Acer Extensa 660 Maintenance Manual

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7.Replace the Advanced PCI Access Cover and all components removed in Steps 
1 and 2 above. Refer to the User Documentation for the Advanced PCI option 
for further instructions.
Figure 2-2  Installing an Advanced PCI Card Option
2.3.4 Installing PCMCIA Options
The Notebook has two connector slots for PCMCIA option cards. These two slots can be 
used to install one...

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Figure 2-3  Installing PCMCIA Option Cards
Note: When installing a Zoomed Video option card, the card must be installed in 
the upper card slot (slot 0 or A). Other option cards can be installed in either 
card slot.
PC Card
Release 
Levers 

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2.4  Installing External Notebook Options
2.4.1 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
 Mouse/Keyboard Connector
Pin No. Signal Name
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2.4.2 Installing an External Parallel Printer
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.
Figure  2-5  Parallel Port Pinouts
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SIGNAL SPP MODE
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2.4.3 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...

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2.4.4 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 both the notebook and monitor.
2.Connect the 15-pin external VGA cable from the monitor to the VGA connector 
on the...

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2.5 Battery Pack Installation
1.Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter if attached to the  
computer.
NOTE: If removing an existing battery, press the battery release latch located 
underneath the notebook as shown in Figure 2-8 and remove the battery.
2.Look for the hand hold and insert the battery with hand hold down until 
battery pack snaps in...

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2.6  Installing the AC Power Adapter
Use the following procedures to connect the AC adapter to the system:
Caution: Use only the AC adapter supplied with the computer; other 
adapters can damage the unit.
1.  Remove the AC adapter from the packaging. Connect the round coaxial 
connector supplied with the notebook to the DC IN power receptacle on the 
left rear of the notebook as shown in Figure 2-9.
2.     Connect the female side of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and connect 
the...

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process can cause irreversible file damage. Before starting the initial software load 
process, ensure that you have the following:
¨Extensa 660 User’s Guide - Contains latest software installation instructions.
¨AC Adapter/Access to AC power - Although the battery pack may have some 
charge, it may be insufficient for the entire set up. Loss of power during setup...

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2.8  Backing Up System Files
After setting up the operating system, the computer gives you the opportunity to back 
up the operating system on floppy disks. You can make your backups immediately 
following setup or later. When you choose to back up your operating system on floppy 
disks, you will need approximately 40 floppy disks for Windows 95 or 20 floppy disks 
for
 DOS+WFW.
2.9 Demo Program
¨After completing setup, you can run a multimedia demo program. This program 
is...