Acer AcerNote Light 370 - User Manual

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Your notebook 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 notebook 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 upgradeability guards your notebook from becoming
obsolete.

Summary

Laptop Options and Connectivity

External Monitor Connection

Connects an external monitor to the notebook's CRT port for a larger display.

External Keyboard Setup

Connects a PS/2-compatible external keyboard to the notebook for comfortable typing.

External Keypad Usage

Connects a 17-key numeric keypad to the PS/2 port for data entry.

External Pointing Device

Connects a serial or PS/2 mouse/pointing device to the notebook's serial or PS/2 ports.

Printer Connectivity

Connects serial or parallel printers to the notebook's serial or parallel ports.

Audio Device Connection

Connects external microphone, line-in, and speakers/headphones to the notebook's audio ports.

PC Card Installation

Details the notebook's PC card slots for type I/II or type III PC cards.

Miscellaneous Options and Cables

Additional Power Packs

Information on ordering spare batteries, AC adapter, and external battery charger for power.

External Cables and Connectivity

Describes floppy drive, PS/2 Y-bridge, and file transfer cables for external connectivity.

Key Component Upgrades

Memory Upgrade Guide

Details memory upgrade options from 8 MB to 64 MB using soDIMMs.

Hard Disk Upgrade Procedure

Explains how to upgrade the notebook's 12.5mm, 2.5-inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk.

CPU Upgrade Options

Discusses the upgradeability of the notebook's CPU for higher performance.

Acer AcerNote Light 370 Specifications

General

RAM	4 MB
RAM Expandable To	20 MB
Display Resolution	640 x 480
Battery	NiMH
Ports	Serial, Parallel, VGA, PS/2