Acer AcerNote Nuovo 970 manual

Options 4-1 Chapter 4 Options This notebook of fer s exc ellent connectivity and expansion capabilities with its built-in ports and c onnectors . This chapter descr ibes how to connect peripherals and hardware options 1 to the notebook. W hen connec ting peripherals, r ead the manual inc luded with the peripheral for operating instru ction s. This [...]

4-2 User’s M anual 4.1 External Monitor To show graphical effects on a larger display, y ou can connect an ex ternal monitor to the CRT port ( ) on the rear panel. Read the m onitor m anual for additional ins tructions . Figure 4-1 Connecting an External Monitor You can press - S to toggle the display output to the external CRT and back to the no[...]

Options 4-3 4.2 External Key board This notebook has a k eyboard with full-sized keys and an em bedded keypad. If you feel more c omf ortable using a des ktop k eyboard, you can install a PS/2-c ompatible ex ternal k eyboard. To connec t an external k eyboard, plug the external keyboard into the PS/2 connector ( ). Figure 4-2 Connecting an External[...]

4-4 User’s M anual 4.3 External Key p ad You can also use a 17-key numeric k eypad for number -intensive data entry applications. T o connect the k eypad, plug in the keypad connector to the PS/2 port ( ) at the rear of the notebook . Figure 4-3 Connecting an External Key pad[...]

Options 4-5 4.4 External Pointing Device This notebook accepts either a serial m ouse or PS/2-com patible m ouse or sim ilar pointing device. Connecting an External Pointing Device Plug a serial m ouse into the ser ial port ( ) on the rear panel; plug a PS/2- com patible m ouse into the PS/2 port ( ) on the rear panel. To enable a serial mouse, you[...]

4-6 User’s M anual Setting the External M ouse Location Parameter After connecting the ex ternal m ouse or s imilar pointing devic e, press - P to enter Setup and verify the location of the external pointing device. Select Power Saving Options to dis play the following scr een: Power Saving Options Page 1/1 When Lid is Closed ------------------ [[...]

Options 4-7 4.5 Printer This notebook supports both serial and parallel printers . For a ser ial printer, plug the printer cable into a s erial por t ( ). For a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel por t ( ). See your printer manual f or operating instru ction s. Figure 4-5 Connecting a Parallel Pr inter[...]

4-8 User’s M anual 4.6 Audio Devices You can connect audio devices to the line- in and line-out por ts on the notebook. T he line-in audio port doubles as a m icrophone-in por t as well. The line-in port acc epts an exter nal 3.5mm m ini-j ack mic rophone or other line-in devices. T he line-out port ac com m odates ex ternal am plif ied speak ers[...]

Options 4-9 4.7 Mini Dock The m ini dock serves as a dock ing base that allows you to connect y our notebook to all the peripherals you need, even network connections with its built-in Ethernet support. Consult your dealer for details . A quick guide is included with the mini dock f or easy and quick connec tion instructions . Figure 4-7 Mini Dock [...]

4-10 User’s M anual 4.9 Miscellaneous Options 4.9.1 A dditional Power Packs Lithium-Ion Battery Pack It is good practice to have a spare battery pack around, espec ially when y ou travel. The Li-Ion (lithium -ion) sm art battery supplies m ore power than a conventional NiMH (nickel m etal-hydride) battery. W ith power managem ent, y ou get even m[...]

Options 4-11 Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover Gently pull up the battery com partm ent cover releas e latch and slide out the cover. AC Ad a p t e r You can purchase an additional AC adapter for your notebook or m ini dock ing station. The com pac t AC adapter c harges y our battery pack and supplies power to y our notebook.[...]

4-12 User’s M anual 4.9.2 Cables Floppy Drive Cable The f loppy drive cable allows you to use y our floppy drive module exter nally. Open the port cover of the notebook and connect the 25-pin connec tor end of the floppy drive cable to the parallel port. T hen connect the other end to the floppy drive module. PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable The PS/2 Y-bridge[...]

Options 4-13 File Transfer Cable For non SIR- (ser ial infrar ed) capable connec tions, you can use the file transf er cable to trans fer data between the notebook and other com puters . Connect the file transfer cable between the two com puters and use your file transf er utility to perform the tr ansfer . Figure 4-8 Using the File Transfer Cable[...]

4-14 User’s M anual 4.10 Key Component Upgrades This notebook delivers the power and perform ance you need. However, som e users and the applic ations they use m ay demand m ore. T his notebook allows y ou to upgrade k ey components when you need increased perform anc e. Contact your author ized dealer if you decide to perform an upgrade. 4.10.1 [...]

Options 4-15 Installing Memory When installing memory, we recommend you s eek the help of a qualified servic e technician. Impr oper installation may damage the memory module or the notebook , or cause a malfunc tion. One of the two mem ory slots ( S lot 2) is acc essible via a m emory expansion door on the base of the notebook. Follow these steps [...]

4-16 User’s M anual 6. Replace the mem ory door and secure i t wi th the screw . 7. Open the display to turn on the notebook. After new m em ory modules have been ins talled, the system autom atically detects and rec onfigures the total mem or y size. To upgrade m em ory installed in the other slot (Slot 1), c ontact your dealer. 4.10.2 Hard Disk[...]