Acer AcerNote Nuovo 970 User manual

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Chapter 4
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This notebook offers excellent connectivity and expansion capabilities with
its built-in ports and connectors. This chapter describes how to connect
peripherals and hardware options1to the notebook. When connecting
peripherals, read the manual included with the peripheral for operating
instructions.
This chapter also includes information on the key components that you can
upgrade. Key component upgradeability gives you the room to enhance the
notebook to meet your future needs.
1For complete options available, consult your dealer.

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4.1 External Monitor
To show graphical effects on a larger display, you can connect an external
monitor to the CRT port ( ) on the rear panel. Read the monitor manual
for additional instructions.
Figure 4-1 Connecting an External Monitor
You can press -
S
to toggle the display output to the
external CRT and back to the notebook display or
simultaneously on both displays.
If an external monitor is connected to the notebook, the
notebook will not enter the desired suspend mode if you
close the display. To enter suspend mode, disconnect the
monitor plug, open the display and close the display
again.

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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
If you need to connect both external keyboard and PS/2
mouse simultaneously, you can purchase a PS/2 Y-cable from
your dealer. See section 4.9.2.

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4.3 External Keypad
You can also use a 17-key numeric keypad for number-intensive 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 serial mouse or PS/2-compatible mouse or
similar pointing device.
Connecting an External Pointing Device
Plug a serial mouse into the serial port ( ) on the rear panel; plug a PS/2-
compatible mouse into the PS/2 port ( ) on the rear panel.
To enable a serial mouse, you need to use the Add New
Hardware tool in the Windows 95 Control Panel to detect and
install the necessary drivers.
If you connect an external PS/2 mouse to the notebook, press
-_ to enter suspend-to-memory mode. Then press any
key to return to enable the external mouse. Installing an
external PS/2 mouse disables the built-in touchpad.
(a) Serial Mouse
(b) PS/2 Mouse
Figure 4-4 Connecting an External Pointing Device

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Setting the External Mouse Location Parameter
After connecting the external mouse or similar pointing device, press -P
to enter Setup and verify the location of the external pointing device. Select
Power Saving Options to display the following screen:
Power Saving Options Page 1/1
When Lid is Closed ------------------ [ Suspend to Disk ]
Suspend to Disk on Critical Battery - [Enabled ]
Display Always On ------------------- [Disabled]
Internal Speaker -------------------- [Enabled ]
External Mouse Location ------------- [PS/2]
Internal Modem ---------------------- [Power-Off]
Resume On Modem Ring ---------------- [OFF]
Resume On Schedule ------------------ [OFF]
Resume Date --------------------- [12/31/99]
Resume Time --------------------- [23:59:00]
↑↓= Move Highlight Bar, →←= Change Setting
PgDn/PgUp = Move Screen, F1 = Help, Esc = Exit
Go to the External Mouse Location parameter and select COM1 if you
connected your mouse to the serial port, and PS/2 if you connected your
mouse to the PS/2 port.
The External Mouse Location parameter setting allows the
notebook’s power management system to detect activity from
the external pointing device. If you are using an external
pointing device, make sure this parameter is set correctly.

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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, plug the
printer cable into the parallel port ( ). See your printer manual for operating
instructions.
Figure 4-5 Connecting a Parallel Printer

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4.6 Audio Devices
You can connect audio devices to the line-in and line-out ports on the
notebook. The line-in audio port doubles as a microphone-in port as well.
The line-in port accepts an external 3.5mm mini-jack microphone or other
line-in devices. The line-out port accommodates external amplified speakers
or headphones.
Figure 4-6 Connecting Audio Devices
To use Mic-in or Line in, insert the plug of the desired device
and make sure to turn off the appropriate input from the mixer.
See the multimedia section of your Windows 95 manual.

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4.7 Mini Dock
The mini dock serves as a docking base that allows you to connect your
notebook to all the peripherals you need, even network connections with its
built-in Ethernet support. Consult your dealer for details. A quick guide is
included with the mini dock for easy and quick connection instructions.
Figure 4-7 Mini Dock
4.8 PC Cards
The notebook has two 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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4.9 Miscellaneous Options
4.9.1 Additional Power Packs
Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
It is good practice to have a spare battery pack around, especially when you
travel. The Li-Ion (lithium-ion) smart battery supplies more power than a
conventional NiMH (nickel metal-hydride) battery. With power management,
you get even more power on-the-go.
Attaching the Battery Compartment Cover
Each 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.
2. Using a little force, slide the
battery compartment cover over
the battery until both the cover
and the battery are firmly
attached.

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Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover
Gently pull up the battery
compartment cover release latch
and slide out the cover.
AC Adapter
You can purchase an additional AC adapter for your notebook or mini
docking station.
The compact AC adapter charges
your battery pack and supplies
power to your notebook.

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4.9.2 Cables
Floppy Drive Cable
The floppy drive cable allows you to use your floppy drive module externally.
Open the port cover of the notebook
and connect the 25-pin connector
end of the floppy drive cable to the
parallel port. Then connect the other
end to the floppy drive module.
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
For non SIR- (serial infrared) capable connections, you can use the 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 4-8 Using the File Transfer Cable

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4.10 Key Component Upgrades
This notebook delivers the power and performance you need. However,
some users and the applications they use may demand more. This
notebook allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased
performance.
Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform an
upgrade.
4.10.1 Additional Memory
Memory is upgradeable from 8 to 64 MB, employing 64-bit soDIMMs (small
outline Dual Inline Memory Modules) in 8, 16 and 32 MB configurations. The
following table lists all possible memory configurations.
Table 4-1 Memory Configurations
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
0 MB 8 MB 8 MB
8 MB 0 MB 8 MB
8 MB 8 MB 16 MB
0 MB 16 MB 16 MB
16 MB 0 MB 16 MB
8 MB 16 MB 24 MB
16 MB 8 MB 24 MB
16 MB 16 MB 32 MB
0 MB 32 MB 32 MB
32 MB 0 MB 32 MB
8 MB 32 MB 40 MB
32 MB 8 MB 40 MB
16 MB 32 MB 48 MB
32 MB 16 MB 48 MB
32 MB 32 MB 64 MB

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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.
One of the two memory slots (Slot 2) is accessible via a memory expansion
door on the base of the notebook. Follow these steps to install an additional
memory module.
1. Do a Windows 95 shutdown.
If you are not using the
notebook under Windows 95,
you can use the Power-Off
option by accessing the Eject
Menu ( -W).
2. Close the display lid.
3. Turn the notebook over to
access the base.
4. Remove the screw that secure
the memory door and lift it up.
5. (1) Insert the memory module
diagonally into the slot, then (2)
gently press down the module
until it clicks into place.

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6. Replace the memory door and
secure it with the screw.
7. Open the display to turn on the
notebook.
After new memory modules have been installed, the system automatically
detects and reconfigures the total memory size.
To upgrade memory installed in the other slot (Slot 1), contact your dealer.
4.10.2 Hard Disk
You can have your hard disk upgraded to one with a higher capacity. The
notebook uses a 2.5-inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk that is auto-detected by
the system. The following table shows the currently supported hard disks.
Table 4-2 Hard Disk List
Vendor Model Capacity Cylinders Heads Sectors
IBM DPRA-21215 1.2 GB 2358 16 63
IBM DMCA-21440 1.44 GB 2800 16 63
IBM DCRA-22160 2.0 GB 4200 16 63
Consult your dealer for additional hard disks that will be available in the
future. You may use the empty spaces in the table to record these additional
drives and their information.