Acer Extensa 500 Service Manual page 10

from peripherals
Upgradeable memory and hard disk
Display
The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, excellent display quality
and high performance desktop graphics. The computer supports two
different display configurations — High Performance Addressing (HPA) or
Thin-Film Transistor (TFT).
Video Performance
The PCI local bus video with 128-bit graphics acceleration and 2MB
Extended Data Out (EDO) video RAM boosts video performance.
Simultaneous Display
The computer's large display and multimedia capabilities are great for giving
presentations. If you prefer, you can also connect an external monitor when
giving presentations. This computer supports simultaneous LCD and CRT
display. Simultaneous display allows you to control the presentation from
your computer and at the same time face your audience. You can also
connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large-
audience presentations.
Power Management
The power management system incorporates an "automatic LCD dim"
feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and at the
same time conserves power. See "Power Management Modes" on page 30
for more information on power management features.
Opening and Closing the Display
To open the display, slide the display cover latch to the left and lift up the
cover. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. The computer employs a
microcircuit that turns off the display (and enters standby mode) to conserve
power when you close the display cover, and turns it back on when you open
the display cover.
Note: If an external monitor is connected, the computer turns off the
display (but does not enter standby mode) when you close the
display cover.
To close the display cover, fold it down gently until the display cover latch
clicks into place.
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System Introduction