Acer 6492 Series, 6492G manual Traveling internationally with the computer, What to bring with you

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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)

•Acer MediaBay battery pack

•Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer

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 disks to hand-held metal detectors.

Traveling internationally with the computer

When you are moving from country to country.

Preparing the computer

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

What to bring with you

Bring the following items with you:

•AC adapter

•Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling

•Spare, fully-charged battery packs

•Acer MediaBay battery packs

•Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 6492 SeriesPage Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Using electrical power Product servicing Guidelines for safe battery usagePotentially explosive environments Replacing the battery packMedical devices Additional safety informationTelephone line safety Operating environmentPotentially explosive environments VehiclesMercury advisory Emergency calls Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zoneDeveloping good work habits Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Xvi Contents Taking your notebook PC with you Using the system utilitiesFrequently asked questions Battery packIndex Power management Acer eRecovery ManagementTroubleshooting Regulations and safety noticesPage Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management Empowering Technology To switch between power plans Acer ePower ManagementUsing power plans To create a new power planBattery status To delete a power planAcer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view See Easy-launch buttons on page 25 for more See Indicators on page 24 for more detailsSee FineTrack basics on page 26 for more details Icon Description Closed front view# Icon Description Left viewIcon Item Description Right viewRear view Base view Platform SpecificationsDimensions Interface Options Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default applicationFunction Left button Right button FineTrack and FineTrack buttonsFineTrack basics Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock key Description Using the keyboardDesired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadKeyDescription Windows keysHotkey Icon Function Description HotkeysUS dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volumeAcer TPM-based Bio-Protection for selected models Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Select Tasks & Scans Norton Internet SecurityHow do I check for viruses? Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimising battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warningMoving around Disconnecting from the desktopDisconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+ Taking your notebook PC with youWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to take with youWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerSpecial considerations Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USBEjecting a PC Card Installing memoryPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power managementCreate backup Acer eRecovery ManagementRestore and recovery Burn backup discError messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English Operation conditions Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens List of applicable countries TBREnglish Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Article 3.1b EMC Article 3.1a Health and SafetyRadio device regulatory notice General European Union EUEnglish FCC RF safety requirement English LC1 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of ConformityAcer Computer Shanghai Limited Declaration of Conformity for CE MarkingLCD panel ergonomic specifications CD-ROM IndexEnglish