Acer Extensa 600 Maintenance Manual

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Installation
2.1 Introduction
This section contains unpacking and preparation for use instructions for the Extensa 
60x and 65x Series Notebook Computers. This includes:
¨Removing the computer and all manuals, options and accessories from the 
shipping container(s)
¨Installing Internal Notebook Options
¨Installing External Notebook Options
¨Installing Battery...

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2.3  Installing Internal Notebook Options
If you have no internal options to install at this time, skip to Paragraph 2.4. Otherwise, 
continue with Paragraph 2.3.1.
2.3.1 Installing Main Memory Expansion (Optional)
Main memory on the 60x/65x Series Notebooks can be expanded using EDO Small 
Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules (EDO soDIMMs). These modules currently are 
available in 8 MB, 16 MB or 32 MB sizes and install in expansion memory slot(s) on the 
Main Board accessed through the...

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Figure 2-1  Memory Expansion Removal/Replacement
NOTE: After installing expansion memory in your notebook, you must run the 
PHDISK utility in order for the Save-To-Disk or 0V Suspend functions to operate 
correctly.
2.3.2 Setting up the Software
After installing expansion memory, perform the following procedure:
1.Run PHDISK.
¨In Windows 95
1.  From the Taskbar,...

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4.  Type PHDISK/C/F at the DOS prompt.
¨In Windows for Workgroups
1.  Exit all applications and exit Windows to DOS.
2.  At the DOS command prompt, type PHDISK/C/F. This will create a file 
which can be used to save the contents of your memory system when you 
perform a 0V Suspend operation.
2.4  Installing External Options
2.4.1 Installing PCMCIA Options
The Notebook has two connector slots for PCMCIA option cards. These two slots can be 
used to install one Type III or two Type I/II...

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Figure 2-2  Installing PCMCIA Option Cards
One or two Type
I/ II PCMCIA Option
Cards or one Type III
Option CardPCMCIA Release
Buttons 

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2.5  Installing External Notebook Options
2.5.1 Installing Ext. Keyboard/Mouse/Numeric Keypad
A PS/2 compatible Keyboard, mouse or an optional PS/2-compatible numeric keypad 
may be installed on the notebook via the mouse connector on the  left rear port as shown 
in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4  PS/2 Port Pinouts
65X Series Notebook
60X Series Notebook 

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2.5.2 Installing an External Parallel Printer or Floppy Drive
The Notebook is equipped with an external, bidirectional, ECC/EPP compatible, 25-pin 
parallel printer port. The connector pinouts and connector location are shown in Figure 
2-5.  When used with a special cable, an external floppy disk drive may also be attached 
to the notebook via the parallel port....

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2.5.3 Installing an External Serial Port Device
The notebook contains an external RS-232 serial port with a 9-pin, male DB-9 connector 
as shown in Figure 2-6 (25-pin cables require the use of an adapter for use with the 9-
pin port). The serial ports are used to interconnect such devices as:
¨External Modem
¨Serial Mouse
¨Serial Printer
¨Any device that uses an RS-232 interface
Caution:  Never connect a parallel device to a serial port or a serial device 
to a parallel port or video...

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2.5.4 Installing an External VGA Monitor
The notebook contains an external CR T port that can drive one of  a variety of monitor 
resolutions and colors as summarized in Table 1-9. The associated connector location 
and pinouts are shown in Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7 External VGA Pinouts
Use the following procedure to install an external monitor:
1.Turn off power to...

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2.5.5 Installing the Security Lock Option
Use the following procedure to install the optional Kensington® security lock.
1.  Unpack the Kensington Lock Kit.
2.Secure the loop end of the lock to a permanent fixture located such that 
the notebook can be installed in a desired location.
3.Insert the lock into the slot on the left side of the computer.
4.Rotate the key to its locked position and remove the key.
This completes the options installation subsection.
2.6  Battery Pack...