Acer 5000 Series 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 Users Guide Ferrari 5000 SeriesPage Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical powerProduct servicing Disposal instructions Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safetyMercury advisory Finding your comfort zone Tips and information for comfortable useTaking care of your vision Vii Developing good work habitsFirst things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Using the system utilities Securing your computer Index Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyAC mode Adapter mode Acer ePower ManagementDC mode Battery mode To create a new power profileBattery status Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer ePerformance Management Front view Your Acer notebook tourIcon Item Description Programs. See Easy-launch buttons on Closed front viewIcon Description English Left view Right view Hdmi Rear viewBase view Specifications English English English Acpi Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Using the keyboardLock keys and embedded numeric keypad Lock key DescriptionHotkeys Windows keysKey Description Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Acer EmpoweringFn + F2 Technology onSpecial keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Installation Using the Bluetooth wireless optical mouseRecharging the Bluetooth mouse UsageEnglish Package contents Acer Bluetooth VoIP PhoneGetting to know your VoIP phone LayoutCharging the phone LED indicatorsInstalling Acer VCM Using Acer VCM Voice Connection ManagerUsing Acer VCM Info barMenu item Function Connecting the phone to your notebookIM Control tab General tabEnglish Using the phone Ejecting the optical CD or DVD disk Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeGetting to know your Acer OrbiCam Acer OrbiCamRotating the Acer OrbiCam # ItemResolution Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Basic settings Camera SettingsOptions Capture settings Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcamCapturing photos/videos Pictures and My Videos folderEnabling the Acer VisageON Using the face tracking feature Using video effects selected models only Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilitiesLaunch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirusScans panel, click Run Full System Scan Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workEnglish International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USBInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Boot sequence Bios utilityInstalling memory Password Enable disk-to-disk recoveryUsing software Playing DVD moviesAcer eRecovery Management Power managementRestore from backup Create backupRe-install bundled software without CD Create factory default image CDChange password Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Operation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of applicable countries TBREnglish LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement English ZC3 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity for CE Marking LCD panel ergonomic specifications CD-ROM IndexEnglish