Acer 2300 Series manual What to bring with you, Special considerations, Setting up a home office

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Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen

What to bring with you

Unless you already have some items at home, bring the following items with you:

AC adapter and power cord

The printed user’s guide

AcerMedia drive module(s) (manufacturing option)

Special considerations

Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:

Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you.

If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat.

Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is greater than 18°F (10°C), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature.

Setting up a home office

If you frequently work on your computer at home, you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home. With a second AC adapter, you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home.

If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse.

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Contents User’s Guide TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 SeriesPage Your guides First things firstBasic 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 Contents Customizing my computer Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription English Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Fn-F11 Using the keyboardLock keys Lock Key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffWindows keys Fn-F3 Hot keysHot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Fn-F2Fn-F8 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F6 Fn-F7Euro symbol Special KeyUS dollar sign Launch keys Description Default ApplicationEnglish Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Center Tap Ejecting the CD or DVD tray StorageHard disk Optical driveAcerMedia bay only in TravelMate Region Code Country or Region Playing DVD moviesPower management Adjusting the volumeAudio Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundTaking 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 internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerWhat to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockSetting a password English Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsModem Fast infrared NetworkIeee 1394 port Universal Serial BusInserting a PC Card PC Card slotIn-1 card reader Port expansion devices Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsEnglish Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Acer eManager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityTo D Recovery Disc to Disc Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit English My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsImage is not full-screen CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Printer does not work Troubleshooting tipsError Messages Corrective Action Error messagesITW Requesting serviceBefore you call English Specifications Page Microprocessor Audio Dimensions English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensList of Applicable Countries TBRFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory Notice European Union EU GeneralFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 2004/6/1 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity English Index DVD