Acer Aspire 1500 series User Manual

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Moving with your computer54English Setting up a home officeIf you frequently work on your computer at home, as well as at work, itmay be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter. This will allowyou to travel lighter, as you can keep an AC adapter in each location.You might also find it worthwhile keeping a second set of peripheralsat home, such as a keyboard, keypad, mouse and printer.Traveling with the computerSometimes you might need to make longer trips with your computer.Preparing the computerPrepare the computer as you would for moving between your officeand home. It is advisable to make sure that the battery is fully charged.If you are traveling by air, you might be required to turn on thecomputer during security checks.What to take with youIt is advisable to take the following items with you:• AC adapter.• Spare, fully charged battery packs.• Additional printer driver files (if you plan to use another printer).• Phone and network cables (if you plan to use the computer'smodem and network connections).Special considerationsIn addition to the considerations for taking your computer home, keepthe following in mind:• Always take your computer as carry-on luggage.• If possible, have your computer manually inspected at securitychecks. Although the computer can pass safely through securityX-ray machines, you should never expose it to a metal detector.• If carried separately, avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-heldmetal detectors.