Acer TravelMate 4400 Traveling with the computer, What to take with you, Special considerations

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What to take with you

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

AC adaptor and power cord

The printed User's Guide

Special considerations

Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:

Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you.

If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat.

Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature.

Setting up a home office

If you frequently work on your computer at home, you may want to purchase a second AC adaptor for use at home. With a second AC adaptor, you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home.

If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse.

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

English

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 carrying it into the gate area.

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 4400 SeriesPage First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adaptor Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Taking your notebook PC with you Power managementSecuring your computer Expanding through optionsTroubleshooting Acer eRecoveryRegulations and safety notices Front view TravelMate tourDescription See Launch keys on page 10 for more details Closed front viewIcon Description # Icon Description Left viewRear view Right viewBase view Specifications English English Icon Function Description IndicatorsLaunch keys Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardHotkeys Windows keysFn + F2 Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1EManager. See Acer eManager on Fn + F3Special keys Euro symbolEjecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeAcer eManager Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Want to set up my location to use the internal modemInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take to long meetings Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to take with you Special considerationsWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USBInserting a PC Card PC Card slotBoot sequence Bios utilityPassword Enable disk-to-disk recoveryUsing software Playing DVD moviesPower management Create backup Acer eRecoveryCreate factory default image CD Restore from backupRe-install bundled software without CD Change password Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Operation conditionsDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR Modem noticesList of applicable countries English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio device regulatory notice General EN 61000-3-2/-3 European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index English