Acer TravelMate 4400 manual Traveling internationally with the computer, What to bring with you

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What to take with you

Take the following items with you:

•AC adaptor

•Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s)

•Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer

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 moving 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 adaptor

•Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling

•Spare, fully-charged battery packs

•Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer

•Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to customs officials

•International Travelers Warranty passport

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Contents TravelMate 4400 Series Users GuidePage Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adaptorPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Securing your computer Power managementTaking your notebook PC with you Expanding through optionsRegulations and safety notices Acer eRecoveryTroubleshooting Description TravelMate tourFront view Icon Description Closed front viewSee Launch keys on page 10 for more details Left view # Icon DescriptionRight view Rear viewBase view Specifications English English Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLaunch key Default application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows keys HotkeysEManager. See Acer 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 AudioUsing the system utilities Acer eManagerAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelBefore you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW You are required to provide the following information Name Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerWhat to take to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take to short meetings What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Special considerationsTraveling 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 Fast InfraredUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardBios utility Boot sequenceUsing software Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecovery Create backupRe-install bundled software without CD Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD Change password Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem notices TBRList of applicable countries English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio device regulatory notice General LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU EN 61000-3-2/-3FCC 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