User manual ACER EXTENSA 4230

[. . . ] 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 numbersensitive data entry applications. To connect the keypad, ) at plug in the keypad connector to the PS/2 port ( the rear of the notebook. [. . . ] To connect the keypad, ) at plug in the keypad connector to the PS/2 port ( the rear of the notebook. To connect an external keyboard, plug it in the PS/2 port ). ( 4-2 Options 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/2compatible mouse, simply plug it into the PS/2 port ( ). If you use a serial mouse, open the port cover and plug it ). To enable the serial mouse, use into the serial port ( the Add New Hardware tool in the Windows 95 Control Panel. 4-3 Options 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 ( ). To install additional memory, follow these steps: 1. Simply unlatch and lift the keyboard to expose the metal plate covering the memory slot. 2. 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. 4-9 Options 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 autodetected or user-defined. The following table shows the available, supported hard disks. Vendor IBM Hitachi Hitachi Model DMCA21440 DK225A-14 DK225A-21 Capacity 1. 44 GB 1. 44 GB 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. [. . . ] The notebook uses a 12. 7mm, 2. 5-inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk that is autodetected or user-defined. The following table shows the available, supported hard disks. Vendor IBM Hitachi Hitachi Model DMCA21440 DK225A-14 DK225A-21 Capacity 1. 44 GB 1. 44 GB 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. [. . . ]