Acer TravelMate 4400 Taking your notebook PC with you, Securing your computer, Power management

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Taking your notebook PC with you

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Disconnecting from the desktop

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Moving around

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Preparing the computer

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What to take to short meetings

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What to take to long meetings

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Taking the computer home

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Preparing the computer

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What to take with you

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Special considerations

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Setting up a home office

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Traveling with the computer

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Preparing the computer

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What to take with you

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Special considerations

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Traveling internationally with the computer30

Preparing the computer

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What to bring with you

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Special considerations

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Securing your computer

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Using a computer security lock

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Using passwords

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Entering passwords

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Setting passwords

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Expanding through options

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Connectivity options

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Fax/data modem

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Built-in network feature

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Fast Infrared

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Universal Serial Bus (USB)

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IEEE 1394 port

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PC Card slot

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BIOS utility

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Boot sequence

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Enable disk-to-disk recovery

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Password

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Using software

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Playing DVD movies

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 4400 SeriesPage Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking 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 Expanding through options Power managementTaking your notebook PC with you Securing your computerTroubleshooting 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 + F3 Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 EManager. See Acer eManager onSpecial 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 Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundWhat to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take to long meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to take with youWhat 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 utilityPlaying DVD movies Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Using softwarePower 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