plan 3 Choose a predefined power pl...

Page 27: ...to delete the active power plan switch to another one first 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop down list 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon Battery status For real time battery life estimates based on current usage refer to the panel in the upper half of the window Click the to view estimated battery life in sleep and hibernate modes ...

Page 28: ...asily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5 1 channel surround sound from just 2 speakers via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology Music mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes in vivid detail ...

Page 29: ... will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system For projectors and external devices that are not auto detected launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting Note If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Manage...

Page 30: ... integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption decryption and also supports on the fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption password This password will be used to encrypt files by default or you can choose to enter your own password when...

Page 31: ...k Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that data can t be stolen while your system is unattended Removable Storage Devices includes USB disk drives USB pen drives USB flash drives USB MP3 drives USB memory card readers IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable storage devices that can be mounted as a fil...

Page 32: ...u can apply locks to any of the devices types Lock s will immediately be set without any reboot necessary and will remain after rebooting until removed Note If you lose the Empowering Technology password there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your system Make sure to remember or write down your password ...

Page 33: ...pplications and drivers By default user created backups are stored to the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Password protection Empowering Technology password Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc Creation of backups Factory default image User backup image Current system configuration Application backup Restore and recovery Factory default image User backup im...

Page 34: ...id not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disc feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock ...

Page 35: ...nagement allows you to inspect hardware specifications set BIOS passwords and modify boot options Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Prints and saves hardware specifications Lets you set an asset tag for your system ...

Page 36: ...olume wireless networking on off external display settings display orientation and synchronization status Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device if applicable sharing folders overview sharing service on or off and a shortcut to the Acer user guide drivers and utilities To launch Windows Mobility Center Use the shortcut key X Start Windows Mobility Ce...

Page 37: ...15 English A Ferrari tour After setting up your computer let us show you around your new Ferrari computer System Top view 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 9 11 9 10 12 ...

Page 38: ...nsitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 8 Click buttons left and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons 9 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components 10 Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 w...

Page 39: ...reo walkman 4 Microphone in jack Accepts input from external microphones 5 Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones 6 Bluetooth communication switch Enable disables the Bluetooth function 7 Wireless communication switch Enable disables the wireless function 8 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer a...

Page 40: ...ts Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 2 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network 3 2 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 4 ExpressCard 54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard 54 module 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 41: ...ive 3 Slot load optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 4 5 in 1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO MultiMediaCard MMC Secure Digital SD and xD Picture Card xD manufacturing option Note Only one card can operate at any given time 5 USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 6 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 3 4 5 6 1 2 ...

Page 42: ... a Kensington compatible computer security lock 2 External display VGA port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 3 S video TV out NTSC PAL port Connects to a television or display device with S video input 4 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 43: ...tery lock Locks the battery in position 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 5 154 pin Acer ezDock II II connector Connects to Acer ezDock 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal 4 5 6 1 2 3 ...

Page 44: ...lection and execution functions 2 Scroll wheel To scroll up or down a page 3 Right click button Press the right button to perform selection and execution functions 4 Status indicator Indicates the Bluetooth connection pairing status and the mouse s battery status 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal ...

Page 45: ...23 English Base view Icon Item Description 1 Bluetooth connection pairing button Enable disables the Bluetooth function 2 Power button Turns the mouse on and off ...

Page 46: ...3 seconds to enable BT pairing Switch between headset or hands free after the call is accepted 5 OK button Answer an incoming call 6 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 7 LED Amber Flashing Power low Blinking Switched on but not connected to an Acer Laptop 8 LED Blue Flashing Busy pairing Blinking Connected to an Acer laptop 9 Flip Flip out the internal microphone 10 Volume up down ...

Page 47: ...y upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display 12 1 WXGA 200 nit Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD with white LED backlight 1280 x 800 pixel resolution supporting simultaneous multi window viewing via Acer GridVista Graphics ATI Radeon X1250 integrated 3D graphics with up to 960 MB of HyperMemory 64 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM up to 896 MB of shared system memory supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 Dual...

Page 48: ...webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite technology Acer PureZone technology WLAN Acer InviLink Nplify 802 11a b g Draft N Wi Fi CERTIFIED network connection supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Acer InviLink 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED network connection supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology WPAN Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Enhanced Data Rate supporting ASF Alert Standard Format 2 0 LAN Gigab...

Page 49: ...Card 54 slot Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD Three USB 2 0 ports IEEE 1394 port Fast infrared FIR port External display VGA port S video TV out NTSC PAL port Headphone speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Microphone in jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adapter Security Enhanced Acer DASP Disk Anti Shock Prote...

Page 50: ...ngs Management Acer Bio Protection Acer GridVista Acer Crystal Eye Acer Launch Manager Acer Video Conference Manager Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerDVD Norton Internet Security NTI CD Maker Microsoft Office Ready 2007 Office Professional 2007 Note Software listed above is for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C...

Page 51: ...y charged The light shows green when in AC mode Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer s power status Battery Indicates the computer s battery status Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated HDD Indicates when...

Page 52: ... mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 50 Press Ferrari World to browse the Ferrari World website Easy launch button Default application Acer Empowering Technology user programmable Email application user programmable Internet brows...

Page 53: ...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 ...

Page 54: ...ouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Function Left button 1 Right button Main touchpad 2 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 touch...

Page 55: ...en using the touchpad keep it and your fingers 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 ...

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Page 57: ...ercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock Fn F12 When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys re...

Page 58: ...k domain M Minimizes all windows R Open the Run dialog box T Cycle through programs on the taskbar U Open Ease of Access Center X Open Windows Mobility Center BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box SHIFT M Restore minimized windows to the desktop TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D SPACEBAR Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar CTRL F Sea...

Page 59: ...ent in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F3 Acer ePower Management Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology See Acer Empowering Technology on page 1 Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display s...

Page 60: ...tware 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 Hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard Note This function varies according to the language settings Fn V Volume down Decreases the sound volume Fn Z Brightness up Increases the screen bright...

Page 61: ...lick Next 5 The Acer mouse will be discovered Click on the Acer mouse icon and then click Next 6 Select Don t use a passkey click Next 7 Wait while the Mouse is installed This may take several seconds 8 Your mouse is now connected Move your Mouse to verify the connection Usage Use the Bluetooth mouse as you would a traditional mouse For optimal performance use a mouse pad Using the Bluetooth mouse...

Page 62: ...tely 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 LED Color Status Description Charge Power indicator Amber On The phone is charging Off The phone is fully charged Flashing The phone needs to be recharged Blinking The phone is switching on but not connecting to Acer laptop Bluetooth connection pairing i...

Page 63: ...te that the phone is on 2 Press the Function button for three seconds to put the phone in pair link mode The phone beeps and the connection pairing and charge power LEDs flash alternately 3 Right click the Acer VCM icon on the taskbar 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 autom...

Page 64: ...Click Rescan if the Acer Xpress 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 ...

Page 65: ...ically 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 ...

Page 66: ...n Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington compatible security slot for a security lock Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Keyless models are also available ...

Page 67: ...igh Definition audio and Dolby certified surround sound system with two built in stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Use hotkeys to easily adjust the volume on your computer See Hotkeys on page 37 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume ...

Page 68: ...n PC and console based video game applications Dolby Digital Live converts any stereo or multichannel audio signal to a Dolby Digital format for a dramatic real time audio experience and simple one plug connection to an A V receiver for playback Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone offers realistic surround sound from any pair of headphones It s perfect for late night listening Dolby Virtual Speaker Su...

Page 69: ...three tabs Playback Recording and Sounds Click the Playback tab and then select Realtek Digital Output and click Set Default to set the digital output For enjoying movies games and music in a realistic multi channel audio environment please see Acer eAudio Management ...

Page 70: ...e a robust signal and deliver advanced wireless networking performance in addition to all in one compatibility Nplify supports Acer SignalUp technology and 802 11a b g Draft N dual band tri mode access points To enjoy Nplify performance please refer to the Access Point user manual to optimize your wireless channel settings ...

Page 71: ... check box Extend the desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings...

Page 72: ...esktop Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the easy launch button located above the keyboard Easy launch buttons on page 30 for the location of the easy launch buttons You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start th...

Page 73: ...can to scan your system 4 When the scan is complete review the results of the scan Note For optimal security run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins it runs in the background so that you do not ha...

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Page 75: ...ars on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause The brightness level might be too low Press Fn increase to adjust the brightness level The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hotk...

Page 76: ...board cable may be loose The printer does not work Check the following Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer I want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your communication software you ...

Page 77: ...and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before using this option Before performing a restore operation please check the BIOS settings 1 Check to see if Acer disk to disk recovery is enabled or not 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate the BIOS utility press F2 during POS...

Page 78: ...in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If ...

Page 79: ...tra fully charged battery pack available as backup Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack Maximizing the battery s life Like all other batteries your computer s battery will degrade over time This means that the battery s performance will diminish with time and use To maximize your battery s life you are advised to adhere to the recommendations set out below Conditioning ...

Page 80: ...n of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted If you want to use constant AC power you are advised to remove the battery pack after it is fully charged Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes as described above Frequent use the more you use the battery the faster it will reach the end of i...

Page 81: ...ly charged battery Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level Rest the cursor over the battery power icon on the taskbar to see the battery s present charge level Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation prolonging the charge recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency You are advised to follo...

Page 82: ... outlet are available 1 Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then connect to the mains power supply 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack is available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close all applications 3 Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer 4 Replace the battery pack 5 ...

Page 83: ...computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display then press and release the power butt...

Page 84: ...on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release the power button Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps ...

Page 85: ...ure between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse Traveling wit...

Page 86: ... cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tip...

Page 87: ...mputer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 74 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with ...

Page 88: ...ss Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press ...

Page 89: ...ries Acer ezDock includes Acer ezDock II and Acer ezDock II both of which provide excellent total cost of ownership for you and your corporation For details of the features please check the table below Acer ezDock II II comparison table Functions Icon Acer ezDock II Acer ezDock II Keyboard port PS 2 O O Mouse port PS 2 O O Parallel port O O Serial port O O Kensington lock O O DC In jack O O Audio ...

Page 90: ...mage the ac adapter 2 Check the ezDock code located on the underside of your Acer notebook PC USB 2 0 ports 6 6 Modem port subject to availability O O ExpressCard 54 slot ExpressCard 54 O x Acer MediaBay O x AC Adapter O O Acer ezDock II II comparison table Functions Icon Acer ezDock II Acer ezDock II ...

Page 91: ...ace the ezDock upright on a flat surface 4 Press the release button and adjust the alignment guide to the desired number 5 Position your Acer notebook PC over the ezDock and gently lock in place When the green dock indicator light is on gently graspe and press the both sides of the system until you hear a click ...

Page 92: ...dem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Warning Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working Built in network feature The built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based network ...

Page 93: ...to a network jack or hub on your network Fast Infrared FIR The computer s Fast Infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs mobile phones and infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mbps at a distance of up to one meter ...

Page 94: ...ch allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources IEEE 1394 port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 compatible device like a video camera or digital camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for details ...

Page 95: ...xpressCard 54 and ExpressCard 34 54mm and 34mm each with different functions Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types Please refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting an ExpressCard Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it clicks into position Ejecting an ExpressCard Before ejecting an ExpressCard 1 Exit the applic...

Page 96: ... adapter 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter ...

Page 97: ...y and insert a DVD movie disk then close the DVD tray Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to enter the region code DVD disks are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD disks of that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set wi...

Page 98: ...76 English Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive Please refer to the online help for more information ...

Page 99: ...covery Management for optical disc related tasks When using Acer eRecovery Management you may be prompted to enter the Empowering Technology password to proceed The Empowering Technology password is set using the Empowering Technology toolbar or when first running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management Create backup You can easily create full and fast incremental backup images of your ...

Page 100: ...ating system as it was delivered to you from the factory If you wish to have a disc that will allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications create an application backup image instead this disc will not be bootable Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image from a user created image ...

Page 101: ...ssages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk boot failure Insert a system bootable disk into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Equipment configuration error Press F2 during POST ...

Page 102: ...glish If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility ...

Page 103: ... the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input outpu...

Page 104: ...omplete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment...

Page 105: ...ividual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Nether...

Page 106: ...ipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be s...

Page 107: ...LE VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots Th...

Page 108: ... EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard Article 3 1 a Health and Safety EN60950 1 2001 EN50371 2002 EN50360 2001 Article 3 1 b EMC EN301 489 1 V1 4 1 EN301 489 3 V1 4 1 EN301 489 7 V1 2 1 Applied to product with GSM Function EN301 489 17 V1 2 1 EN301 489 24 V1 2 1 Applied to product with GSM Function Article 3 2 Spectrum Usages EN300 220 1 V1 3 1 Applied to product wit...

Page 109: ...luetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device Caution To comply with FCC RF e...

Page 110: ...a Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intend...

Page 111: ...en tilt angle 85 0 Design screen illuminance Illuminance level 250 250cosα lx where α 85 Color Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel positive and negative polarity Ordinary LCD Class I Protective or Acer CrystalBrite LCD Class III Image polarity Both Reference white Pre setting of luminance and color temperature 6500K tested under BM7 Yn u n v n Pixel fault class Class II ...

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Page 113: ...aning xvii disconnecting 61 features 15 49 indicators 29 keyboards 35 moving around 61 on indicator 17 29 security 65 setting up a home office 63 taking home 62 traveling internationally 64 traveling on local trips 63 troubleshooting 79 turning off xvi connections network 70 D display hotkeys 37 troubleshooting 53 DVD 75 DVD movies playing 75 E error messages 79 Euro 38 F FAQ See frequently asked ...

Page 114: ...roubleshooting 79 Q questions setting location for modem use 54 S safety CD or DVD 85 modem notices 82 scroll lock 35 security keylock 44 65 passwords 65 speakers hotkey 37 troubleshooting 53 support information 56 T touchpad 31 hotkey 37 using 32 travel international flights 64 local trips 63 troubleshooting 79 tips 79 U universal serial bus 72 V view front 18 left 18 rear 20 right 19 W Windows k...