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Acer AcerNote Light 370P Options Manual

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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.

  • 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 Closing the notebook display puts the system into standby mode.

  • 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 PS/2-compatible or serial mouse or similar pointing device. The built-in touchpad works alternately with an external PS/2 mouse which is hot-pluggable. To use a PS/2-compatible mouse, simply plug it into the PS/2 port ( Figure 4-4 Connecting an External PS/2 Mouse...
  • 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.

  • 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 4-7 Connecting Audio Devices PC Cards The notebook has two Cardbus 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 Lithium-Ion 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 fully recharges your Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) and/or Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery packs. Charging times for NiMH and Li-Ion are 2 hours and 4 to 5 hours, respectively. You can also use the external battery charger to discharge Nickel Metal- Hydride (NiMH) battery packs before charging for optimum recharge efficiency.
  • Page 11 Using the External Battery Charger Follow these steps: The charging LED lights up. When recharging completes, the charging LED turns off. Options 1. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the external battery charger. 3.
  • Page 12 4.8.2 Cables Floppy Drive Cable The floppy drive cable connects your floppy drive to the notebook. This cable is supplied along with the floppy drive. 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 4-9 Using the File Transfer Cable Options 4-13...

  • 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 Table 4-1 Memory Configurations (continued) Slot 1 8 MB 32 MB 16 MB 32 MB 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. Follow these steps to install an additional memory module.

  • Page 16: Hard Disk Upgrade

    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. The notebook uses a 12.5mm, 2.5-inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk that is auto-detected or user-defined.
  • Page 17 Upgrading the Hard Disk Follow these steps to remove and install the hard disk. Options Turn off the computer, then turn the computer over on its base. Remove the screw that secures the hard disk door, then (1) slide out and (2) pull out the hard disk door.

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