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Ferrari 3200
User’s Guide
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Copyright © 2004 All Rights Reserved Ferrari 3200 Computer User's Guide Original Issue: April 2004 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims
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English iii First things first Your guides A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Ferrari computer.: The Just for starters… poster shows you how to set up your computer. This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively. You are advised to read it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference. For more information on our products, services, and support, please visit our web site: www.global.acer.com. Basic care and tips fo
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iv Note: If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C (32°F), or above 50°C (122°F). Do
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English v Taking care of your battery pack It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack. Use the correct battery model for your computer. Do not use other kinds of batteries. Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery. Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away from children. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your computer, it is important that you follow t
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First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Getting familiar with your computer 1 A tour of your computer 3 Front open view 3 Front view 5 Left view 6 Right view 7 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 10 Indicators 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Special keys 13 Touchpad 19 Touchpad basics 19 Launch Keys 21 Storage 23 Ejecting the optical disc 24 Audio 25 Adjusting the volume 25 Connectivity options 26 Ethernet and LAN 26 Fax/data modem 27 Fast infrared 28 Secur
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Peripherals and options 39 External display devices 41 External input devices 41 External keyboard 41 External keypad 41 External pointing device 41 USB devices 42 IEEE 1394 Port 43 Printer 44 Audio devices 44 Expansion devices 45 PC Card 45 Miscellaneous options 47 Battery pack 47 AC adapter 47 Key component upgrades 48 Memory upgrade 48 Hard disk upgrade 49 Moving with your computer 51 Disconnecting from the desktop 53 Moving around 54 Preparing the computer 54 What to bring to short meetings
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Troubleshooting 63 Frequently asked questions 65 Requesting service 68 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 68 Before you call 68 70 Appendix A Specifications 71 Appendix B Notices 77 Energy Star Guidelines Compliance 79 FCC notice 79 Modem notices 80 Important safety instructions 84 Laser compliance statement 85 LCD pixel statement 86 Macrovision® copyright protection notice 86 Radio Device Regulatory Notice 86 General 87 European Union (EU) 87 Index 93 English
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Getting familiar with your computer
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Your Ferrari 3200 computer combines solid performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design. Increase your productivity by working wherever you are. This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features.
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English 3 A tour of your computer After setting up your new Ferrari notebook computer, as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster, take a few minutes to explore the unit. Front open view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns on the computer. 3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. English
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4 Getting familiar with your computer # Item Description 4 Click buttons (left, center The left and right buttons function like and right) the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 6 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. 7 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. 8 Micropho
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English 5 Front view # Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs sound. 2 4-in-1 card reader Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards. 3 4-in-1 card reader indicator Displays activity of 4-in-1 card reader. 4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). 5 Bluetooth button Enables or disables Bluetooth functionality. 6 Bluetooth indicator Indicates that Bluetooth is enabled. 7 InviLink button Enables or disabl
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6 Getting familiar with your computer Left view # Item Description 1 Four USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 3 PC Card slot The slot supports a standard Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 5 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 6 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones. 7 Headphone/ Spe
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English 7 Right view # Item Description 1 Slot loading optical Press the eject button to remove a disc from drive eject button the slot loading optical drive. 2 Optical disc access LED that indicates when an optical disc is indicator being read or written. 3 Slot loaing optical DVD Super Multi for both reading and writing drive DVD+/-RWs and DVD-RAMs. 4 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. English
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8 Getting familiar with your computer Rear view # Item Description 1 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connects to a Gigabit Ethernet network. 3 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) . 5 S-video Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 6 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. English
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English 9 Bottom view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 4 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. 5 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory. 8 Cooling fan Helps keep the com
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10 Getting familiar with your computer Features Performance TM Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor. • Memory upgradeable up to 2-GB DDR SDRAM with 2 slots High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Li-ion main battery pack Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system Display Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 32- bit true color up to 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array + (SXGA ) resolution for 15.1” ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 9700 with 128MB of video memory. 3D
