Ferrari 1200 Series

Quick Guide

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Ferrari 1200 Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 11/2008

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:

First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

The Ferrari Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Ferrari product series. It covers basic topics such as Acer's

Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User

Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain models".

The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in

Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook.

Follow these steps to access it:

1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide.

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Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will run the

Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

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Your Ferrari notebook tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Ferrari notebook.

Top view

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Acer Crystal Eye webcam

Description

Web camera for video communication.

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Display screen

Description

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output

(Configuration may vary by models).

Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology

Power button Turns the computer on and off.

Keyboard

Palmrest

Touchpad

Speakers

Status indicators

Click buttons

(left and right)

Acer Bio-

Protection fingerprint reader

Easy-launch buttons

Microphone

For entering data into your computer.

Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components.

Please refer to the Generic User Guide for more details.

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.

Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function.

Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Please refer to the Generic

User Guide for more details.

Internal microphone for sound recording.

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Closed front view

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4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with

S/PDIF support

Line-in jack

Connects to audio line-out devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

Microphone jack

Easy-launch buttons

Infrared port

Accepts audio line-in devices

(e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

Please refer to the Generic User

Guide for more details.

Interfaces with infrared devices

(e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer).

Rear view

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Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.

Acer EasyPort IV connector

External display

(VGA) port

Connects to a display device

(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

Left view

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Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network.

USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

ExpressCard/54 slot

Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk

(secured with screws).

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Right view

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Optical drive eject button

Optical disk access indicator

Optical drive

Description

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

5-in-1 card reader

USB 2.0 port

DC-in jack

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or

DVDs.

Accepts Secure Digital (SD),

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick

(MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-

Picture Card (xD).

Note: Push to remove/install the card.

Only one card can operate at any given time.

Connects to USB 2.0 devices

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

Connects to an AC adapter.

Modem

(RJ-11) port

Connects to a phone line.

Base view

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Description

Houses the computer's battery pack.

Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

Acer Disk Anti-Shock

Protection (DASP)

Ventilation slots and cooling fan

Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps.

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

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Bluetooth optical mouse

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Left click button

Scroll wheel

Right click button

Status indicator

Battery release latch

Bluetooth connection/ pairing button

Power button

Description

Press the left button to perform selection and execution functions.

To scroll up or down a page.

Press the right button to perform selection and execution functions.

Indicates the Bluetooth connection/pairing status and the mouse's battery status.

Releases the battery for removal.

Enable/disables the Bluetooth function.

Turns the mouse on and off.

Bluetooth VoIP phone (optional)

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ExpressCard interface connector

Speaker

Cancel button

Function button

OK button

Microphone

LED-Amber

LED-Blue

Flip

10 Volume up/down button

Description

Connects the computer's ExpressCard interface.

Speaker delivers audio output.

Hang up the call.

Hold for at 2 seconds to power on/off.

Hold for least 3 seconds to enable BT pairing.

Switch between headset or hands-free after the call is accepted.

Answer an incoming call.

Internal microphone for sound recording.

Flashing - Power low

Blinking - Switched on but not connected to an

Acer Laptop.

Flashing - Busy pairing

Blinking - Connected to an Acer laptop

Flip out the internal microphone.

Increases/decreases the sound volume or scroll up/down a page.

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Specifications

Operating system

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AMD Better By Design program, featuring:

• AMD Turion ™ processor*

X2 Ultra dual-core mobile

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AMD Athlon

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X2 dual-core mobile processor*

AMD M780G Chipset

Acer InviLink

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Nplify

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802.11b/g/Draft-N*

Acer InviLink

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802.11b/g*

Dual-Channel SDRAM support

Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

12.1" WXGA 1280 x 800

ATI Radeon ™ X1250

Dolby

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-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers

High-definition audio support

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers

MS-Sound compatible

Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones

2.5" hard disk drive

Optical drive option:

DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

5-in-1 card reader

Acer Video Conference, featuring integrated Acer

Crystal Eye webcam

WLAN:

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Acer InviLink

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Nplify

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802.11b/g/Draft-N*

Acer InviLink ™ 802.11b/g*

WPAN: Bluetooth ® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)

LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready

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Privacy control

Dimensions and weight

Power subsystem

Special keys and controls

I/O interface

Environment

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• Enhanced Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP)

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution

BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

Kensington lock slot

304 (W) x 228 (D) x 34 (H) (mm)

(11.97 x 8.98 x 1.33 inches)

1.99 kg (4.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

ACPI 3.0

64 W 5800 mAh

3-pin 65 W AC adapter

84-/85-key keyboard

Touchpad pointing device

Acer EasyPort IV connector

ExpressCard

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/54 slot

Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader

5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)

USB 2.0 port

IEEE 1394 port

External display (VGA) port

Fast infrared (FIR) port

Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with SPDIF support

Microphone-in jack

Line-in jack

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Modem (RJ-11) port

DC-in jack for AC adapter

Temperature:

• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

Humidity (non-condensing):

Operating: 20% to 80%

Non-operating: 20% to 80%

Note: * Only for certain models

Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.