Acer ADS-A31 Installation Instruction

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Port Replicator
Installation Instructions
The port replicator is designed to connect to the Extensa™ computer and duplicates all of the ports on your computer plus additional ports. The port replicator allows you to have an easy one step connect/disconnect to the various cables in the back of your computer.
Line-out Line-in Mic-in
USB
Video-out
External monitor
PS/2 keyboard
PS/2 mouse
*No function
Serial
Parallel
DC-in
Ports on the Port Replicator
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Port Replicator Installation Instructions
DC In
Connects the AC adapter output connector to this jack to recharge the battery and supply power to the computer.
Caution: Use only the supplied AC adapter with
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your computer. Other adapters can cause serious damage to the electronic circuits.
Parallel (25-pin)
Serial (9-pin)
(25-pin)
PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 Mouse
External Monitor (15-pin)
Video-out
Line-out
Line-in
Microphone-in
Connects to a parallel printer or other device that uses a standard parallel interface. ECP compatible.
Connects to external devices such as a serial printer. 16550 UART compatible.
This port has no function. Do not connect any peripheral to this port.
Connects to an external PS/2 keyboard or numeric keypad. If you are connecting a keyboard with a 5-pin DIN connector, you need to purchase a 6-pin mini-DIN adapter.
Connects to an external PS/2 mouse.
Connects to an external analog monitor.
Connects to a television monitor via its video­input jack. Use a standard RCA cable.
Connects to a line out device such as headphones or amplified speakers.
Connects to a line in device such as a synthesizer, stereo walkman or audio CD player.
Connects to an external microphone.
USB
Connects to a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device such as a USB mouse or keyboard.
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Port Replicator Installation Instructions
Connecting the Port Replicator
To connect the port replicator, align the right and left sides of your computer to the corresponding edges of the port replicator. Slide the port replicator towards the computer, being careful to also align the port replicator connector and the guide pins on the connector to the connector on the back of the computer.
The port replicator is fully engaged when the release levers on both sides of the port replicator has clipped onto the matching holes on the sides of the computer.
Guide Pins
Release Lever
Connecting the Port Replicator
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Port Replicator Installation Instructions
Disconnecting the Port Replicator
To detach the port replicator, press the two release levers on both sides, then push back to disconnect the option from the computer.
Disconnecting the Port Replicator
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