84 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual
Using Options
You can order the following options for your Ascentia M
computer from your authorized AST reseller:
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An extra AC adapter.
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An auto/airline adapter that enables you to charge the
computer’s battery and operate the computer while in an
automobile or an airplane.
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An extra battery pack.
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An upgraded hard drive. Optional hard drives are
available to fit in the hard drive compartment or the
SmartBay.
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8, 16, 32, and 64 MB memory modules that enable you to
upgrade your computer’s memory.
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A battery cradle that charges the battery outside the
computer.
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An external numeric keypad.
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A CD-ROM drive and floppy cable for computers that do
not ship with these items.
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Docking options that enable you to use your computer
like a desktop computer.
The options that are available may change periodically. Contact
your AST reseller for updated information.
AC Adapter
The optional AC adapter operates in the same way as the
adapter that came with your computer does. See “Attaching the
AC Adapter” on page 7 for information about the AC adapter.
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