User manual ACER TRAVELMATE 5230

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[. . . ] Click OK to confirm. 40 2 Customizing my computer English 3 Press the slot eject button (1) to pop out the eject button; then press it again (1) to eject the card (2). Upgrade options Your computer delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance. Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade. Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2 GB, employing DDR 266/333 256MB/512MB/ 1GB SDRAM modules. There are two memory slots on your computer, one of which is occupied by standard memory. You can upgrade memory by installing a memory module into the available slot, or replacing the standard memory with a higher-capacity memory module. 41 Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. Remove the screw from the memory cover (a); then lift up and remove the memory cover (b). English 2 42 2 Customizing my computer English 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (1), then gently press it down until it clicks into place (2). 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. 43 Using system utilities Notebook Manager The computer has a built-in system setup program called Notebook Manager. The Windows-based Notebook Manager allows you to set passwords, the startup sequence of the drives, and power management settings. It also shows current hardware configurations. To start the Notebook Manager, press Fn-F2 or follow these steps: 1 2 Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook Manager. Select the Notebook Manager application to run the program. English Click on Help for more information. 44 2 Customizing my computer English Launch Manager There are six Launch Keys located above the keyboard. Options: Enabled or Disabled 49 Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters values that define how your computer behaves on startup. English The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Legacy Diskette A: Primary Master Secondary Master I/O Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Shows the floppy drive information. Shows the hard disk information. Press Enter to access and set the I/O Device Configuration sub-menu. Press Enter to access and set the PCI IRQ Routing sub-menu. Enables or disables the USB BIOS Legacy Support. Options: Enabled or Disabled 50 2 Customizing my computer English Primary Master The Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the hard disk installed in your computer. Caution: The parameters in this screen are for advanced uses only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings in your hard disk drive. 51 Secondary Master The Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the optical drive installed in your computer. English Caution: The parameters in this screen are for advanced uses only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings in your hard disk drive. 52 2 Customizing my computer English I/O Device Configuration The I/O Device Configuration sub-menu contains parameters that are related to your computer hardware. Parameter Parallel Port Description Enables or disables the parallel port. Options: Enabled or Disabled Mode Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. Options: Output only, Bi-direction, EPP, or ECP Base I/O Address Sets the I/O address of the parallel port. 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