Acer 2010 manual Taking the computer home, Setting up a home office, What to bring with you

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Moving with your computer

Taking the computer home

When you move between your office and home you will need to pre- pare your computer for the short trip.

Preparing the computer

After disconnecting your computer from the desktop, prepare the unit as follows:

1Remove all media from the drives. Loaded media can damage the drive heads during transit.

2Pack the computer in a protective case that is padded to guard against knocks. Make sure that the unit cannot slide around inside the case.

Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top of the computer, as this could result in damage to the screen.

What to bring with you

If you don't have spare items at home, it is advisable to take along the AC adapter and this User's Guide.

Special considerations

To protect your computer in transit, it is advisable to pay attention to the following:

Minimize the effect of temperature changes. Keep your computer with you instead of placing it in storage holds.

Avoid leaving your computer in a hot car.

Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation to form in your computer. Before turning the computer on, allow it to return to room temperature, and then check the screen for signs of condensation. If the temperature change is greater than 10°C (18°F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly by placing it in a room with a temperature between the outside and room temperatures.

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.

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Contents Acer Aspire 2010 Series Page Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guides Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingEnglish Contents Moving with your computer Operating on battery powerPeripherals and options SoftwareTroubleshooting Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexEnglish Your computer Page Tour of your computer Open viewGetting familiar with your computer Front view Top view Left view Right view Rear view Description Ieee 1394 port Connects Ieee 1394 devices Bottom view Features Display Indicators English Keyboard Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Windows keys Shift +Hot keys Fn + F3Euro key Touchpad Touchpad basicsEnglish Launch keys Storage Ejecting the optical discEmergency ejection of the optical drive tray Connectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/data modem Audio Security slot PasswordsSecuring your computer English Battery power Page Conditioning a new battery pack Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Battery-low warning Power management English Options Page External keyboard External display devicesExternal input devices External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesTo insert a PC card Expansion devicesPC Card To remove a PC card Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring with you Setting up a home officeTaking the computer home Special considerationsTraveling with with computer What to take with youTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page System software Launch ManagerWindows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Finding and playing content Advanced SettingsNavigation controls Player controlsDVD settings VideoLanguage Album Slideshow settings Playing a video file Editing a video fileCopy backup your CD/DVD collection Audio create your own greatest hits CDsFile type compatibility Data store files simply and easilyVideo your world in pictures Bios Setup Utility English 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 Optical drive cannot read a discWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Printer does not workEnglish Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions Options English Appendix B 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 PC Card Inserting Removing Ports External display Parallel