Acer 260 series manual Moving around with your TravelMate, Disconnecting from the desktop

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1 Getting to know your TravelMate

Moving around with your TravelMate

This section gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.

Disconnecting from the desktop

Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories:

1Save your work in progress.

2Remove any media, diskette or compact disc, from the drive(s).

3Shut down the operating system.

4Turn off the computer.

5Close the display cover.

6Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter.

7Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices.

8Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer.

Moving around

“when you are just moving within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting room”

Preparing the computer

Before moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display.

If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer:

1Click on Start, Turn Off Computer.

2Click on Turn Off.

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Contents TravelMate 220/260 series Page Iii Page First things first Your guidesBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ExpansionIndicators Icon Function DescriptionLock keys Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadHot keys Windows keysKeyDescription Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons AcerMedia drive StorageHard disk Ejecting the CD or DVD trayPlaying DVD movies Region Code Country or RegionFloppy drive Inserting and ejecting a disketteAdjusting the volume AudioPower management Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate 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 with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerSpecial considerations Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page AcerMedia bay modules Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Modem NetworkUniversal Serial Bus Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory Using system utilities Launch ManagerBios Utility My computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Floppy drive cannot access a disketteCD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Serial mouse does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Connectors and there is only one PS/2 port on the computerPrinter does not work Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionError Messages Corrective Action International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoPorts Weight and dimensionsPower EnvironmentOptions Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesCTR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement VarningLCD pixel statement Year 2000 compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Index Types