User manual ACER TRAVELMATE P273-M

[. . . ] Set to the Printer icon when using a printer. The infrared port is not available when the notebook is docked. 4 Using DockMate IV DockMate IV Connections Follow these steps: 1. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC-in port on DockMate IV; then connect the other end to the power outlet. If you do not connect the AC adapter, the computer uses power from the battery pack. 2. [. . . ] Connect the desired peripherals to the ports on DockMate IV. 5 Using DockMate IV 3. Route the cables and position DockMate IV on your desk -- there should be enough space in the front of DockMate IV for the computer to easily dock and undock. Now you are ready to dock and undock the computer. Docking the Computer Follow these steps: 1. Make sure DockMate IV is in a ready-to-dock position. If not, follow the figure below. 6 Using DockMate IV 2. Press Fn-F9 to access the eject menu and select the Mini Dock option. The computer enters suspend-to-memory mode (screen blanks). Note: If the computer does not enter suspend-tomemory mode after 5 seconds, you can already dock in your computer. In this situation, you also do not need to press any key after docking. Slide the mini-port cover on the computer's port cover to expose the DockMate IV connector. 4. Place the computer in docking position, taking note of the two docking guides on DockMate IV. 7 Using DockMate IV 5. When docked, the computer's infrared port is automatically disabled to free up resources for use by other devices. After undocking, you can re-enable the infrared port using the BIOS Utility: 1. Press F8; then select System Configuration and press Enter. Set the IrDA (FIR) parameter to Enabled and exit the BIOS Utility. 10 Troubleshooting Question I use my computer with an internal CD-ROM drive and an external floppy drive. How do I maintain the same configuration when I use DockMate IV?Answer Follow these steps to make a quick and easy transition: 1. Unplug the floppy drive from the parallel port. Connect the floppy drive to the FDD (floppy disk drive) port on DockMate IV. If you are using AC power, disconnect the AC adapter from the DC-in port. Then connect it to the DC-in port on DockMate IV. [. . . ] If you are using AC power, disconnect the AC adapter from the DC-in port. Then connect it to the DC-in port on DockMate IV. 6. If other peripherals are connected to the computer, you can also make the easy transition by disconnecting them from the computer (after closing the display), and connecting them to DockMate IV (before opening the display). With four PC Card slots (two each in DockMate IV and your computer), you have more expansion 1 options -- network, modem, ZV MPEG , and many more. [. . . ]