Acer 4650 Series, 4150 Series manual Moving around with your notebook PC, Securing your computer

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Moving around with your notebook PC

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Disconnecting from the desktop

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Moving around

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Preparing the computer

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What to take to short meetings

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What to bring to long meetings

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Taking the computer home

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Preparing the computer

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What to take with you

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Special considerations

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Setting up a home office

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Traveling with the computer

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Preparing the computer

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What to take with you

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Special considerations

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Traveling internationally with the computer31

Preparing the computer

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What to bring with you

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Special considerations

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Securing your computer

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Using a computer security lock

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Using passwords

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Entering passwords

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Setting passwords

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Expanding through options

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Connectivity options

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Fax/Data modem

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Built-in network feature

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Fast Infrared

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Universal Serial Bus

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IEEE 1394 port

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PC Card slot

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BIOS utility

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Boot sequence

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Disk to disk recovery enable

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Password

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Using software

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Playing DVD movies

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 4150/4650 SeriesPage Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your AC adaptor Taking care of your computerOperation conditions Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Please refer to Frequently asked questions onContents Securing your computer Moving around with your notebook PCExpanding through options Troubleshooting Power management Acer eRecoveryRegulations and safety notices Front view TravelMate tourDescription Icon Item Description Closed front viewLeft view Programs. See Launch keys on page 10 for# Icon Description Right viewBottom view Rear viewMemory compartment Houses the computers main memory Specifications Connectivity Display and videoAudio Ports Weight with batteryDimensions Keyboard and pointing deviceSystem compliance PowerOptions Icon Function Description IndicatorsLaunch keys Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardHot keys Windows keysKey Description Acer eManager on Hot key Icon Function DescriptionSee Acer eManager on Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeAcer eManager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Infrared port does not work Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call English Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your notebook Moving aroundWhat to bring to long meetings What to take to short meetingsWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsEnglish Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Fast Infrared Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial BusInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Installing memory Bios utilityUsing software Boot sequenceDisk to disk recovery enable PasswordRegion code Country or region Power managementCreate backup Acer eRecoveryCreate factory default image CD Restore from backupChange password Re-install bundled software without CDError messages Corrective action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Error messagesEnglish Energy Star Guidelines Compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Operation conditionsTBR Modem noticesFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 List of Applicable CountriesFor modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General Macrovision copyright protection noticeEuropean Union EU FCC RF safety requirementEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index English