Acer 540 manual Traveling with the computer, Traveling internationally with the computer

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Traveling with the computer

Preparing the computer

If you are traveling greater distances, for instance, from your office building to a client’s office building or traveling locally.

Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when bringing it into the gate area.

What to bring with you

Bring the following items with you:

•AC adapter

•Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s)

Special considerations

In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling:

•Always take the computer as carry-on luggage.

•If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector.

•Avoid exposing floppy discs to hand-held metal detectors.

Traveling internationally with the computer

Preparing the computer

If you are traveling from country to country.

Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.

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Contents User’s guide TravelMate 540 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 Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourGetting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view English HDD Bottom viewFeatures PerformanceDisplay Expansion MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsIcon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Using the keyboard Special keysLock keys Embedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Description Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Hot keysEnglish Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolLaunch Keys Wireless Communication ButtonMail Detection Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Scroll Tap Button Ejecting the optical drive tray StorageHard Disk Optical drivePlaying DVD movies Using softwareAudio Adjusting the volumePower management 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 lockEntering passwords Using passwordsSetting passwords English Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Universal Serial Bus Built-in network featurePC Card slot Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardConnecting to Acer EasyPort replicator Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Memory upgradeEnglish Launch Manager Using system utilitiesBios Utility English Troubleshooting my Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenWant 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 Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageEnvironment Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device PortsPower SystemOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensTBR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statementRegulatory Information LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick noticeExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Canada Industry Canada ICEurope EU Declaration of Conformity USA Federal Communications Commission FCCEnglish Index Password