Acer 540 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, discettes or compact discs, from the drive(s).

3Shut down the computer.

4Close the display cover.

5Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter.

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

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

Moving around

Preparing the computer

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

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 slide 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, Turn off Computer (Windows XP).

2Click on Turn Off (Windows XP).

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Contents TravelMate 540 series User’s guidePage 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 Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewGetting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view English Bottom view HDDFeatures PerformanceDisplay Multimedia ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics ExpansionIndicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Using the keyboard Special keysLock keys Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHot keys Hot key Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelWireless Communication Button Launch KeysMail Detection Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Scroll Tap Button Storage Hard DiskOptical drive Ejecting the optical drive trayUsing software Playing DVD moviesAdjusting the volume AudioPower 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 computerWhat to bring with you Using a computer security lock Securing your computerUsing passwords Entering passwordsSetting passwords English Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial BusIeee 1394 port PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardUpgrade options Connecting to Acer EasyPort replicatorMemory upgrade Installing memoryEnglish Using system utilities Launch ManagerBios Utility English Troubleshooting my Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name English Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions Keyboard and pointing devicePorts EnvironmentPower SystemOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensTBR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement VarningLCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeTick notice Regulatory InformationCanada Industry Canada IC Europe EU Declaration of ConformityUSA Federal Communications Commission FCC Exposure to Radio Frequency RadiationEnglish Index Password