What to take with you 31
Special considerations 31
Setting up a home office 32
Traveling with the computer 32
Preparing the computer 32
What to take with you 32
Special considerations 32
Traveling internationally with the computer 33
Preparing the computer 33
What to bring with you 33
Special considerations 33
Securing your computer 34
Using a computer security lock 34
Using passwords 34
Entering passwords 35
Setting passwords 35
Expanding through options 37
Connectivity options 37
Fax/Data modem 37
Built-in network feature 38
Fast Infrared 38
Universal Serial Bus 39
IEEE 1394 port 39
PC Card slot 40
BIOS Utility 42
Boot sequence 42
Disc to Disc Recovery enable 42
Password 42
Using software 43
Playing DVD movies 43
Power management 44
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Acer eRecovery 45
Create backup 45
Restore from backup 46
Create factory default image CD 46
Re-install bundled software without CD 47
Change password 47
Acer disc-to-disc recovery 48
Multilingual operating system installation 48
Restore without a Recovery CD 48