Music 56
Background mode 56
Taking your notebook PC with you 57
Disconnecting from the desktop 57
Moving around 57
Preparing the computer 57
What to bring to meetings 58
Taking the computer home 58
Preparing the computer 58
What to take with you 58
Special considerations 59
Setting up a home office 59
Traveling with the computer 59
Preparing the computer 59
What to take with you 59
Special considerations 60
Traveling internationally with the computer 60
Preparing the computer 60
What to bring with you 60
Special considerations 60
Securing your computer 61
Using a computer security lock 61
Using passwords 61
Entering passwords 62
Setting passwords 62
Expanding through options 63
Connectivity options 63
Fax/data modem 63
Built-in network feature 64
Consumer Infrared (CIR) 64
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65
High-Definition Multimedia Interface 65
ExpressCard 66
Installing memory 67
Connecting your TV and AV-in cables
(for selected models) 68
BIOS utility 71
Boot sequence 71
Enable disk-to-disk recovery 71
Password 71
Using software 72
Playing DVD movies 72
Power management 73
Acer eRecovery Management 74
Burn backup discs 74
Create a user backup 75