Acer 210 series manual Traveling with the computer, Traveling internationally with the computer

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Traveling with the computer

“when you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client’s office building or traveling locally”

Preparing the computer

Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when bringing it into the gate area.

What to bring with you

Bring the following items with you:

•AC adapter

•Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s)

•Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer

•AcerMedia drive module(s)

Special considerations

In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling:

•Always take the computer as carry-on luggage.

•If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector.

•Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors.

Traveling internationally with the computer

“when you are moving from country to country”

Preparing the computer

Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.

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Contents TravelMate 210 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 my computerTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Description Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description IndicatorsLock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Description Windows keysHot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolLaunch Keys Touchpad basics TouchpadPage Ejecting the CD or DVD tray StorageHard disk AcerMedia driveRegion Code Country or Region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Audio Adjusting the volumePower management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundWhat 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 internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerWhat to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsAcerMedia bay modules PC Card slot Fax/data modemUniversal Serial Bus Ejecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardMemory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Customizing my computer Launch Manager Using system utilitiesBios Utility My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenPrinter does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not workTroubleshooting my computer Using PC-Doctor Troubleshooting tipsError Messages Corrective Action Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Page Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storagePorts Weight and dimensionsTemperature Battery packOptions AC adapterAppendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Rsxmgi 1SHIQRSXMGIW Page 0EWIVGSQTPMERGIWXEXIQIRX 0MXLMYQFEXXIVWXEXIQIRX Appendix B Notices Index Qiqsv Evverx