Acer 8100 Series manual Traveling with the computer, Setting up a home office

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Setting up a home office

If you frequently work on your computer at home, you may want to purchase a second AC adaptor for use at home. With a second AC adaptor, 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 adaptor

Spare, fully-charged battery pack(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 discs to hand-held metal detectors.

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Contents TravelMate 8100 Series User’s GuidePage First things first Your guidesTurning 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 Operation conditions Please refer to Frequently-asked questions onContents Page Troubleshooting my computer Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Programs. See Launch keys on Closed front viewTouchpad basics on page 20 for more details English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications Weight with battery AudioKeyboard and pointing device PortsDimensions PowerOptions/Accessories EnvironmentIndicators Icon Function DescriptionUsing the keyboard Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Desired action Num Lock on Num Lock offKey Description Windows keysShift+ Hot keys Hot Icon Function Description Key Fn+F7 Fn+F8Fn+↑ Fn+↓Euro symbol English Launch key Default application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsLeft button Right Main touchpad Centre Function Button Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing system utilities Acer GridVistaAcer eManager Launch Manager Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your Notebook Moving around Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to take with you Special considerationsSetting up a home office Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing the Smart Card Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecurePlatinumSecure Options Smart Card Manager Change PasswordEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Fast InfraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Installing memory Bios Utility Boot sequenceDisc to Disc Recovery enable PasswordPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power management Acer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordMultilingual operating system installation Acer disc-to-disc recoveryRestore without a Recovery CD English English My computer Key link http//global.acer.com Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Printer does not workError messages Troubleshooting tipsError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR List of Applicable Countries For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008For 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 EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 English Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/3/2