Acer 260 series manual Traveling with the computer, Traveling internationally with the computer

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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 bringing it into the gate area.

What to bring with you

Bring the following items with you:

•AC adapter

•Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s)

•Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer

•AcerMedia drive module(s)

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 disks to hand-held metal detectors.

Traveling internationally with the computer

“when you are moving from country to country”

Preparing the computer

Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.

What to bring with you

Bring the following items with you:

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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 computer Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion Human-centric design and ergonomicsIcon Function Description IndicatorsSpecial keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offHot keys Windows keysKeyDescription Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Hard disk StorageAcerMedia drive Ejecting the CD or DVD trayRegion Code Country or Region Playing DVD moviesInserting and ejecting a diskette Floppy driveAudio Adjusting the volumePower management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktop Moving 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 Entering passwords Setting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page AcerMedia bay modules Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Network ModemUniversal Serial Bus Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting 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-screenCD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Floppy drive cannot access a disketteKeyboard does not respond 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 Corrective Action Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoPower Weight and dimensionsPorts EnvironmentOptions Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesCTR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statementLCD pixel statement Year 2000 compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Index Types