Acer Ferrari 1200 Service Guide

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Bluetooth optical mouse
#IconItemDescription
1 Left click button Press the left button to perform selection 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 
latchRelease the battery for removal.
6 Bluetooth 
connection/pairing 
buttonEnable/disables the Bluetooth function.
7 Power button Turns the mouse on and off. 
						

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Bluetooth VoIP phone (optional)
#IconItemDescription
1 ExpressCard 
interface connectorConnects the computer’s ExpressCard 
interface.
2 Speaker Speaker delivers audio output.
3 Cancel button Hang up the call.
Hold for at 2 seconds to power on/off.
4 Function button Hold for least 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 
buttonIncreases/decreases the sound volume or 
scroll up/down a page.
Description 
						

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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows 
green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key 
< >, one user-programmable button and Ferrari World.
IconFunctionDescription
Power Indicates the computers power 
status.
Battery Indicates the computers 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 the hard disk drive is 
active. 
						

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Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The 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. Press Ferrari World to browse the  Ferrari World website.
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches 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 
functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the 
touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. 
IconDescription
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering 
Technology.
(user-programmable)
Email application (user-Programmable)
Internet browser (user-Programmable)
PUser-programmable
Launches the Ferrari World website ( user-programmable)
FunctionLeft Button (1)Right Button Main touchpad (2)
Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed 
as double-clicking a mouse 
button).
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2 
						

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NOTE: When 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 too hard will not increase the 
touchpad’s responsiveness. 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 touchpad on the second 
tap and drag the cursor.
Access 
context menuClick once.
FunctionLeft Button (1)Right Button Main touchpad (2) 
						

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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and 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 keyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are 
in uppercase.
Num Lock 
 + 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  + 
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press 
the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some 
applications.
Desired accessNum Lock onNum Lock off
Number keys on 
embedded keypadType numbers in a normal manner.
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. 
						

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyDescription
Windows 
keyPressed 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 
variety of functions:
< > : Open or close the Start menu
< > + : Display the desktop
< > + : Open Windows Explore
< > + : Search for a file or folder
< > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
< > + : Lock your computer (if you are 
connected to a network domain), or switch users (if 
youre not connected to a network domain)
< > + : Minimizes all windows
< > + : Open the Run dialog box
< > + : Cycle through programs on the 
taskbar
< > + : Open Ease of Access Center
< > + : Open Windows Mobility Center
< > + : Display the System Properties 
dialog box
< > + : Restore minimized windows 
to the desktop
< > + : Cycle through programs on the 
taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
< > + : Bring all gadgets to the 
front and select Windows Sidebar
 + < > + : Search for computers (if 
you are on a network)
 + < > + : Use the arrow keys to 
cycle through programs on the taskbar by using 
Windows Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, 
some shortcuts may not function as described.
Application 
key This key has the same effect as clicking the right 
mouse button; it opens the applications context 
menu. 
						

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen 
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
HotkeyIconFunctionDescription
 +  Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
 +  Acer eSettings 
ManagementLaunches Acer eSettings Management in Acer 
Empowering Technology. 
 +  Acer ePower 
ManagementLaunches Acer ePower Management in Acer 
Empowering Technology. 
 +  Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
 +  Display toggle Switches display output between the display 
screen, external monitor (if connected) and 
both.
 +  Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save 
power. Press any key to return.
 +  Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
 +  Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
 +  Volume up Increases the sound volume.
 + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. 
 +  Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
 +  Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. 
						

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Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center 
and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.
The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Hold  and then press the  key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE:  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  key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE:  This function varies by the operating system version. 
						

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Acer Empowering Technology
The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage 
your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following 
utilities:
•Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.
•Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans.
•Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings.
•Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption.
•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 Tu t o r i a l  
function.
Empowering Technology password
Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering 
Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select Password Setup to do 
so. If you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer 
eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create it.
NOTE: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no way to reset it except by reformatting 
your system. Make sure to remember or write down your password!
Acer eNet Management 
Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of 
locations. To access this utility, select Acer 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.