Acer 2350 manual Moving around with your TravelMate, Disconnecting from the desktop

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate

Moving around with your TravelMate

This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.

Disconnecting from the desktop

Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories:

1Save your work in progress.

2Remove any media, floppy discs or compact discs, from the drive(s).

3Shut down the computer.

4Close the display cover.

5Disconnect the cord from the AC adaptor.

6Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices.

7Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer.

Moving around

When you are just moving within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting room.

Preparing the computer

Before moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then press and release the power button.

If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer:

1Click on Start, Shut Down... or Turn off Computer (Windows XP).

2Select Shut down and click on OK, or select Turn Off (Windows 2000).

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Contents TravelMate 2350 Series Users GuidePage First things first Your guidesTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Taking care of your AC adaptorCleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page Front open view TravelMate tourDescription Front view English Left view Right viewHDD Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaConnectivity ExpansionIndicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Lock keys Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock key Description CapsEmbedded numeric keypad Desired action Num Lock on Num Lock offWindows keys Key DescriptionHot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Fn+EscEuro symbol Hot key Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Launch key Default application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Tap Button Optical drive StorageHard disc Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Adjusting the volume Power managementAudio Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to take with you Special considerationsTraveling with the computer Setting up a home officeTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsComputer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory Acer eManager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios Utility Multilingual operating system installation Acer disc-to-disc recoveryRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Troubleshooting my Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workTroubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionRequesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call English Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoPorts Weight and dimensionsEnvironment System PowerOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensTBR Modem noticesList of Applicable Countries For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 English 2004/11/01 English Index