Acer 4520 manual Traveling with the computer, Special considerations, Setting up a home office

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Special considerations

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

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

If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry 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 10 °C (18 °F), 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 carrying 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.

Traveling with the computer

When you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client's office building or traveling locally.

Preparing the computer

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 carrying it into the gate area.

What to take with you

Take the following items with you:

AC adapter

Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s)

Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer

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Contents Aspire 4520/4520G/4220 Series Users GuidePage Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructionsTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical power Replacing the battery pack Product servicingAdditional safety information Telephone line safetyOperating environment Medical devicesVehicles Potentially explosive environmentsEmergency calls Disposal instructions Mercury advisoryTips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your visionDeveloping good work habits Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Using the system utilities Securing your computer Power management Acer eRecovery Management Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordAcer eNet Management for selected models Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management for selected models Using power plansTo create a new power plan To switch between power plansTo delete a power plan Battery statusAcer eAudio Management Acer ePresentation Management for selected models Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models Acer eLock Management for selected models Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management for selected models Windows Mobility Center Your Acer notebook tour Front viewIcon Item Description Speakers Closed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view # Icon DescriptionRight view Rear view# Icon Item Description Base view Hard disk baySpecifications PlatformStorage Dimensions Options Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch buttons Icon Function DescriptionTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock offLock keys and embedded numeric keypad Lock key DescriptionWindows keys KeyDescriptionHotkeys Euro symbol Special keysUS dollar sign Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + ←Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing Dolby Home Theater for surround/ multi-channel sound Set playback as digital outputEnglish Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager English Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work English Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimising battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionAcer Arcade for selected models Finding and playing content SettingsDisplay Settings Audio Settings Arcade controlsNavigation controls Player controlsBackground mode Virtual keyboardCinema Slide Show settings AlbumEditing Pictures Video Playing a video fileCapturing video TV models only SnapshotMusic TV for selected modelsTime-shift functionality Recorded TVScheduling recordings Program guideTV settings Using TeleText functionsFind program English Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Remote control for selected models Remote functions Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe VideoMagicianTV Joy selected models only SportsCap selected models only DVDivine Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to meetingsWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsExpanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USBIeee 1394 port ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory Bios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordUsing software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backupBurn backup disc Restore and recoveryTroubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices FCC noticeOperation conditions Modem notices Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Article 3.1a Health and Safety Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU Article 3.1b EMCList of applicable countries FCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Acer Computer Shanghai Limited EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV functionLCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROMEnglish
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