Acer Extensa 610 User manual

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Options
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This chapter provides some basic information on
options available for your Extensa computer.
For more detailed information, please refer to
the installation instructions that come with your
option.
To get the most up to date list of options
available with your Extensa computer, please
call 1-800-TI-TEXAS, option 2, then 1, in the
United States or Canada. Outside of the United
States or Canada, please contact your local
Texas Instruments dealer. A listing of local
dealers is available at the end of this User’s
Guide.
Contents
AC Adapter
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PC Cards
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PS/2 Devices
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External Monitor
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External Mouse
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Memory
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Audio Options
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External Floppy Disk Drive
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Miscellaneous Options
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AC Adapter
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Your Extensa uses a small lightweight external
AC adapter to charge and power the computer.
The AC adapter can be operated anywhere
between 100 - 240 volts AC and has a
detachable AC power cord.
!
Caution: Use only the AC adapter
recommended in this document (TI Part No.
9813497-0004). Another adapter may damage
your computer.
AC Adapter
DC Connector
AC Adapter
Female Connector
Male Plug

PC Cards
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Your Extensa computer supports all PCMCIA PC
Cards. These PC cards are used to add
functionality to your computer, such as
communicating over a telephone or connecting
to a network.
The computer has built-in slots that support one
Type III or two Type II/I PC Cards. Type III PC
Cards must be inserted into the lower slot.

PS/2 Devices
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Your Extensa computer supports external
devices that connect to a PS/2 port. Such
devices include an external numeric keypad,
external keyboards, or external mouse.

External Monitor
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You can connect the computer to external
monitors, many of which can display resolutions
higher than 640 x 480.
When the computer is connected to an external
monitor, you can use the computer with the
display closed.
You can also display images on the external and
internal display at the same time. This feature
is called SimulSCAN™. To enable this feature,
set the DISPLAY parameter in Setup to Both. You
can also easily switch between the displays LCD,
CRT or both by using the Fn+F12 hot key.

External Mouse
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Although your Extensa computer comes with a
pointing device already installed, you may use
an external PS/2 or serial mouse.
 To connect a PS/2 mouse, insert the
connector into the the PS/2 port in the rear
of the Extensa.
 To connect a serial mouse, attach the
connector to the 9-pin serial port in the rear
of the Extensa.
To detect a serial mouse once plugged in,
use the Add New Hardware icon in the
Control Panel.

Memory
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Your computer is equipped with 8 MB of random
access memory (RAM), occupying one memory
upgrade slot. There is another memory upgrade
slot on the computer. You can increase memory
by installing an upgrade module into this slot.
You can expand RAM from 8 MB up to 64 MB.
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Caution: TI does not warrant the use any
memory other than that supplied by TI
specifically for the Extensa computer. TI will
not be held responsible for problems or
degradation of performance incurred by using
any memory other than TI memory described
in this document.

Audio Options
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Your system comes with a set of built-in stereo
speakers, but if you wish to use other stereo
equipment and/or use a microphone, the
computer comes with three audio jacks — Line-
out, Line-in and Microphone-in.
Connecting Audio Devices
Line Out allows you to use a headset or external
speakers. The computer’s internal speakers are
disabled when a headset or external speakers
are plugged in.
Line In connects to an external stereo source.
This allows you to play an external CD through
the system speakers, for example, or make a
recording if you have the correct software.
Microphone-in allows you to record input into
the computer through an external microphone.

External Floppy Disk Drive
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To connect the external floppy disk drive to your
computer you will need the floppy disk drive
cable that was included in the accessory box
with the floppy disk drive.
Follow these steps.
1. Plug the 25-pin end of the floppy disk drive
cable into the parallel port on the rear panel
of the computer.
2. Attach the other end of the cable to the floppy
disk drive.
Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive

Miscellaneous Options
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Your Extensa computer can accept many
additional options, and Texas Instruments is the
best source for these options. Some of the
additonal options include:
Batteries You can purchase spare batteries —
Duracell NiMH or Li-Ion — from your
local computer store or directly from
Duracell. A list of phone numbers to
call to order the Duracell batteries is
listed in your system. Simply click on
the Duracell icon to view the directory.
For information on these batteries, refer
to Chapter 3, Using Battery Power.
Carrying
Case Helps protect the computer and
accessories during transport.
Several carrying cases are available
including leather cases, accessory
cases, portfolios and backpacks.
Printers You can connect a parallel printer to
the parallel port or a serial printer to
the serial port connectors.