Acer Ferrari 3400 Service Guide

							14Chapter 1
Embedded Numeric Keypad
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.
Desired AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock Off
Number keys on embedded 
keypadType numbers in a normal 
manner.
Cursor-control keys on 
embedded keypadHold j while using 
cursor-control keys.Hold Fn while using cursor-
control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters 
on embedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal 
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyIconDescription
Windows logo 
keyStart button.  Combinations with this key perform 
special functions.  Below are a few examples:
 + Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
 +  E (Explores My Computer)
 +  F (Finds Document)
 +  M (Minimizes All)
j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All)
  + R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Application 
keyOpens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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							16Chapter 1
Hot Keys
Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling 
various functions.
To activate hot keys, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in the combination. Finally, release 
both keys.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the computer’s configuration utility.
Fn-F3 Power management 
scheme toggleSwitches the power management scheme used by the 
computer (function available if supported by operating 
system). 
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 the display 
screen and external monitor.
Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the 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.
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Fn-yVolume down Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn-xBrightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-zBrightness down Decreases the screen brightness
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
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							18Chapter 1
The Euro Symbol
If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a 
European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
NOTE:  For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro 
symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International. 
To verify the keyboard type 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 layout used for En English (United States) is set to United States-International. 
If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-International and click on OK.
5.Click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol:
1.Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
2.Open a text editor or word processor.
3.Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.
NOTE:  Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. 
						

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Launch Keys
Located at the top of keyboard are five buttons. The left-most button is the power 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).
NOTE: To the left of these five launch keys is the wireless communication button. This wireless 
communication button works for model with 802.11b wireless LAN only.
E-mail Detection
Click right button at the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E-mail Detection. In this dialog box, 
you have the option to 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 Server in the dialog box. The POP3 
Server is the mail server where you get your email.
Launch KeyDefault application
Mail Email application
Web browser Internet browser application
P1 User-programmable
P2 User-programmable
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							20Chapter 1
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 on the surface of the touchpad.  The central location on the palmrest 
provides optimal comfort and support.
NOTE:  If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.
Touchpad Basics
The following items teache you how to use the touchpad:
TMove your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. 
TPress the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and 
execution functions.  These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. 
Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.
TUse the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left/and right) to scrolla page up, down, left or right. 
This button mimics your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows 
applications.
FunctionLeft ButtonRight ButtonScroll ButtonTa p
Execute Click twice 
quicklyTap twice (at the same 
speed as double-clicking 
the mouse button)
Select Click once Tap once
Drag Click and hold, 
then use finger 
to drag the 
cursor on the 
touchpadTap twice (at the same 
speed as double-clicking 
a mouse button) then hold 
finger to the touchpad on 
the second tap to drag the 
cursor
Access context 
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NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The 
touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. 
Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.
Scroll Click and hold 
the button in the 
desired 
direction (up/
down/left/right)
FunctionLeft ButtonRight ButtonScroll ButtonTa p
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							22Chapter 1
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type
AMD Mobile Athlon
TM 64
CPU package 
packing in 754-pin Lidless  PGA
CPU core voltage 0.9V/1.2V
Core logic VIA K8T800+VIA VT8235CE
BIOS
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor Phneoix
BIOS Version
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 512KB
BIOS package PLCC
Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 
1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 
2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394
BIOS password control Set by setup manual
Second Level Cache
ItemSpecification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size 512KB
1st level cache control Always enabled
2st level cache control Always enabled
Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back
System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controller
AMD Mobile Athlon
TM 64 built-in
Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket 1024MB
Supports maximum memory size 2048MB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module)
Supports DIMM type DDR Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 333 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 2.5V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they 
match the above specifications.
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NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various 
capacities to form other combinations. On above  table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be 
reversed. DIMM Combinations
Slot 1Slot 2Total Memory
0MB 256MB 256MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
256MB 256MB 512MB
256MB 512MB 768MB
256MB 1024MB 1280MB
512MB 256MB 768MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
1024MB 256MB 1280MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
LAN Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset Broadcom BCM5788M
Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Rear panel
Modem Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset South bridge/VIA VT8235CE--controller on the main board
International Agere LU 97 Scorpio+CSP1037B--chipset on 
modem board itself
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92 MDC
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Rear panel
Bluetooth-MODEM Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset South bridge/VIA VT8235CE--controller on the mainboard
CSR BC212615BEN-E4/Agere Scorpio solution--chipset on the 
combo module itself
Data throughput 200k bps (Blue-tooth)/56K bps (MODEM)
Protocol Blue-tooth 1.1
Interface USB 1.1+MDC
Connector type RJ11 (MODEM)
Support voice function Yes/or NO??
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