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.