User manual ACER TRAVELMATE 7300

[. . . ] TravelMate 7300 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide Copyright This is a product of Acer Inc. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks and TravelMate is a trademark of Acer Inc. Texas Instruments, TI and the TI logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] See page 66. 60 Peripherals and Options External Keypad You can connect any PS/2-compatible numeric keypad to the computer. Simply plug the keypad into the PS/2 connector ( ) on the computer's rear panel. 61 Peripherals and Options External Pointing Device You can connect a serial or PS/2-compatible mouse or similar pointing device to the computer. To connect a serial pointing device, plug the device into the serial port ( ) on the computer's rear panel. Serial mouse Note: To enable the serial mouse, use the Add New Hardware tool in the Windows 95 Control Panel. To connect a PS/2-compatible pointing device, plug the device into the PS/2 port ( ) on the computer's rear panel. PS/2 mouse Note: Installing an external PS/2 pointing device disables the built-in touchpad. 62 Peripherals and Options USB Devices You can connect a USB (Universal Serial Bus) peripheral device to your computer. This peripheral standard allows you to connect USB devices to your computer without using up your system resources. Most USB devices have a built-in USB port onto themselves which allows you to daisy-chain other USB devices. 63 Peripherals and Options Mini Dock The mini dock allows you to connect your computer to various peripherals, and includes two additional CardBus slots. For connection instructions, see the guide included with the mini dock. 64 Peripherals and Options Floppy Drive Cable The floppy drive cable allows you to use your floppy drive module externally. To connect the cable, open the computer's rear port cover and connect the 25-pin connector end of the floppy drive cable to the computer's parallel port ( ). Then connect the other end to the floppy drive module. 65 Peripherals and Options PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable The PS/2 Y-bridge cable allows you to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard to the computer's PS/2 port. Plug the single-connector end of the Y-bridge cable into the computer's PS/2 port. Then attach the connector with the mouse icon to the PS/2 mouse cable, and the connector with the keyboard icon to the PS/2 keyboard. 66 Peripherals and Options File Transfer Cable You can use the file transfer cable to transfer data between the computer and other computers. Connect one end of the file transfer cable to the parallel port ( ) on the computer's rear panel, and connect the other end to the other computer's parallel port. Then use your file transfer utility to perform the transfer. Tip: Use the computer's serial infrared (SIR) port to transfer data between the computer and another serial-aware computer. See page 37. 67 Peripherals and Options Battery Pack It is good practice to have a spare battery pack around, especially when you travel. The Li-Ion (lithium-ion) smart battery supplies more power than a conventional NiMH (nickel metal-hydride) battery. With power management, you get even more power on-the-go. AC Adapter You can purchase an additional AC adapter for your computer or mini docking station. 68 Peripherals and Options Memory Upgrades Memory is upgradeable up to 128 MB, employing 64-bit soDIMMs (small outline Dual Inline Memory Modules) in 8, 16, 32 and 64 MB configurations. The following table lists the possible memory configurations. Slot 1 16 MB 0 MB 32 MB 8 MB 32 MB 16 MB 32 MB 32 MB 0 MB 64 MB 8 MB 64 MB 16 MB 64 MB 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB Slot 2 16 MB 32 MB 0 MB 32 MB 8 MB 32 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 0 MB 64 MB 8 MB 64 MB 16 MB 64 MB 32 MB 64 MB Total Memory 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 40 MB 40 MB 48 MB 48 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 72 MB 72 MB 80 MB 80 MB 96 MB 96 MB 128 MB Both memory slots are accessible via a memory expansion door on the base of the computer. 69 Peripherals and Options Caution: When installing memory, we recommend you seek the help of a qualified service technician. Improper installation can damage the memory module or the computer. Electronic components can be damaged by static electricity. To avoid damage, always wear a wrist grounding strap (available at most electronic stores) when handling electronic components. Do not remove the component from its anti-static packaging until you are ready to install it. Follow these steps to install additional memory: 1. [. . . ] However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. [. . . ]