Manual

Setting up a home office 46
Traveling with the computer 46
Preparing the computer 46
What to take with you 46
Special considerations 47
Traveling internationally with the computer 47
Preparing the computer 47
What to bring with you 47
Special considerations 47
Securing your computer 48
Using a computer security lock 48
Using passwords 48
Entering passwords 49
Setting passwords 49
Expanding through options 50
Connectivity options 50
Fax/data modem 50
Built-in network feature 51
Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models) 51
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 52
IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 52
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
(only for certain models) 53
ExpressCard 53
Installing memory 54
Connecting your TV and AV-in cables
(only for certain models) 56
BIOS utility 59
Boot sequence 59
Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59
Password 59
Using software 60
Playing DVD movies 60
Power management 61
Acer eRecovery Management 62
Burn backup discs 63
Create a user backup 64
Manage user backups 66
Restore 67
Restore Windows Vista from backup discs 68
Troubleshooting 71
Troubleshooting tips 71
Error messages 71
Regulations and safety notices 73
FCC notice 73