Acer Extensa 570 Mantenance Manual

Specifications Models 570CD/575CDModels
570CDT/575CDT
Battery Pack
Nickel-Metal Hydride,
optional Lithium-Ion
secondary battery pack
optionNickel-Metal Hydride,
optional Lithium-Ion
secondary battery pack
option
Sound Features
16-bit Stereo Sound, Audio
in/out and Microphone In
jacks, built in stereo
speakers and microphone16-bit Stereo Sound,
Audio in/out and
Microphone In jacks,
built in stereo speakers
and microphone
PCMCIA Support
Type I/II, or III (Optional) Type I/II, or III (Optional)
Windows 95...

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Installation  
2.1Introduction
This section contains unpacking and preparation for use instructions for
the Extensa 57x Series Notebook Computers.
2.2 Unpacking Instructions
Unpack the computer using the following instructions:
1.
  Carefully cut the tape that seals the top flap of the shipping carton.
2.
  Remove the computer and the accessories from the main shipping 
carton.
3.
  Remove all protective coverings from the computer.
4.
  Remove the holding tape and open up the accessory box; remove...

1.     Ensure that the notebook is powered off and that the AC Adapter and
internal battery pack(s) is (are) removed from the notebook.
2.       Remove the Expansion RAM Module (Dual Inline Memory Module or
DIMM) from its shipping container.
3.     Turn the Notebook over and locate the RAM Access Door  (held in 
place by two screws).
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. Remove the two Phillips-head screws that hold the RAM access door
 and remove the door.
5.    Insert the edge of the first DIMM Board into the rear of either available...

be installed in the removable Floppy/CD-ROM bay. Two switches that used
to remove devices from the option bay are physically located on the bottom
of  the Notebook. The left-most switch controls removal of the Primary
Battery Pack and the right-most switch controls removal of the device
installed in the Floppy/CD-ROM/Secondary Battery bay.
To remove or replace the battery pack, follow the steps below.
1. Save any data, then Power off  the notebook. Disconnect the AC 
adapter if installed.
2.Turn the...

2.5.1Installing an External Keyboard/Mouse
As shown in Figure 2-2, the notebook has one external PS/2 port on the
rear of the Notebook for installing a PS/2 compatible device (keyboard,
mouse, etc.). Additional PS/2 devices may be installed using the Port
Expander option. Pinouts for the PS/2 port on the rear of  the Notebook are
also provided in Figure 2-2.
Serial
Infrared
Port
Audio Line
In/Out/Mic InParallel
PortSerial
PortExternal
VGA PortConnector for
External Expansion
SystemPS/2 Port
Figure 2-1...

To install an external keyboard or external PS/2 mouse on the notebook,
use the following procedure:
1. Ensure that the notebook is powered off.
2.Locate the external PS/2 port at the rear of the notebook (refer to 
Figure 2-2).
3. Attach the PS/2 cable from your mouse and/or keyboard cable to the
PS/2 port.
4. Power on any other peripheral devices you may have connected to the
notebook, and then power up the notebook.
Figure 2-2   PS/2 Port Assignments/Pinouts
       
Installation 2-5 

2.5.2Installing External Parallel Printer
The Notebook is equipped with a bidirectional, ECC/EPP compatible, 25-pin
parallel printer port. The connector pinouts and connector location are
shown in Figure 2-3.
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25STROBE
DATA BIT 0
DATA BIT 1
DATA BIT 2
DATA BIT 3
DATA BIT 4
DATA BIT 5
DATA BIT 6
DATA BIT 7
ACKNOWLEDGE *
BUSY
PAPER OUT
SELECT
AUTO LINEFEED *
ERROR *
INITIALIZE PRINTER *
SELECT  IN *
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND...

2.5.3Installing External Serial Port Device 
The notebook contains an RS-232 serial port with a male DB-9 connector as
shown in Figure 2-4. The serial ports are used to interconnect such devices
as:
·External Modem
·Serial Printer
·Any device that uses an RS-232 interface
To connect a printer to the notebook, ensure that both the notebook and the
printer are turned off.
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Caution:  Never connect a parallel device to a serial port or a serial de-
vice to a parallel port or video port; this may cause...

2.5.4Installing External SVGA Monitor
The notebook is capable of driving both its internal LCD display and an
external SVGA monitor (LCD only, simultaneous, or SVGA only). The
external monitor connector pinouts and connector locations are shown in
Figure 2-5. To install an external monitor with the notebook, use the
following steps:
1. Ensure that both the notebook and the external monitor are turned 
off.
2.Locate the 15-pin female SVGA port on the Port Adapter.
3.Attach the appropriate end of the...

2.5.5Installing SIR Devices
The Serial Infrared (IR) port offers wireless communication with a variety of
IRDA-compliant devices made by other manufacturers. Ensure that the
third-party manufacturer supplies you with the appropriate IR drivers
before attempting connection. As shown in Figure 2-6, the Notebook SIR
port is located just above the serial port connector on the rear of the
notebook. Align this port with the SIR port on a printer, notebook or other
device equipped with an SIR port.
Serial...