Acer TravelMate 360 manual What to bring with you

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What to bring with you

Bring the following items with you:

•AC a da pter

•Power c ords tha t a re a ppropria te to the c ountry to whic h you a re tra veling

•Spa re, fully-c ha rged ba ttery pa c ks

•Ea syLink module

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

•Proof of purc ha se, in c a se you need to show it to c ustoms offic ia ls

•Interna tiona l Tra veler’s Wa rra nty pa ssport

Special considerations

Follow the sa me spec ia l c onsidera tions a s when tra veling with the c omputer. In a ddition, these tips a re useful when tra veling interna tiona lly:

•Whentra velingina notherc ountry,c hec ktha ttheloc a lAC volta ge a nd the AC a da pterpowerc ord spec ific a tions a re c ompa tible . If not, purc ha se a power c ord tha t is c ompa tible with the loc a l AC volta ge . Do not use c onverter kits sold for a pplia nc es to power the c omputer.

•Ifyou a re using the modem, c hec k ifthe modem a nd c onnec toris c ompa tible with the telec ommunic a tions system of the c ountry you a re tra veling in.

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Contents TravelMate 360 series Page Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packContents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting your computerTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Etting to know your Tra velMa te Left view Rear view Right viewDescription Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description IndicatorsNum Loc k Lights when Num Loc k is a c tiva ted Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Description Windows keysHot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Lic k on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolLaunch Keys Email checking function Launch key Default applicationEtting to know your Tra velMa te Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Ba r of Windows a pplic a tionsStorage Connecting and disconnecting the EasyLink combo driveHard disk EasyLink combo driveEtting to know your Tra velMa te Ejecting a floppy disk Using softwareEjecting the optical drive tray Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Audio Adjusting the volumeBasic power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computer What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer home What to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling 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 Fast infrared Built-in network featurePC Card slots Universal Serial BusEjecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardMemory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Port expansion devicesUstomizing your c omputer Lic k on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Launch ManagerLaunch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN Bios Utility Ustomizing your c omputer Troubleshooting your Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenInfrared 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 Corrective Action Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Page Troubleshooting your c omputer Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoTemperature Weight and dimensionsPorts 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 Use conditions FCC noticeCTR 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