Acer TravelMate 530 manual Moving around with your TravelMate, Disconnecting from the desktop

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Moving around with your TravelMate

This section gives you tips and hints 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 computer.

4Close the display cover.

5Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter.

6Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices.

7Disconnect 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; then slide and release the power switch.

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 (Windows XP).

2Click on Turn Off (Windows XP).

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Contents User’s guide TravelMate 530 seriesPage Your guides First things firstTaking 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 Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Left view Right view Rear view English Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description IndicatorsEnglish Lock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Description Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Hot keysEnglish Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolLaunch Keys Wireless Communication ButtonMail Detection Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Scroll Tap Button Ejecting the optical drive tray StorageHard disk Optical driveRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Audio 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 Computer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Universal Serial Bus Built-in network featurePC Card slot Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardConnecting to Acer EasyPort replicator Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Memory upgradeEnglish Launch Manager Using system utilitiesBios Utility English Troubleshooting my Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenPrinter does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW You are required to provide the following information Name English Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageEnvironment Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device PortsOptions PowerSystem English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeTBR Important safety instructionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensEnglish Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementTick notice Index Types