Acer LW80 manual Traveling with the computer, Setting up a home office, What to take with you

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Moving with your computer

Setting up a home office

If you frequently work on your computer at home, as well as at work, it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter. This will allow you to travel lighter, as you can keep an AC adapter in each location.

You might also find it worthwhile keeping a second set of peripherals at home, such as a keyboard, keypad, mouse and printer.

Traveling with the computer

Sometimes you might need to make longer trips with your computer.

Preparing the computer

Prepare the computer as you would for moving between your office and home. It is advisable to make sure that the battery is fully charged. If you are traveling by air, you might be required to turn on the computer during security checks.

What to take with you

It is advisable to take the following items with you:

AC adapter.

Spare, fully charged battery packs.

Additional printer driver files (if you plan to use another printer).

Phone and network cables (if you plan to use the computer's modem and network connections).

Special considerations

In addition to the considerations for taking your computer home, keep the following in mind:

Always take your computer as carry-on luggage.

If possible, have your computer manually inspected at security checks. Although the computer can pass safely through security X-ray machines, you should never expose it to a metal detector.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1670 Series Page 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 adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingEnglish Contents Peripherals and options Moving with your computerSoftware Troubleshooting English Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front viewGetting familiar with your computer Front view Left view EnglishRight view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric designExpansion Indicators # Icon Function DescriptionUsing the keyboard Lock keysLock Key Description Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys KeyHot keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionFn-F6 Euro symbol Special KeyUS dollar sign Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch Key Default Application Launch keysEnglish Storage Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive trayConnectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/Data modem Fast infrared Audio Setting a password Securing your computerSecurity slot English Battery power Page Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionPower management English Options Page External keyboard External display devicesExternal input devices External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesExpansion devices PC CardBattery pack Miscellaneous optionsIn-1 card reader Manufacturing Option AC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to short meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to long meetingsTaking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerWhat to take with you Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Using system utilities Acer eManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerWindows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Hot key FunctionFinding and playing content Advanced SettingsNavigation controls Player controlsDVD settings CinemaLanguage Album Slideshow settings Playing a video file Editing a video fileCopy backup your CD/DVD collection MusicData store files simply and easily Mode Supported Not SupportedAudio create your own greatest hits CDs Video your world in picturesAcer Disc to Disc Recovery Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond There is no audio coming from my computerMy external microphone does not work Optical drive cannot read a discWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Printer does not workRequesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoKeyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsAudio PortsOperating system PowerEnvironment OptionsEnglish Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR List of Applicable CountriesEnglish Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory Notice General FCC RF safety requirement European Union EUEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 101 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 103 104 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices Index 106 107 108