Acer TravelMate 360 manual Taking the computer home, What to bring to short meetings

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30	1 G etting to know your Tra velMa te

2Selec t Shut down a nd c lic k on OK. - or -

you c a n putthe c omputerin Sleep mode by pressing Fn-F4. Then c lose a nd la tc h the displa y.

When you a re rea dy to use the c omputera ga in, unla tc h a nd open the displa y, a nd press a ny key. If the power indic a tor is off, the c omputer ha s entered Hiberna tion mode a nd turned off. Press, slide a nd relea se the power switc h to turn the c omputer ba c k on. Note tha t the

c omputer ma y enter Hiberna tion mode a fter it is in Sleep mode for a period of time . Turn the power on to wa ke up the c omputer from Hiberna tion mode .

What to bring to short meetings

A fully c ha rged ba ttery runs the c omputer for a bout 3 hours under most c irc umsta nc es. If your meeting is shorter tha n tha t, you proba bly do not need to bring a nything with you other tha n the c omputer.

What to bring to long meetings

If your meeting will la st longer tha n 3 hours or if your ba ttery is not fully c ha rged, you ma y wa nt to bring the AC a da pter with you to plug in your c omputer in the meeting room.

If the meeting room does not ha ve a n elec tric a l outlet, reduc e the dra in on the ba ttery by putting the c omputer in Sleep mode . Press Fn- F4 or c lose the displa y c over whenever you a re not a c tively using the c omputer. Then ta p a ny key or open the displa y to resume .

Taking the computer home

“when you a re moving from your offic e to your home or vic e versa ”

Preparing the computer

After disc onnec ting the c omputer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepa re the c omputer for the trip home:

•Ma ke sure tha t you ha ve removed a ny media , diskette a nd

c ompa c t disc , in the drive(s). Fa ilure to remove the media c a n da ma ge the drive hea d.

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Contents TravelMate 360 series Page First things first Your guidesBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingContents Troubleshooting your computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Etting to know your Tra velMa te Left view Right view Rear viewDescription Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Indicators Icon Function DescriptionNum Loc k Lights when Num Loc k is a c tiva ted Lock keys Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadKey Description Windows keysHot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Lic k on Start, Settings, Control PanelLaunch Keys Launch key Default application Email checking functionEtting to know your Tra velMa te Touchpad Touchpad basicsBa r of Windows a pplic a tions Function Left button Right Center Tap Button ButtonsHard disk Connecting and disconnecting the EasyLink combo driveStorage EasyLink combo driveEtting to know your Tra velMa te Ejecting the optical drive tray Using softwareEjecting a floppy disk Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Adjusting the volume AudioBasic power 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 computerWhat to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing the SmartCard Page Registering your smart card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Encrypt/Decrypt Change PasswordSmartCard Manager Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Etting to know your Tra velMa te Computer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast infraredUniversal Serial Bus PC Card slotsInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardInstalling memory Upgrade optionsMemory upgrade Port expansion devicesUstomizing your c omputer Launch Manager Lic k on Start, Programs, then Notebook ManagerLaunch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN Bios Utility Ustomizing your c omputer Troubleshooting your Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Troubleshooting your c omputer Troubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionError Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Page Troubleshooting your c omputer Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoPorts Weight and dimensionsTemperature Humidity non-condensingOptions Battery packAC adapter Appendix a Spec ific a tions Appendix B This a ppendix lists the genera l notic es of your c omputer FCC notice Use conditionsCTR Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement 98-32 Lithium battery statementYear 2000 compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Index Messa ges error