Music 54
Background mode 54
Taking your notebook PC with you 55
Disconnecting from the desktop 55
Moving around 55
Preparing the computer 55
What to bring to meetings 56
Taking the computer home 56
Preparing the computer 56
What to take with you 56
Special considerations 57
Setting up a home office 57
Traveling with the computer 57
Preparing the computer 57
What to take with you 57
Special considerations 58
Traveling internationally with the computer 58
Preparing the computer 58
What to bring with you 58
Special considerations 58
Securing your computer 59
Using a computer security lock 59
Using passwords 59
Entering passwords 60
Setting passwords 60
Expanding through options 61
Connectivity options 61
Fax/data modem 61
Built-in network feature 62
Consumer Infrared (CIR) 62
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 63
High-Definition Multimedia Interface 63
ExpressCard 64
Installing memory 65
Connecting your TV and AV-in cables
(for selected models) 66
BIOS utility 69
Boot sequence 69
Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69
Password 69
Using software 70
Playing DVD movies 70
Power management 71
Acer eRecovery Management 72
Burn backup discs 72
Create a user backup 73
