Acer Ferrari 4000 User Manual

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Bottom View
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1 Battery release latches Release the battery for removal
2 Optical drive bay release 
latchReleases the optical drive for removal
3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
4 Optical drive bay  Houses the computers optical drive.
5 Wireless LAN bay Houses the computers wireless LAN
6 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured by a screw)
7 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack
8 Memory...

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Using the Keyboard 
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function keys.
Lock keys
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
 
The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
NOTE: Scroll Lock doesn’t work in all applications. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn+F12 keys
             simultaneously.
Lock KeyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all...

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Embedded Numeric Keypad
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters 
located on the right-hand side of the keycaps.                 
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Desired actionNum Lock onNum Lock off
Number keys on 
embedded keypadType numbers in a normal manner N/A
Cursor-control keys on 
embedded keypadHold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-control...

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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
Fn-F1  Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager 
set by the Acer Empowering Key.  
Fn-F3 Acer 
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Fn+wVolume up Increases the sound volume.
Fn+yVolume down Decreases the sound volume.
Fn+xBrightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Fn+zBrightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
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Special keys
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.Either directly press the  key at the bottom-right of the keyboard,or hold  and then press
       the  key at the upper-center 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...

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Indicators
Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four
indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicators show the status of the computer
and its componetns.
                                                                                      
e three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information:
NOTE: The keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad....

Chapter 121
Easy-launch Buttons
Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch 
buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key    and one user-programmable button.
Press    to run the Acer eManager. Please see Acer eManager on page 24.The mail and Web buttons 
are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and 
programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. See Launch Manager on page...

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Using the Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse
Your Ferrari series notebook computer comes with a Bluetooth wireless optical mouse, including two
rechargeable batteries.
Installation
Installation of the Bluetooth mouse is simple. Enable Bluetooth functionality by pressing the Bluetooth
communication button on the front panel. Press the Bluetooth button on the base of the Bluetooth mouse 
and the operating system will detect and install the mouse automatically.
Usage
Use the Bluetooth mouse as you...

Chapter 123
Using System Utilities
Acer eManager
Innovative Acer eManagement software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions. At the press 
of Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring four main settings -- Acer 
eSetting, Acer ePresentation, Acer ePowerManagement and Acer eRecovery.
For more information, open Acer eManager, click on the appropriate application and select the Help function.
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Acer ePresentation It takes the hassle out of...