Acer TravelMate SL500 Options Manual

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Options
This chapter provides some basic information on
options available for your TravelMate computer.
For more detailed information and instructions
please refer to the installation instructions that
come with your option.
To get the most up to date list of options
available with your TravelMate 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 .................................................. 4-2
PC Cards ..................................................... 4-3
PS/2 Devices ............................................... 4-4
External Monitor.......................................... 4-5
External Mouse............................................ 4-6
Memory ....................................................... 4-7
Audio Options.............................................. 4-8
Mobile Productivity Base Option................... 4-9
Miscellaneous Options ............................... 4-10
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Options This chapter provides some basic information on options available for your TravelMate computer. For more detailed information and instructions please refer to the installation instructions that come with your option. To get the most up to date list of options available with your TravelMate computer, please call 1-800-TI-TEXAS, option 2, then 1, in the United States or Canada.
  • Page 2: Ac Adapter

    AC Adapter Your TravelMate 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. You can order power cords with specific plugs for the region you will be operating the computer Caution: Use only the AC adapter recommended in this document (Delta ADP-...
  • Page 3: Pc Cards

    PC Cards Your TravelMate computer supports all PCMCIA and Cardbus 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 or Type I PC cards.
  • Page 4: Ps/2 Devices

    PS/2 Devices Your TravelMate computer supports external devices that connect to a PS/2 port. Such devices include an external numeric keypad, external keyboards, or external mouse.
  • Page 5: External Monitor

    Your TravelMate computer supports standard analog external monitors with resolutions up to 1280 x 1024. The computer also supports DDC compatible monitors allowing you to use the “Green” monitors (those monitors that meet the Energy Star standards). When the computer is connected to an external monitor, you can use the computer with the display closed.
  • Page 6: External Mouse

    External Mouse Your TravelMate computer comes with a pointing device already installed, but you can also use an external PS/2 or serial mouse. To connect a PS/2 mouse, insert the connector into the PS/2 port in the rear of the TravelMate. To connect a serial mouse, attach the connector to the 9-pin serial port in the rear of the TravelMate.
  • Page 7: Memory

    Your TravelMate computer comes with 16 MB of dynamic random access memory (DRAM). Your computer has one memory slot. You can increase memory by installing an upgrade module into the memory upgrade slot on your computer. You can expand RAM from 16 MB up to 48 MB.
  • Page 8: Audio Options

    Audio Options Your computer comes with a set of built-in stereo speakers and a monaural microphone, but if you wish to use other stereo equipment, the computer comes with three audio jacks — Line-out, Line-in and Microphone-in. Line-out allows you to use a headset or amplified external speakers.
  • Page 9: Mobile Productivity Base Option

    Mobile Productivity Base Option The Mobile Productivity Base (MPB) option is a full-featured docking module that duplicates all of the ports on your computer plus additional ports. In addition to replicating ports, the MPB docking option also has a removable modular bay that houses a CD-ROM drive or floppy disk drive module and supports the Texas Instruments proprietary Advance PCI card.
  • Page 10: Miscellaneous Options

    Miscellaneous Options Your TravelMate computer can accept many additional options, and Texas Instruments is the best source for these options. Some of the additional options include: Batteries Carrying Case Printers 4-10 You can purchase spare Li-Ion batteries. For more information, call 1-800-TI- TEXAS.

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