Acer Extensa 365 User manual
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Your computer 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
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
upgrades can help keep your computer in step
with the latest technology.
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3.13.1 External MonitorExternal Monitor
To show graphical effects on a larger display,
connect an external monitor to the CRT port .
Read the monitor manual for additional
instructions.
Note: If an external monitor is not connected,
closing the display cover puts the computer into
standby mode.
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3.23.2 External KeyboardExternal Keyboard
This computer 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 .
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3.33.3 External KeypadExternal 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 .
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3.43.4 External Pointing DeviceExternal Pointing Device
This computer accepts either a PS/2-compatible or
serial mouse or similar pointing device.
Note: When using an external PS/2 mouse, you
may choose to disable the internal touchpad by
pressing Fn-T.
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 .
External PS/2 MouseExternal PS/2 Mouse
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If you use a serial mouse, plug it into the serial
port . To enable the serial mouse, use the Add
New Hardware tool in the Windows 95 Control
Panel.
External Serial MouseExternal Serial Mouse
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3.53.5 PrinterPrinter
This computer supports both serial and parallel
printers. For a serial printer, plug the printer
cable into a serial port . For a parallel printer,
plug the printer cable into the parallel port .
See your printer manual for operating
instructions.
Note: If the printer does not function, enter Setup
and verify that the parallel port is enabled. Refer
to section 5.3.3 for assistance.
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3.63.6 Audio DevicesAudio Devices
Audio devices are easy to connect with the audio
ports accessible from the rear side of the
computer. You can plug in amplified speakers or
headphones, a line-in device and external
microphone to the line-out , line-in and
microphone-in ports respectively.
Note: The internal speakers are automatically
turned off when you insert headphones or external
speakers into the line-out port.
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3.73.7 PC CardsPC Cards
The computer has two CardBus PC card slots that
can accommodate two type I/II or one type III PC
card(s) with ZV PC card supported in the upper
slot. Please consult your dealer for PC card
options available that you can purchase for your
computer.
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3.83.8 USB DevicesUSB Devices
The computer has a USB (Universal Serial Bus)
port that allows you to connect peripherals
without occupying too many resources. Common
USB devices include the mouse and keyboard.
Most USB devices also include a built-in USB port
connector which allows you to daisy-chain other
USB devices.
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