Acer Ferrari 1000 Service Guide

Chapter 111
External Optical Disk Drive
Front View
Connecting the Optical Drive
Please connect the 1394 cable to the 1394 port. Press the drive eject button to eject the optical 
disk when the computer is on.
#ItemDescription
1 Eject button Ejects the optical disk when the computer is on. 

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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
Note: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. The light shows green when the system is 
under AC mode.
IconItemDescription
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Power Lights when the computer is on.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN...

Chapter 113
Easy-launch Buttons
There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are one user-programmable 
button, web browser button, mail button, and Acer Empowering Key  . Press   to run the Acer 
Empowering Technology. Although the mail and web browser buttons are pre-set to E-mail and 
Internet programs, they can be redefined by users. To set the web browser, mail and 
programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
Easy-launch buttonDefault application
Acer Empowering Technology...

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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 will show you how to use the touchpad.
Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
Press the left (1) and right buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution...

Chapter 115
Using the Keyboard
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, 
function and special keys.
Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small 
characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, 
cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Lock...

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Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Cursor-control keys on 
embedded keypadHold  while using cursor-
control keys.Hold  while using cursor-
control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold  while typing letters on 
embedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal 
manner.
KeyIconDescription
Windows key Press alone. This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows 
Start button. It launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other 
keys to provide a...

Chapter 117
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls 
like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the 
 key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
 +  Hot key help Displays help on hotkeys.
 +  Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering 
Technology.
 +  Acer ePower 
ManagementLaunches the Acer ePower Management in Acer 
Empowering...

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Special keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign on the upper-center and/or bottom-right 
side of the keyboard.
The Euro Symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Hold  key then press the number  key on the upper-center side of the keyboard.
Note: Some fonts and software 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  and then press the...

Chapter 119
Using the Bluetooth Optical Mouse
The Ferrari notebook comes with a Bluetooth optical mouse.
Installation
Installation of the Bluetooth mouse is simple. Enable Bluetooth functionality by pressing the 
Bluetooth communication button on the front panel.
1.Turn the mouse upside down. Make sure the power switch is ON. Press and hold the Connect button 
for three seconds. The mouse is now in pairing mode and is ready to connect to the computer.
2.On the notebook, open My Bluetooth Places by...

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Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone
Layout
#IconItemDescription
1 N/A PC Card (PCMCIA) 
interface connectorConnects the computer’s PCMCIA card interface.
2 N/A Speaker Speaker delivers audio output.
3 N/A Volume up/down 
buttonIncreases/decreases the sound volume.
4 Power button Turns the phone on and off.
5 Bluetooth connection/
pairing buttonEnables/disables the Bluetooth function.
6 Speakerphone button Enables/disables the speakerphone function.
7 N/A Microphone Internal microphone for sound...