Acer Aspire 1800 Series User Manual

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Moving with your computer52English Traveling internationally with your computerOccasionally you might need to travel between countries with yourcomputer.Preparing the computerPrepare the computer as you would for normal travel. Remember totake special precautions for air travel.What to take with youIt is advisable to take the following items with you:• AC adapter• Power cords that are appropriate for the countries you plan to visit• 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)Caution! Check that your modem is suitable for the telephonesystem in the countries you plan to visit. You may have to use a PCcard modem in some locations.Special considerationsIn addition to the considerations for normal travel with your computer,keep the following in mind when traveling internationally:• Check that your power cord is suitable for the local power supply.If necessary, purchase a power cord that meets local requirements.Avoid using converter kits.• If you plan to connect over a phone line, check that the computer'smodem and your phone cord are suitable for the local phonesystem. If necessary, purchase a PC card modem that meets localrequirements.• If carried separately, avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-heldmetal detectors.