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The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per second (Mbps) at a distance of up to one meter. 39 Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy-chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. Your computer has two ports (one on the left and the other on the right) available. IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a video camera or digital camera. English Note: See your video or digital camera's documentation for details. EnglishEnglish 40 2 Customizing my computer PC Card slot There is one Type II CardBus PC Card slot found on the right side of the computer. The slot accepts credit-card-sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These cards should have a PC Card logo on them. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits. Note: Refer to your card manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions. Inserting a PC Card Insert the card into the lower slot and make the proper connections (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details. 41 Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card: 1 Exit the application using the card. 2 Left-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar and click on the PC Card item. Click OK to confirm. 3 Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button; then press it again to eject the card. 3-in-1 card reader There is one 3-in-1 card reader found on the right side of the computer. See “Right view” on page 7. The reader accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC) and Memory Stick (MS) to enhance usability. To insert the card, align and push the card into the slot. To remove, simply press on the card that will eject automatically. English EnglishEnglish 42 2 Customizing my computer Port expansion devices Two types of expansion devices are available for your computer: • I/O replicator - adds PS/2, serial and parallel port connections to your computer. • Acer EasyPort - adds a host of ports for your computer, and allows you to connect and disconnect peripherals from your computer in one quick step. Note I: The LAN port on Acer EasyPort supports 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet. When connected, the computer’s onboard LAN port only supports 10/100Mbps. Note II: The S-video port on Acer EasyPort is only supported by the discrete VGA. Important: The computer’s onboard audio port will be disabled when user plugs the audio peripherals (like earphones) into the Acer EasyPort. See your dealer for more information. 43 Upgrade options Your computer delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance. Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade. Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2 GB, employing DDR 256MB/512MB/1GB SDRAM modules. The computer supports shadow RAM. There are two memory slots on your computer. Upgrade memory by inserting a higher capacity DIMM into one or both of these slots. English EnglishEnglish 44 2 Customizing my computer Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2 Remove the screw from the memory cover, then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (a), then gently press it down until it clicks into place (b). 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. 45 Using system utilities Acer eManager Acer eManager is an innovative sofware designed for frequently used functions. At the press of Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring three main settings -- Acer eSetting, Acer ePresentation and Acer ePowerManagement. To set the Acer Empowering Key, see “Launch keys” on page 20. English EnglishEnglish 46 2 Customizing my computer Launch Manager There are four Launch Keys located above the keyboard. The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons are not programmable. Launch Manager only allows you to set the other four Launch Keys. See “Launch keys” on page 20 for more information. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configura...