Acer TravelMate 530 Traveling with the computer, Traveling internationally with the computer

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30	1 Getting to know your TravelMate

Traveling with the computer

“when you are traveling greater distances, 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)

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 traveling 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:

•AC adapter

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Contents TravelMate 530 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 Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Left view Right view Rear view English Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Indicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Lock keys Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHot keys Hot key Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelWireless Communication Button Launch KeysLaunch key Default application Mail DetectionTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Scroll Tap Button Optical drive StorageHard disk Ejecting the optical drive trayRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Adjusting the volume AudioPower management Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate 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 computerSpecial considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Universal Serial BusIeee 1394 port PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardUpgrade options Connecting to Acer EasyPort replicatorMemory upgrade Installing memoryEnglish Using system utilities Launch ManagerBios Utility English Troubleshooting my Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerPrinter 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 Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoPorts Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device EnvironmentOptions PowerSystem English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important safety instructionsModem notices TBREnglish Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeTick notice Index Types