Acer Ferrari 3400 User manual

Ferrari 3400
User’s Guide

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Fer rar i 3400 Computer User's Guide
Original Issue: September, 2004
Fer rar i 3400 computer
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First things first
Your guides
A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Fer rari com-
puter.:
For more information on our products, services, and support, please
visit our web site: www.global.acer.com.
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on your computer, open the lid and press the power button
above the keyboard.
To turn the power off, you can do any of the following:
• Click on the Start button in Windows, and then select Shut Down
on the popup menu.
• Push the power button.
To use this method, you must first click on the Power
Management icon in Windows Control Panel, and then check
that the power button is set to shut down the computer when
pressed. See Windows Help for more information.
The Just for starters… poster shows you how to set up your
computer.
This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on
using your computer productively. You are advised to read
it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference.

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Note: If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual
way, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds.
You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the
computer on again.
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°C (32°F), or
above 50°C (122°F).
• Do not expose 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.
• Do not place objects on top of the computer.
• Do not slam the lid shut. Close the computer gently.
• Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC adapter
It is important that you look after your AC adapter.
• Do not connect the adapter to any other device.
• Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on it. Route
the power cord away from areas where people might walk on it or
trip over it.
• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting from the mains
power socket. Grasp and pull the plug instead.
• The total ampere ratings of equipment plugged into a power strip
should not exceed the ampere rating for that power strip.

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Taking care of your battery pack
It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack.
• Use the correct battery model for your computer. Do not use other
kinds of batteries.
• Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery.
• Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away from
children.
• Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if
possible.
Cleaning and servicing
When cleaning your computer, it is important that you follow these
steps:
• Turn off the computer and remove the battery.
• Disconnect the AC adapter.
• Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Refer to the chapter entitled “Frequently asked questions” on page 69
if any of the following occurs:
• You drop the computer or damage the case.
• You spill liquid on the computer.
• The computer does not operate normally.

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Contents
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 5
Left view 6
Right view 7
Rear view 8
Bottom view 9
Features 10
Indicators 12
Using the Keyboard 13
Special keys 13
Touchpad 19
Touchpad basics 19
Launch Keys 21
Storage 23
Ejecting the optical disc 24
Audio 25
Adjusting the volume 25
Connectivity options 26
Ethernet and LAN 26
Fax/data modem 27
Fast infrared 28
Securing your computer 29
Using a computer security lock 29
Using passwords 29
Operating on battery power 31
Battery pack 33
Battery pack characteristics 33
Installing and removing the battery pack 34
Charging the battery 35
Discharging the battery 35
Checking the battery level 35
Optimizing battery life 36
Battery-low warning 36
Power management 38

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Peripherals and options 39
External display devices 41
External input devices 41
External keyboard 41
External keypad 41
External pointing device 41
USB devices 42
IEEE 1394 Port 43
Port expansion devices 44
Printer 45
Audio devices 46
Expansion devices 47
PC Card 47
Miscellaneous options 49
Battery pack 49
AC adapter 49
Key component upgrades 50
Memory upgrade 50
Hard disk upgrade 51
Moving with your computer 53
Disconnecting from the desktop 55
Moving around 56
Preparing the computer 56
What to bring to short meetings 56
What to bring to long meetings 56
Taking the computer home 57
Preparing the computer 57
What to bring with you 57
Special considerations 57
Setting up a home office 58
Traveling with the computer 59
Preparing the computer 59
What to take with you 59
Special considerations 59
Traveling internationally with your computer 60
Preparing the computer 60
What to take with you 60
Special considerations 60
Software 61
System software 63
Launch Manager 63

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BIOS Setup Utility 64
Disc to Disc Recovery 65
Troubleshooting 67
Frequently asked questions 69
Requesting service 72
International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 72
Before you call 72
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Appendix A Specifications 75
Appendix B Notices 81
Energy Star Guidelines Compliance 83
FCC notice 83
Modem notices 84
Important safety instructions 89
Laser compliance statement 90
LCD pixel statement 91
Macrovision® copyright protection notice 91
Radio Device Regulatory Notice 91
General 92
European Union (EU) 92
Index 97

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Getting familiar with
your
computer

Your Ferrari 3400 computer combines solid
performance, versatility, multimedia
capabilities and portability with a stylish
design. Increase your productivity by
working wherever you are.
This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of
your computer's features.

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A tour of your computer
After setting up your new Ferrari 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 liquid-crystal display (LCD),
displays computer output.
2 Power button Turns on the computer.
3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.

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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.
6 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.
7 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn
on and off to show the status of the
computer, its functions and
components.
8 Microphone Internal microphone for sound
recording.
9 Launch keys Special keys for launching internet
browser, email program and frequently
used programs. See “Launch Keys” on
page 21 for more details.
#Item Description

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Front view
Note : Only one card can operate at any given time.
#Item Description
1 Speaker Outputs sound.
2 5-in-1 card reader Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory
Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, and
Secure Digital cards.
3 5-in-1 card reader indicator Displays activity of 5-in-1 card reader.
4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,
infrared printer, IR-aware computer).
5 Bluetooth button Enables or disables Bluetooth
functionality.
6 Bluetooth indicator Indicates that Bluetooth is enabled.
7 InviLink button Enables or disables wireless LAN feature.
(Manufacturing option)
8 InviLink indicator Indicates status of wireless LAN
communication.(Manufacturing option)
9 Latch Latch for opening and closing the laptop.

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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 button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
5 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman).
6 Microphone jack Accepts input from external
microphones.
7 Headphone/ Speaker/
Line-out jack
Connect to headphones or other line-
out audio devices (speakers).

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Right view
Note: The slot-loading optical drive can only accept 12 cm disk.
#Item Description
1 Slot-loading optical
drive eject button
Press the eject button to remove a disc from
the slot loading optical drive.
2 Optical disc access
indicator
LED that indicates when an optical disc is
being read or written.
3 Slot-loading optical
drive
DVD Super Multi for both reading and writing
DVD+/-RWs and DVD-RAMs.
4 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.

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Rear view
#Item Description
1 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.
2 Network jack Connects to a Gigabit Ethernet network.
3 100-pin port
replicator connector
Connects to an I/O port replicator, or Acer
EasyPort expansion devices. (Manufacturing
option)
4 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel
printer).
5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector) .
6 S-video Connects to a television or display device
with S-video input.
7 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.

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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 the hard disk from accidental
bumps and vibration.
6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
by a screw).
7 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
8 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
9 Personal identification
slot
Insert a business card or similar-sized
identification card to personalize your
computer.

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Features
Performance
• Mobile AMD AthlonTM 64 processor.
•Memory upgradeable up to 2-GB DDR SDRAM with 2 slots
•High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
• Li-ion main battery pack
• Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system
Display
•Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-
bit high color up to 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array
(SXGA+) resolution for 15.0”
•ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 9700 with 128MB of video memory.
•3D graphics engine
•Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support
•S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-
video input
•"Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best
settings for your display and conserves power
•DualViewTM
Multimedia
• AC’97 stereo audio
• Built-in dual speakers.
• Built-in microphone.
• High-speed optical drive
• Built-in slot loading optical drive (DVD Super Multi).
• 15.0” TFT SXGA+(1400 x 1050 resolution) panel.
• Audio input and output jacks.
Connectivity
•High-speed fax/data modem port