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Power

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Proprietary Li-ion battery pack 

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90-Watt AC adapter, auto sensing 100~240 Vac, 50~60Hz 

Options

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512 MB or 1 GB memory upgrade module

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Additional AC adapter :
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PA-1900-0SQA, 19Vdc, 90W

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0202C1990, 19Vdc, 90W

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Additional battery pack
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SQU-202, 14.8Vdc, 4400mAh

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4UR18650F-2-QC-ZG1, 14.8Vdc, 4400mAh

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USB Floppy drive

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802.11g wireless LAN

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Acer EasyPort

Summary of Contents for Ferrari 3400

Page 1: ...Ferrari 3400 User s Guide...

Page 2: ...number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication ma...

Page 3: ...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 Pow...

Page 4: ...ater 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 sh...

Page 5: ...se 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 b...

Page 6: ...vi English...

Page 7: ...asics 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 2...

Page 8: ...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 ho...

Page 9: ...nty ITW 72 Before you call 72 74 Appendix A Specifications 75 Appendix B Notices 81 Energy Star Guidelines Compliance 83 FCC notice 83 Modem notices 84 Important safety instructions 89 Laser complianc...

Page 10: ...English...

Page 11: ...Getting familiar with your computer...

Page 12: ...r 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...

Page 13: ...ed 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 butt...

Page 14: ...rt 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 fun...

Page 15: ...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 Bluetoo...

Page 16: ...ts 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 aud...

Page 17: ...al 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 Slo...

Page 18: ...or 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 d...

Page 19: ...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 Memo...

Page 20: ...esolution 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...

Page 21: ...ng option Bluetooth ready SD MMC SM MS MS Pro memory slot Human centric design and ergonomics Internet 4 way scroll button Sleek smooth and stylish design Acer Fine Touch full sized curved keyboard Er...

Page 22: ...Battery status indicators are visible even when the dis play is closed Icon Function Description Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated Media Activity...

Page 23: ...off Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase Toggle on and off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the left side of the keyboard NumLk When Num...

Page 24: ...e keys Note If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad Desired Access Num lo...

Page 25: ...n Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions Below are a few examples Tab Activates next taskbar button E Explores My Computer F Finds Document M Minimizes All...

Page 26: ...ion Finally release both keys Your computer provides the following hot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Fn F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 Setup Accesses the computer s configura...

Page 27: ...display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Volume up Increase...

Page 28: ...ype in Windows XP follow the steps below 1 Click on Start Control Panel 2 Double click on Regional and Language Options 3 Click on the Language tab and click on Details 4 Verify that the keyboard layo...

Page 29: ...provides optimum comfort and support Note When using an external USB mouse you can press Fn F7 to disable the touchpad Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad Move your...

Page 30: ...ve to finger movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Function Left button Right button Center buttons Tap Execute C...

Page 31: ...er 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 Launch key Default application...

Page 32: ...enable disable mail checking set the time interval for mail checking etc If you already have an email account you can fill in User Name Password and POP3 Sever in the dialog box The POP3 Sever is the...

Page 33: ...ity 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 drive The opti...

Page 34: ...omputer is turned on press the drive eject button To load an optical disc With the computer turned on insert the disc into the drive slot until you feel the drive catch the disc and take it the rest o...

Page 35: ...ne 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 Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volum...

Page 36: ...ver a phone line Ethernet and LAN The built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Gigabit Ethernet based GbE based network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable f...

Page 37: ...2 56Kbps AC 97 Link fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging the computer into a digital phone system will damage the modem To use the fax data modem...

Page 38: ...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 transf...

Page 39: ...ecure the lock Some keyless models are also available Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection fo...

Page 40: ...ncorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press 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...

Page 41: ...Operating on battery power...

Page 42: ...Your Ferrari 3400 computer operates on battery or AC power This chapter provides information for operating on battery power as well as information on how your computer manages and saves power...

Page 43: ...a 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 de...

Page 44: ...harge and will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery In addition the useful lifespan of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns Using the computer on constant AC...

Page 45: ...is charging However charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time Note You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day Allowing the...

Page 46: ...se the battery to self discharge faster Excessive recharging decreases the battery life Look after your AC adapter and battery Battery low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows...

Page 47: ...the operating system to turn off the computer 4 Replace the battery pack 5 Turn on the computer and resume work The AC adapter or a power outlet is unavailable You have no spare battery pack 1 Save a...

Page 48: ...activity is detected for a period of time the settings are controlled in Windows Power Management the computer turns off some or all of these devices in order to conserve power Your computer employs a...

Page 49: ...Peripherals and options...

Page 50: ...expand your system It also describes how to upgrade key components to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technology You are advised to consult your dealer for i...

Page 51: ...onnecting USB devices External keyboard Your computer features a full size keyboard However if you prefer you can connect an external keyboard to one of your computer s USB ports This enables you to e...

Page 52: ...onnecting a USB keyboard keypad mouse or printer Other common USB devices include digital cameras scanners and external storage devices USB is plug and play which means that you can connect and start...

Page 53: ...lish English IEEE 1394 Port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported device like a digital video camera Note See your video or digital camera s documentation for d...

Page 54: ...EasyPort adds a host of ports for your computer and allows you to connect and disconnect peripherals from your computer in one quick step Note The LAN port on Acer EasyPort supports 10 100Mbps Fast Et...

Page 55: ...necessary drivers in Windows Operating instructions To use a USB printer simply connect the device to one of your com puter s USB ports and then wait for Windows to find the new hard ware To connect...

Page 56: ...integrated devices the two audio ports on the left side of the unit enable you to connect external audio input and output devices You can plug an external microphone into your computer s micro phone i...

Page 57: ...tions for your computer Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card To insert a PC card 1 Align the card with your computer s PC card slot Make sure that the edge w...

Page 58: ...using the PC card 2 Double click on the PC card icon on the taskbar and then select the option to safely remove the card Wait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card 3 Press...

Page 59: ...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 places For example you could have one AC ada...

Page 60: ...form a key component upgrade Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2GB with two memory slots employing 256 512 MB or 1 GB industry standard soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The comput...

Page 61: ...tall the battery pack and reconnect the AC adapter 6 Turn on the computer The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Hard disk upgrade It is possible to replace your har...

Page 62: ...Peripherals and options 52 English...

Page 63: ...Moving with your computer...

Page 64: ...Your Ferrari 3400 computer is ideal for taking with you when you move around This chapter provides tips on things to consider when traveling with your computer...

Page 65: ...ns 2 Shut down Windows to turn off your computer 3 Unplug the AC adapter from the mains outlet and then disconnect it from the computer 4 Disconnect any external devices such as a keyboard mouse or pr...

Page 66: ...your computer again open the lid and then press the power button to bring it out of Standby mode What to bring to short meetings If your battery is fully charged you probably won t need to take any th...

Page 67: ...hat to bring with you If you don t have spare items at home it is advisable to take along the AC adapter and this User s Guide Special considerations To protect your computer in transit it is advisabl...

Page 68: ...omputer 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 worth...

Page 69: ...with you AC adapter Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Phone and network cables if you plan to use the computer s modem and network c...

Page 70: ...the computer s modem and network connections Check that your modem is suitable for the telephone system in the countries you plan to visit You might have to use a PC card modem in some locations Speci...

Page 71: ...Software...

Page 72: ...Your Ferrari 3400 computer includes system utilities This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer...

Page 73: ...on the Start button Next select the appropriate folder and then click on the application icon To learn about the software and utility make use of the online help provided by the software Launch Manage...

Page 74: ...syde Soft ware SCU system configuration utility It can be started shortly after you turn the computer on by pressing the F2 key during POST The BIOS setup utility displays summary information on your...

Page 75: ...rations 5 The system will install the operating system and language you chose Restore without a Recovery CD The recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that w...

Page 76: ...ter to select Setup password and exit Press F3 to setup password or press F5 to exit the system recovery process when Acer Self Configuration Preload window appears If F3 is pressed the next screen sh...

Page 77: ...Troubleshooting...

Page 78: ...system problems Please read it before calling a technician Solutions to more serious problems may require opening the computer Do not attempt to open and service the computer by yourself Contact your...

Page 79: ...start the system Nothing appears 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...

Page 80: ...I can t eject the optical disc with my computer turned off The computer needs to be turned on for the optical drive eject button to function The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external US...

Page 81: ...restart the computer Windows needs to find the new hardware and install the necessary drivers I want to set up my location to use the internal modem Follow these steps Click on Start and then click o...

Page 82: ...t If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide There are two ways to access Acer for technical support...

Page 83: ...______________________ Address ____________________________________ ___________________________________________ Telephone number ___________________________ Machine and model type ____________________...

Page 84: ...Troubleshooting 74 English...

Page 85: ...Appendix A Specifications...

Page 86: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer...

Page 87: ...050 Super eXtended Graphics Array SXGA resolution for 15 0 Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support DualViewTM S video for output to a television or display device that support S video input Automatic...

Page 88: ...rophone in jack 3 5mm mini jack One IEEE 1394 port One S video TV out port Four USB 2 0 ports One FIR port IrDA 5 in 1 Card Reader 100 pin expansion port supporting Acer EasyPort or I O port replicato...

Page 89: ...uto sensing 100 240 Vac 50 60Hz Options 512 MB or 1 GB memory upgrade module Additional AC adapter PA 1900 0SQA 19Vdc 90W 0202C1990 19Vdc 90W Additional battery pack SQU 202 14 8Vdc 4400mAh 4UR18650F...

Page 90: ...Appendix A Specifications 80 English...

Page 91: ...Appendix B Notices...

Page 92: ...This appendix lists the general notices for your computer...

Page 93: ...d by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separatio...

Page 94: ...reil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this Ferrari 3400 is in compliance with the essential requi...

Page 95: ...or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telepho...

Page 96: ...dix B Notices 86 English Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or cert...

Page 97: ...for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for co...

Page 98: ...ng There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing 4 Use of pulse dialing when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment may give rise to b...

Page 99: ...re not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 8...

Page 100: ...ispose of used batteries promptly 14 To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock use AC adapter only when the wall AC socket is ensured to be properly grounded 15 Use only the proper type of power...

Page 101: ...y occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates c...

Page 102: ...quipment R TTE Directive Art 3 1a EN 60950 Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 Note The applicable number varies according to the different Notified Body ID No applied to the wireless module...

Page 103: ...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 guide of each RF...

Page 104: ...wer license exempt radiocommunication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause interference and this device must accept any i...

Page 105: ...x 0 9 a z or A Z Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives Reference No Title 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive...

Page 106: ...y interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Notebook Personal Computer Model...

Page 107: ...ng to meetings 56 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 55 features 10 moving around 56 security 29 setting up a home office 58 taking home 57 traveling internationally 60 traveling on local trips 59...

Page 108: ...disk upgrade 51 memory upgrade 50 PC Cards 47 spare AC adapter 49 spare battery 49 P password 29 types 29 PC Card inserting 47 removing 48 power management 38 printer connecting 45 troubleshooting 71...

Page 109: ...99 English English using 19 20 travel international flights 60 local trips 59 U USB connecting 42 V volume adjusting 25 W warranty International Traveler s Warran ty 72 Windows keys 15...

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