Acer TravelMate 8372Z: Expanding through options

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Expanding through options

Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.

Connectivity options

Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would 

with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices 

to the computer, read the following section.

Fax/data modem (only for certain models)

Your computer has a built-in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. 

(only for certain models)

Warning! This modem port is not compatible with digital phone 

lines. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage 

the modem.

To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port 

to a telephone jack.

Warning! Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate 

for the country in which you are working.

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Built-in network feature

The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an 

Ethernet-based network.

To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet 

(RJ-45) port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on 

your network.

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB 

peripherals without taking up precious system resources. 

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IEEE 1394 port  (only for certain models)

The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394-

compatible device like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or 

digital camera's documentation for details.

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

(only for certain models) 

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, 

uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface 

between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD 

player, and A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, 

such as a digital television (DTV), over a single cable.

Use the HDMI port on your computer to connect with high-end audio and video 

equipment. Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection.

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ExpressCard (only for certain models)

The ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card. It is a smaller and faster 

interface that further enhances the usability and expandability of your 

computer.

ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash 

memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B 

adapters. ExpressCards support USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications.

Important! There are two types, ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/

34 (54mm and 34mm), each with different functions. Not all 

ExpressCard slots will support both types. Please refer to your 

card's manual for details on how to install and use the card, and 

its functions.

Inserting an ExpressCard

Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it clicks into position.

Ejecting an ExpressCard

Before ejecting an ExpressCard:

1

Exit the application using the card.

2

Left-click on the remove hardware icon on the taskbar and stop the card 

operation.

3

Push the card gently into the slot and release to pop out the card. Then 

pull the card free from the slot.

EXPRESS CARD 

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Installing memory

Follow these steps to install memory:

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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 screws from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the 

memory cover.

3

(a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press 

it down until it clicks into place.

4

Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw.

5

Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter.

6

Turn on the computer.

The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. 

Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer.

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BIOS utility

The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your 

computer's BIOS.

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not 

need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you 

may need to run it.

To activate the BIOS utility, press <F2> during the POST; while the notebook PC 

logo is being displayed.

Boot sequence

To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select 

Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. 

Enable disk-to-disk recovery

To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, 

then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D 

Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this 

value to Enabled.

Password

To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from 

the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use 

the <F5> and <F6> keys to enable this feature.

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Using software

Playing DVD movies

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play 

DVD movies on your computer.

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Eject the DVD disk.

Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the 

program asks you to enter the region code. DVD disks are divided 

into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set to a region code, it will 

play DVD disks of that region only. You can set the region code a 

maximum of five times (including the first time), after which the 

last region code set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard 

disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been 

set. Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code 

information.

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The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds.

Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a 

different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online 

help for more information.

Region code

Country or region

1

USA, Canada

2

Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan

3

Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea

4

Latin America, Australia, New Zealand

5

Former USSR, parts of Africa, India

6

People's Republic of China