Taking your notebook PC with you 41
Disconnecting from the desktop 41
Moving around 41
Preparing the computer 41
What to bring to meetings 42
Taking the computer home 42
Preparing the computer 42
What to take with you 42
Special considerations 43
Setting up a home office 43
Traveling with the computer 43
Preparing the computer 43
What to take with you 43
Special considerations 44
Traveling internationally with the computer 44
Preparing the computer 44
What to bring with you 44
Special considerations 44
Securing your computer 45
Using a computer security lock 45
Using passwords 45
Entering passwords 46
Setting passwords 46
Expanding through options 47
Connectivity options 47
Fax/data modem 47
Built-in network feature 48
Fast Infrared (FIR) (for selected models) 48
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 49
IEEE 1394 port (for selected models) 49
PC Card slot 50
ExpressCard (for selected models) 51
Installing memory 52
BIOS utility 53
Boot sequence 53
Enable disk-to-disk recovery 53
Password 53
Using software 54
Playing DVD movies 54
Power management 55
Acer eRecovery Management 55
Create backup 56
Restore from backup 56
Create factory default image CD 57
Re-install bundled software without CD 57
Change password 58
Troubleshooting 59
