Acer AcerNote Light 370 Operating Instructions Manual
Acer acernote light 370: operating instruction
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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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- Page 1 Options 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.
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Page 2: External Monitor
External Monitor To show graphical effects on a larger display, open the port cover and connect an external monitor to the CRT port ( manual for additional instructions. Figure 4-1 Connecting an External Monitor Read the monitor User’s Manual... -
Page 3: External Keyboard
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... -
Page 4: External Keypad
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 User’s Manual... -
Page 5: External Pointing Device
External Pointing Device This notebook accepts either a serial mouse or PS/2-compatible mouse or similar pointing device. The built-in touchpad works simultaneously with an external PS/2 mouse. If you use a serial mouse, open the port cover and plug it into the serial port ). - Page 6 Printer This notebook supports both serial and parallel printers. For a serial printer, plug the printer cable into a serial port ( the port cover and plug the printer cable into the parallel port ( printer manual for operating instructions. If the printer does not function, enter Setup and see to it that the parallel port is enabled.
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Page 7: Audio Devices
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 4-6 Connecting Audio Devices PC Cards The notebook has two PC card slots that accommodate two type I/II or one type III PC card(s). -
Page 8: Miscellaneous Options
Miscellaneous Options 4.8.1 Additional Power Packs You can order spare batteries, AC adapter, and an external battery charger. Battery Pack 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. - Page 9 Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover AC Adapter Options 2. Using a little force, slide the battery compartment cover over the battery until both the cover battery firmly attached. See figure on the left. Slightly pull battery compartment cover release latch and slide out the cover.
- Page 10 External Battery Charger The external battery charger allows you to fully recharge your NiMH and/or Li-Ion battery packs in a shorter period of time. It also automatically discharges the battery pack before charging for optimum recharge efficiency. Charge/Discharge Button Discharging LED Charging LED Battery Charger AC Adapter Connector...
- Page 11 Using the External Battery Charger Follow these steps: The charging LED lights up. The external battery charger automatically turns off after fully recharging the battery pack. Options 1. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the external battery charger.
- Page 12 4.8.2 Cables Floppy Drive Cable The floppy drive cable allows you to use your floppy drive module externally. This cable is supplied along with a 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.
- Page 13 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 4-8 Using the File Transfer Cable Options 4-13...
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Page 14: Key Component Upgrades
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. -
Page 15: Hard Disk Upgrade
Table 4-1 Memory Configurations (continued) Slot 1 8 MB 32 MB 16 MB 32 MB 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. - Page 16 4-16 User’s Manual...