Acer Ferrari 5000 Service Guide

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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 up.
IconItemDescription
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Power Lights when the computer is on.
Battery Lights when the battery is being charged.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication
Wireless LAN Indicates the status...

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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
Use the touchpad as follows:
• Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
• Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to perform selection and 
execution functions. These...

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the touchpad’s responsiveness.
NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under 
Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. 

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Using the Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse
The 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 side of the main unit. 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...

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Charging the Phone
You need to charge the phone before initial use. It takes approximately four hours for a full charge. 
To charge the phone:
1.Turn the notebook on.
2.Locate the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot.
3.Insert the phone to the slot label up. Make sure that the phone is completely pushed on the slot.
NOTE: The notebook detects the device and displays a New Device Wizard window. Click No, not this time, 
then close the...

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Using Acer Voice Connection Manager (VCM)
Installing Acer VCM
NOTE: Quit all applications before installing Acer VCM. The Acer VCM requires system restart after 
installation.
To install the Acer VCM application in the notebook:
1.Place the Acer VCM installation CD to the optical drive.
2.Explore the installation CD, then locate and double-click on the AcerVCM Setup.exe file to start 
installation.
3.Follow screen instructions to proceed.
Using Acer VCM
Info Bar
After restart, the Acer VCM...

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Connecting the Phone to Your Notebook
The Acer VCM Bluetooth Headset Connection Center is a convenient tool to connect the phone to 
your notebook.
To connect the phone to your notebook:
1.Eject the phone from the PC Card slot, if necessary, then press the phone power button for three seconds. 
The phone beeps twice and the charge/power LED flashes to indicate that the phone is on.
2.Press the Bluetooth connection/pairing button for three seconds to put the phone in pair-link mode. The 
phone...

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Using the Phone
You can use the phone in handheld or hands-free (speaker phone) mode. When you receive an 
internet call from your instant messaging service (i.e. MSN Messenger, Skype), press the Bluetooth 
connection/pairing button. The incoming call voice automatically diverts to the phone speaker so 
you can receive the call.
NOTE: You can only receive/answer internet calls through the phone when it is linked to the notebook. Every 
time you turn the phone on, Acer VCM automatically links...

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Acer OrbiCam
The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on top of the LCD 
panel. The camera’s 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos 
or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video 
Conference technology so you transmit the best video conference quality over an instant 
messenger service.
 
Rotating the Acer OrbiCam
The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to...