Acer 1660 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 1660 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 computerTroubleshooting SoftwareEnglish Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front viewGetting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design Indicators Icon Function DescriptionKeyboard Lock keysDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHot keys Fn-F3Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F6 Euro symbol Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch Key Default Application Launch keysStorage Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive trayConnectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/Data modem Audio Securing your computer Security slotSetting a password English Battery power Page Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level 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 CardAC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to short meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to long meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Launch ManagerBios Setup Utility Restore without a Recovery CD OneButton Recovery OBRMultilingual operating system installation Setup password and exit Troubleshooting Page Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Keyboard does not respond There is no audio coming from my computerMy external microphone does not work Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemOptical drive cannot read a disc Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoPorts Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device EnvironmentOptions PowerOperating system English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesEnglish English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/3/5 Index Connecting Utility Bios Setup English English
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