Acer TravelMate 8372Z: Expanding through options

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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

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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.

EXPRESS CARD

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.

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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 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

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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.

1 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.

2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds.

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

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.