Acer 6000 Series manual Traveling with the computer, Traveling internationally with the computer

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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 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)

AcerMedia drive module(s)

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

English

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

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Contents User’s Guide TravelMate 6000 seriesPage Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerYour TravelMate Page Front open view TravelMate tourDescription Front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view English Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayHuman-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Lock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Hot keysEnglish Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolEnglish Launch Keys Launch key Default applicationMail Detection Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Hard disk StorageAcerMedia bay Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Region code Country or region DVD movie will automatically play after a few secondsAudio Adjusting the volumeDVI-Digital DVI-D DVIDigital Visual InterfaceDVI-Integrated DVI-I Power management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerWhat to bring with you Using the Smart Card Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Smart Card Manager Change PasswordEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Entering passwords Using passwordsSetting passwords Computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Fast infrared Built-in network featureUniversal Serial Bus PC Card slot Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardPort expansion devices Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityEnglish My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenWant to eject the optical drive tray without turning on Printer does not work Power. I cannot eject the optical drive trayKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Troubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call English Specification Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageEnvironment Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device PortsSystem PowerOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesTick notice Telecommunications noticesTBR Declaration of Conformity List of Applicable CountriesImportant safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Lithium battery statementRegulatory Notice General Macrovision copyright protection noticeEuropean Union EU USA Federal Communications Commission FCC Canada Industry Canada ICEnglish English 2004/2/26 English Index Upgrading Warranty Windows keys International Traveler’s Warran