Acer 2100, MS2154W 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 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 2100/2600 Series User’s GuidePage First things first Your guidesTaking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing English Contents Troubleshooting my computer Customizing my computerTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Indicators Icon Function DescriptionUsing the keyboard Lock keysLock Key Description Fn-F11Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypad+ R Windows keysKey Description Hot keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1Fn-F2 Fn-F3Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5 Fn-F6Fn-F7 Fn-F8Euro symbol Description Default Application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Center Tap Storage Hard diskOptical drive Ejecting the DVD trayPlaying DVD movies Region Code Country or RegionPower management AudioDisconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computerWhat 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 with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerWhat to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockSetting a password English Computer Page Modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Network Universal Serial BusPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory Using system utilities Click on Start, All Programs, then Notebook ManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerRestore without a Recovery CD To D Recovery Disc to DiscMultilingual operating system installation Setup password and exit My computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Printer does not work Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW English Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions System English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/3/5 Index DVD