Acer AcerNote Light 370P User manual

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Chapter 4
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Your notebook offers excellent expansion capabilities with its built-in ports
and connectors. This chapter describes how to connect peripherals and
hardware options that help you use your notebook computer with ease.
When connecting peripherals, read the manual included with the peripheral
for operating instructions.
This chapter also includes sections on how to upgrade key components.
Key component upgradeability guards your notebook from becoming
obsolete.

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4.1 External Monitor
To show graphical effects on a larger display, open the port cover and
connect an external monitor to the CRT port ( ). Read the monitor
manual for additional instructions.
Figure 4-1 Connecting an External Monitor
Closing the notebook display puts the system into standby
mode.

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4.2 External Keyboard
This notebook has a keyboard with full-sized keys and an embedded
keypad. If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard, you can
install a PS/2-compatible external keyboard.
To connect an external keyboard, plug the external keyboard into the PS/2
connector ( ).
Figure 4-2 Connecting an External Keyboard

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4.3 External Keypad
You can also use a 17-key numeric keypad for number-sensitive data entry
applications. To connect the keypad, plug in the keypad connector to the
PS/2 port ( ) at the rear of the notebook.
Figure 4-3 Connecting an External Keypad

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4.4 External Pointing Device
This notebook accepts either a PS/2-compatible or serial mouse or similar
pointing device.
The built-in touchpad works alternately with an external PS/2 mouse which is
hot-pluggable. To use a PS/2-compatible mouse, simply plug it into the PS/2
port ( ).
Figure 4-4 Connecting an External PS/2 Mouse
If you use a serial mouse, open the port cover and plug it into the serial port
(). To enable the serial mouse, use the Add New Hardware tool in the
Windows 95 Control Panel.
Figure 4-5 Connecting an External Serial Mouse
When using an external mouse, you may choose to disable the
internal touchpad by pressing Fn-T.

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4.5 Printer
This notebook supports both serial and parallel printers. For a serial printer,
plug the printer cable into a serial port ( ). For a parallel printer, open
the port cover and plug the printer cable into the parallel port ( ). See your
printer manual for operating instructions.
If the printer does not function, enter Setup and see to it that
the parallel port is enabled. Refer to section 6.4.6 for
assistance.
Figure 4-6 Connecting a Parallel Printer

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4.6 Audio Devices
To connect audio devices, open the mini port cover and plug in an external
microphone, a line-in device and amplified speakers or headphones to the
microphone-in, line-in and line-out ports, respectively.
Figure 4-7 Connecting Audio Devices
4.7 PC Cards
The notebook has two Cardbus PC card slots that accommodate two type I/II
or one type III PC card(s). Please consult your dealer for PC card options
available that you can purchase for your notebook.

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4.8 Miscellaneous Options
4.8.1 Additional Power Packs
You can order spare batteries, AC adapter, and an external battery charger.
Battery Pack
It is good practice to have a spare
battery around, especially when you
travel. The NiMH and Li-Ion
batteries, coupled with power
management features, supply you
with more power on-the-go.
Attaching the Battery Compartment Cover
Lithium-Ion battery pack comes attached with a battery compartment cover.
In case the cover gets detached, follow these steps to re-attach the cover to
the battery.
1. Position the battery compartment
cover over the battery pack.

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2. Using a little force, slide the
battery compartment cover over
the battery until both the cover
and the battery are firmly
attached. See figure on the left.
Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover
Slightly pull up the battery
compartment cover release latch
and slide out the cover.
AC Adapter
The compact AC adapter charges
your battery pack and supplies
power to your notebook.

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External Battery Charger
The external battery charger fully recharges your Nickel Metal-Hydride
(NiMH) and/or Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery packs. Charging times for NiMH
and Li-Ion are 2 hours and 4 to 5 hours, respectively.
You can also use the external battery charger to discharge Nickel Metal-
Hydride (NiMH) battery packs before charging for optimum recharge
efficiency. Li-Ion battery packs do not need to be discharged before
recharging.
Figure 4-8 External Battery Charger
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Using the External Battery Charger
Follow these steps:
1. Plug the AC adapter into a power
outlet.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the
external battery charger.
3. Attach the battery pack to the
battery charge connector.
4. If you are recharging a NiMH
battery pack, press the discharge
button (discharge LED lights up).
When discharging completes
(discharge LED turns off), the
external battery charger begins
recharging the battery pack.
The charging LED lights up. When recharging completes, the charging LED
turns off.

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4.8.2 Cables
Floppy Drive Cable
The floppy drive cable connects your floppy drive to the notebook. This
cable is supplied along with the floppy drive.
Open the mini port cover of the
notebook and connect one end of
the floppy drive cable to the floppy
drive port and the other end to the
external floppy drive connector.
PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable
The PS/2 Y-bridge cable allows you to connect two PS/2 devices, mouse
and keyboard, to your notebook simultaneously.
Connect the single connector end of
the Y-bridge cable to the notebook’s
PS/2 port and the double connector
ends to the two PS/2 devices.
Take note of the icons on the double
connector before connecting the
devices.

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File Transfer Cable
You can use a file transfer cable to transfer data between the notebook and
other computers. Connect the file transfer cable between the two computers
and use your file transfer utility to perform the transfer.
Figure 4-9 Using the File Transfer Cable

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4.9 Key Component Upgrades
The notebook delivers superior power and performance. However, some
users and the applications they use may demand more. This notebook
allows you to upgrade your key components when you need increased
performance.
Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key
component upgrade.
4.9.1 Memory Upgrade
Memory is upgradeable from 8 to 64 MB, employing 8-/16-/32-MB 64-bit
soDIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The following table
lists all possible memory configurations.
Memory Configurations
Table 4-1 Memory Configurations
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
8 MB 0 MB 8 MB
0 MB 8 MB 8 MB
8 MB 8 MB 16 MB
16 MB 0 MB 16 MB
0 MB 16 MB 16 MB
16 MB 8 MB 24 MB
8 MB 16 MB 24 MB
16 MB 16 MB 32 MB
32 MB 0 MB 32 MB
0 MB 32 MB 32 MB
32 MB 8 MB 40 MB

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Table 4-1 Memory Configurations (continued)
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
8 MB 32 MB 40 MB
32 MB 16 MB 48 MB
16 MB 32 MB 48 MB
32 MB 32 MB 64 MB
Installing Memory
When installing memory, we recommend you seek the help of a
qualified service technician. Improper installation may damage
the memory module or the notebook, or cause a malfunction.
Follow these steps to install an additional memory module.
1. Turn off the computer, then turn
the computer over on its base.
2. Remove the screw that secures
the memory door and lift the
door up.
3. (1) Insert the memory module
diagonally into the slot, then (2)
gently press down the module
until it clicks into place.
4. Replace the memory door and
secure it with the screw.

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5. Turn on the notebook.
After installing the memory modules, the system automatically detects and
reconfigures the total memory size during the POST routines.
4.9.2 Hard Disk Upgrade
You can upgrade your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need
more storage space. The notebook uses a 12.5mm, 2.5-inch Enhanced-IDE
hard disk that is auto-detected or user-defined. The following table shows
the available, supported hard disks.
Table 4-2 Hard Disk List
Vendor Model Capacity
Toshiba MK1301MAV 1.3 GB
IBM DMCA14400 1.44 GB
Use the blank spaces to record additional hard disks that will be available in
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Upgrading the Hard Disk
Follow these steps to remove and install the hard disk.
1. Turn off the computer, then turn
the computer over on its base.
2. Remove the screw that secures
the hard disk door, then (1) slide
out and (2) pull out the hard disk
door.
3. Pull out the hard disk using the
pull tab.
4. Insert the replacement hard disk
until you feel the contacts
engage.
5. Replace the hard disk door
secure it with the screw.