Taking your notebook PC with you

36

Disconnecting from the desktop

36

Moving around

36

Preparing the computer

36

What to bring to meetings

37

Taking the computer home

37

Preparing the computer

37

What to take with you

37

Special considerations

38

Setting up a home office

38

Traveling with the computer

38

Preparing the computer

38

What to take with you

38

Special considerations

39

Traveling internationally with the computer

39

Preparing the computer

39

What to bring with you

39

Special considerations

39

Securing your computer

40

Using a computer security lock

40

Using passwords

40

Entering passwords

41

Setting passwords

41

Expanding through options

42

Connectivity options

42

Fax/data modem

42

Built-in network feature

43

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

43

PC Card slot

44

Installing memory

44

BIOS utility

45

Boot sequence

45

Enable disk-to-disk recovery

46

Password

46

Using software

46

Playing DVD movies

46

Power management

47

Acer eRecovery Management

47

Create backup

48

Restore from backup

48

Create factory default image CD

49

Re-install bundled software without CD

49

Change password

50

Troubleshooting

51

Troubleshooting tips

51

Error messages

51

Regulations and safety notices

53

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