Acer TravelMate 360 Traveling with the computer, Traveling internationally with the computer

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32	1 G etting to know your Tra velMa te

Traveling with the computer

“when you a re moving within a la rgerdista nc e, forinsta nc e, from your offic e building to a c lient’s offic e building or tra veling loc a lly”

Preparing the computer

Prepa re the c omputer a s if you were ta king it home . Ma ke sure tha t the ba ttery in the c omputer is c ha rged. Airport sec urity ma y require you to turn on your c omputer when bringing it into the ga te a rea .

What to bring with you

Bring the following items with you:

•AC a da pter

•Spa re, fully-c ha rged ba ttery pa c k(s)

•Additiona l printer driver files if you pla n to use a nother printer

•Ea syLink module

Special considerations

In a ddition to the guidelines for ta king the c omputer home, follow these guidelines to protec t your c omputer while tra veling:

•Alwa ys ta ke the c omputer a s c a rry-on lugga ge .

•Ifpossible, ha ve the c omputerinspec ted by ha nd. Airport sec urity X-ra y ma c hines a re sa fe, but do not put the c omputer through a meta l detec tor.

•Avoid exposing floppy disks to ha nd-held meta l detec tors.

Traveling internationally with the computer

“when you a re moving from c ountry to c ountry”

Preparing the computer

Prepa re the c omputer a s you would norma lly prepa re it for tra veling.

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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 Front view TravelMate tourDescription Etting to know your Tra velMa te Left view Right view Rear viewDescription Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionNum Loc k Lights when Num Loc k is a c tiva ted Using the keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadHot keys Windows keysKey Description 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 ButtonsConnecting and disconnecting the EasyLink combo drive StorageHard disk EasyLink combo driveEtting to know your Tra velMa te Using software Ejecting a floppy diskEjecting the optical drive tray Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Adjusting the volume AudioBasic power management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerWhat to bring with you Using the SmartCard Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Page Registering your smart card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options SmartCard Manager Change PasswordEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Etting to know your Tra velMa te Computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast infraredUniversal Serial Bus PC Card slotsInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardUpgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory 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 computerKeyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemInfrared port does not work Troubleshooting your c omputer Troubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionError Messages Corrective Action International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Page Troubleshooting your c omputer Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions TemperaturePorts Humidity non-condensingAC adapter Battery packOptions Appendix a Spec ific a tions Appendix B This a ppendix lists the genera l notic es of your c omputer FCC notice Use conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesCTR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Year 2000 compliance statement Lithium battery statement98-32 Macrovision copyright protection notice Index Messa ges error