Acer M1640, 1640Z manual Traveling internationally with the computer, What to bring with you

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Special considerations

In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling:

•Always take the computer as carry-on luggage.

•If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector.

•Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors.

Traveling internationally with the computer

When you are moving from country to country.

Preparing the computer

Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.

What to bring with you

Bring the following items with you:

•AC adapter

•Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling

•Spare, fully-charged battery packs

•Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer

•Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to customs officials

•International Travelers Warranty passport

Special considerations

Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally:

•When traveling in another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage. Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer.

•If you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in.

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Contents Aspire 1640 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Operation conditionsContents Page Page Page Description An Aspire tourFront view Closed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view # Icon DescriptionIcon Item Description Right viewRear view Base view Specifications English English Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadKey Description Windows keysHotkeys EManager on Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 Fn + F3US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer eManagerAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Norton AntiVirusHow do I check for viruses? Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Infrared port does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Acer Arcade for selected models InstantOn Arcade mode Arcade hotkeysDisplay Settings Finding and playing contentSettings Audio SettingsPlayer controls Arcade controlsNavigation controls Background mode Virtual keyboardCinema Editing pictures Slide show settingsAlbum Snapshot VideoPlaying a video file Editing videoAuthoring CD/DVDs MusicMake DVDs File type compatibility Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIRUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardEjecting an ExpressCard ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Installing memory Bios utilityBoot sequence Using software Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecoveryCreate factory default image CD Create backupRestore from backup Re-install bundled software without CD Change passwordEnglish Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Important safety instructions English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement EN 61000-3-2/-3 Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity ZL8Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index CD-ROMEnglish
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