Acer 380 series manual Taking the computer home, What to bring to short meetings

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you can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing Fn-F4. Then close and latch the display.

When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; then press and release the power button.

Note: If the sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off. If the power indicator is off but the sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on. Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after it is in Sleep mode for a period of time.

What to bring to short meetings

A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 4.5 hours (with 6- cell battery pack). If your meeting is shorter than that, you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer.

What to bring to long meetings

If your meeting will last longer than 4.5 hours, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room.

If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press Fn-F4or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer. To resume, open the display (if closed); then press and release the power button.

Taking the computer home

“when you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa”

Preparing the computer

After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home:

•Check if you have removed all media, diskettes and compact discs, from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head.

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Contents User’s guide TravelMate 380 seriesPage Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting my computer TravelMate Page Front open view TravelMate tourDescription Getting to know your TravelMate Front view Left view HDD Right viewRear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Description Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Keyboard Hot keysEnglish Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolEnglish Launch Keys Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Hard disk StorageIeee 1394 Optical drive Ejecting the Ieee 1394 optical drive trayPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Audio Adjusting the volumePower management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat 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 computerSpecial considerations Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsComputer 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 English Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityMultilingual operating system installation Disk to Disk RecoveryRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Troubleshooting my Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemError messages Troubleshooting tipsError Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWEnglish Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoPorts Weight and dimensionsEnvironment System PowerOptions English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of Applicable Countries TBRFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 2004/6/1 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Index Types