Acer Ferrari 5000 Service Guide

							12Chapter 1
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 of wireless LAN communication
1. Charging:
2. Fully charged: Icon Function Description
"Launch keys" on page 10
# Icon Item Description # Item Description
"Launch keys" on page 10
# Icon Item Description # Item Description
"Launch keys" on page 10
# Icon Item Description # Item Description
"Launch keys" on page 10
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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 (user-programmable)
Mail E-mail application (user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)
P User-programmable
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10
"Acer 
Empowering Technology" on page 1
"Launch Manager" on page 51
Easy-launch button Default application
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 
						

							14Chapter 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 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 two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on 
the touchpad (2) is the same as clicking the left button.
• Use the four-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics 
your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of windows applications. 
NOTE: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to 
your finger movements: the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase 
FunctionLeft button (1)Right button (4)Main touchpad (2)Center button (3)
Execute Quickly click 
twice.X Tap twice (at the 
same speed as 
double-clicking a 
mouse button).X
Select Click once X Tap once X
Drag Click and hold. 
Then slide your 
finger across 
the touchpad to 
drag the cursor 
over the 
selection.X 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.X
Access 
context 
menuX Click once X X
Scroll X X X Click and hold to 
move up/down/left/
right.
(2)
(1) (4)
(3) 
						

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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. 
						

							16Chapter 1
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 Bluetooth mouse as you would a traditional mouse. For optimal performance, use a mouse 
pad. Using the Bluetooth mouse on a transparent or reflective surface will inhibit the ability of the 
optical sensor to track the cursor. The Bluetooth mouse can be used with rechargeable batteries, 
traditional batteries, or without batteries and just the USB charging cable.
Recharging the Bluetooth Mouse
The Bluetooth mouse comes with two rechargeable AA batteries and a USB charging cable. To 
recharge the mouse, plug one end of the charging cable into the USB port of the notebook 
computer and the other end into the Bluetooth mouse. Under normal circumstances, it takes 
approximately five hours to fully charge the Bluetooth mouse.
NOTE: Do not use the USB charging cable with traditional non-rechargeable batteries! It may result in 
equipment damage or other conditions hazardous to your health by using non-rechargeable batteries.Important!  
						

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Acer Bluetooth® Vo I P Ph o n e
VoI P P h on e Layo ut
LED Indicators
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 window.
4.The power/charge indicator lights up during charge and turns off when the battery is full. Eject the phone 
from the PC Card slot when charging is finished.
#Description
1 PC Card (PCMCIA) interface connector
2 Speaker
3 Power button
4 Bluetooth connection/pairing indicator
5 Charge/Power indicator
6 Microphone
7 Flip
8 Bluetooth connection/pairing button
9 Speaker phone button
10 Volume up/down button
LEDColorStatusDescription
Bluetooth 
connection/
pairing indicatorBlue Blinking fast The phone is in pairing mode.
Blinking slow The phone is linking with the notebook.
Off The phone is not paired or linked with the notebook.
Charge/Power 
indicatorAmber On The phone is charging.
Off The phone is fully-charged.
Blinking The phone needs to be recharged.
Note: New Device 
Wizard No, not this time, 
						

							18Chapter 1
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 displays an info bar that provides information on the current audio 
device and IM (Instant Messaging) service status. Press (X) to close this bar.
Acer VCM Menu
Right-click the Acer VCM icon   on the system tray to display a pop-up menu. You can use this 
menu to manage the VCM functions.
ItemFunction
Close/Open Acer VCM Info Bar Hides or displays the info bar.
Acer VCM Enables or disables the Acer VCM.
External Audio Device Allows you to select the external audio device.
Bluetooth Headset Connection center Allows you to scan and connect a Bluetooth headset device to 
the notebook.
PreferencesIM Control tab allows you to arrange your IM priority.
General tab allows you to set the hotkeys for audio and IM 
functions.
AcerVCM 
Setup.exe
AcerVCM 
Setup.exe
Menu item Function
IM Control 
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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 beeps twice, and the connection/pairing and charge/power LEDs flash alternately.
3.Right-click the Acer VCM icon on the task bar, then select Bluetooth Headset Connection Center from 
the pop-up menu. If you have not paired any Bluetooth headset devices with the notebook previously, Acer 
VCM automatically scans all Bluetooth headset devices within range, then displays them in the Bluetooth 
Headset List with a New status. Otherwise, any previously paired Bluetooth headset device shows Read 
to Use.
4.Click the Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone from the list, then click Connect. Acer VCM automatically pairs the 
phone to the notebook, then changes the phone status to Default Use.
NOTE: Click Rescan if the Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone does not appear on the list. After pairing, Acer VCM 
automatically connects the phone to the notebook each time you turn the phone on. There is no need 
to connect the phone again. Help Opens the online help file.
Exit Closes the Acer VCM menu.
 Bluetooth
Headset Connection Center
Bluetooth Headset List New
"Read to Use"
Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone Connect
"Default Use"
Note: 
Menu item Function
IM Control 
General  
						

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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 it to the notebook. When linked, the 
Bluetooth connection/pairing indicator on the phone blinks slowly.
To switch to hands-free mode, rotate the phone flip counterclockwise, then press the speaker 
phone button. Refer to the illustration on the right.
Note: 
						

							Chapter 121
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 achieve the desired angle. Refer to the 
illustrations below:
For your convenience, the camera snaps 45 
degrees to match the position of your face in front 
or at the back of the LCD panel.
NOTE: Do NOT rotate the camera clockwise to prevent
             damage to the device.
Launching the Acer OrbiCam
To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen, or Click Start > 
All Programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window will appear as below.
#Item
1 Lens
2 Power indicator
3 Rubber grip
# Item
123
# Item