Acer Extensa 355 User 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.

4.1 External Monitor

To show graphical effects on a larger display, open the port

cover and connect an external monitor to the CRT port ( ).

Read the monitor manual for additional instructions.

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4.2 External Keyboard and Keypad

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.

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.

To connect an external keyboard, plug it in the PS/2 port

().

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4.3 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 (

If you use a serial mouse, open the port cover and plug it

into the serial port ( ). To enable the serial mouse, use

the Add New Hardware tool in the Windows 95 Control

Panel.

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4.4 Printer

This notebook supports both serial and parallel printers.

For a serial printer, plug the printer cable into a serial port

(). For a parallel printer, open the port cover and plug

the printer cable into the parallel port ( ). See your printer

manual for operating instructions.

If the printer does not function, enter Setup and see to it that

the parallel port is enabled. Refer to section 6.1.3 for

assistance.

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4.5 Audio Devices

To connect audio devices, 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.

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4.6 PC Cards

The notebook has two PC card slots that accommodate two

type II or one type III PC card(s). Please consult your dealer

for PC card options available that you can purchase for your

notebook.

4.7 Miscellaneous Options

You can order spare batteries, AC adapter, 144 Pin 8-/16-

/32-MB 64-bit DIMM Modules, external numeric keypad and

file transfer cables..

4.7.1 Additional Power Packs

Battery Pack

It is good practice to have a spare battery around, especially

when you travel. The NiMH battery, coupled with power

management features, supply you with more power on-the-

go.

AC Adapter

The compact AC adapter charges your battery pack and

supplies power to your notebook.

4.7.2 Cables

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.

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Connect the single connector end of the Y-

bridge cable to the notebook’s PS/2 port and

the double connector ends to the two PS/2

devices.

Take note of the icons on the double

connector before connecting the devices.

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.

4.7.3 Optional External CD-ROM Drive

The external CD-ROM drive needs a PC Card

to work. To use the optional external CD-

ROM drive, simply connect the PC Card to

the PC Card slot and the other end to the

connector on the external CD-ROM drive.

Please refer to your external CD-ROM

manual for more information.

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4.8 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.

4.8.1 Memory Upgrade

The system has 8MB or 16MB Memory onboard and one

memory slot that let you install up to 48MB of memory using

8/16/32 MB 64-bit DIMMs (Dual Inline Memory Modules).

The following table lists all possible memory configurations.

Memory Configurations

Onboard Slot 1 Total Memory

8 MB 0 MB 8 MB

8 MB 8 MB 16 MB

8 MB 16 MB 24 MB

8 MB 32 MB 40 MB

16MB 0 MB 16 MB

16MB 8 MB 24 MB

16MB 16 MB 32 MB

16MB 32 MB 48 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.

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The memory slots are accessible directly under the keyboard.

To install additional memory, follow these steps:

1. Simply unlatch and lift the keyboard to expose the metal

plate covering the memory slot.

2. Remove the metal plate. Squeeze the clips on both side of

the metal plate as shown below. Gently pull up until the

plate detach.

3. Then (1) insert the DIMM into the slot and (2) press down

to secure the DIMM.

4. Re-attached the metal plate on the memory slot.

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After installing the memory modules, the system

automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size

during the POST routines.

4.8.2 Hard Disk Upgrade

You can upgrade your hard disk with a higher capacity drive

when you need more storage space. The notebook uses a

12.7mm, 2.5-inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk that is auto-

detected or user-defined. The following table shows the

available, supported hard disks.

Vendor Model Capacity

IBM DMCA21440 1.44 GB

Hitachi DK225A-14 1.44 GB

Hitachi DK225A-21 2.1 GB

Use the blank spaces to record additional hard disks that

will be available in the future.

Upgrading the Hard Disk

This notebook has a modular design that enables easy hard

disk drive upgrades.

We recommend that you seek the help of a qualified service

technician if you decide to perform an upgrade. Improper

installation may cause a malfunction or serious damage.

Contact your dealer for more information.

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