Acer 2430 Series manual Taking the computer home, What to bring to meetings, What to take with you

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Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is 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 being in Sleep mode for a period of time.

What to bring to meetings

If your meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer. If your meeting will be longer, 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. 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 that you have removed all media and compact disks 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.

Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen.

What to take with you

Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you:

AC adapter and power cord

The printed User's Guide

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Contents TravelMate 2430 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Page Page Page Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view Closed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view # Icon DescriptionIcon Item Description Right viewRear view Base view Specifications English English Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadKey Description Windows keysHotkeys EManager on Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 Fn + F3Euro symbol Special keysUsing a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioAcer eSettings Using the system utilitiesAcer eRecovery Acer eManagerAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My ComputerFrequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer English Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USBInstalling memory PC Card slotBios utility Boot sequenceUsing software Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecoveryCreate backup Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CDChange password Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Important safety instructions English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement EN 61000-3-2/-3 Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity ZL6Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index CD-ROMEnglish