Acer 240, 250 manual Taking the computer home, What to bring to short meetings

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28	1 Getting to know your TravelMate

you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn-F4. Then close and latch the display.

When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display, and press and release the power switch. If the power indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off.

Press and release the power switch to turn the computer back on. Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after a period of time it is in Sleep mode. Turn the power on to wake up the computer from Hibernation mode.

What to bring to short meetings

A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 3.5 hours under most circumstances. If your meeting is shorter than that, you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer.

What to bring to long meetings

If your meeting will last longer than 3.5 hours or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room.

If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press Fn- F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer. Then tap any key or open the display to resume.

Taking the computer home

“when you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa”

Preparing the computer

After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home:

•Check if you have removed all media, diskettes and compact discs, from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head.

•Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall.

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Contents TravelMate 240/250 series User’s guide Page First things first Your guidesBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter English Getting to know your TravelMate Customizing my computerTroubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionIndicators in Cover Icon DescriptionUsing the keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHot keys Hot key Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Euro symbol Description Default application Launch KeysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Storage Hard diskOptical drive Ejecting the CD or DVD trayPlaying DVD movies Region Code Country or RegionFloppy drive Ejecting a disketteAudio Power management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerSpecial considerations Using a computer security lock Setting a passwordSecuring your computer Removing a password Changing a passwordSetting passwords English Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsModem Network Universal Serial BusPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory English Using system utilities Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook ManagerLaunch Manager Bios Utility Navigating the Bios UtilityInformation Parameter DescriptionVGA Bios MainTable below describes the parameters in the screen Advanced Primary Master Secondary Master Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing Security Boot Setting the Boot drive sequenceExit This menu contains the exit optionsComputer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerFloppy drive cannot access a diskette CD or DVD drive cannot access a discKeyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Printer does not workRequesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call English Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions PowerPorts EnvironmentOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditionsImportant safety instructions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens TBREnglish Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statementYear 2000 compliance statement LCD pixel statementTick notice Regulatory information for 802.11b WlanRegulatory Information Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation English Index Euro ===NT, ===NUCD ===SN DVD ===SNUsing ===OM-===ON Index

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