Acer 260 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, and press any key. If the power indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off. Press, slide and release the power switch to turn the computer back on. Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after a period of time it is in Sleep mode. Turn the power on to wake up the computer from Hibernation mode.

What to bring to short meetings

A fully charged battery runs the computer for about 2.5 hours under most circumstances. 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 2.5 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- F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer. Then tap any key or open the display to resume.

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.

•Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall.

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Contents TravelMate 220/260 series Page Iii Page Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayExpansion Human-centric design and ergonomicsIcon Function Description IndicatorsLock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKeyDescription Windows keysHot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Ejecting the CD or DVD tray StorageHard disk AcerMedia driveRegion Code Country or Region Playing DVD moviesInserting and ejecting a diskette Floppy driveAudio Adjusting the volumePower management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundWhat to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsAcerMedia bay modules Network ModemUniversal Serial Bus Ejecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Launch Manager Using system utilitiesBios Utility My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenSerial mouse does not work Floppy drive cannot access a disketteCD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work Connectors and there is only one PS/2 port on the computerWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageEnvironment Weight and dimensionsPower PortsOptions Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeCTR Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Year 2000 compliance statementLCD pixel statement Index Types