Acer TravelMate 8481T - Manual (Page 18)

Recovering your system (USB flash drive) 21
To recover your system 21
Types of recovery 21
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 21
Returning to a previous system condition 22
Returning your system to its factory condition 23
Acer Backup Manager 25
Power management 26
Acer PowerSmart key 26
Battery pack 27
Battery pack characteristics 27
Maximizing the battery’s life 27
Installing and removing the battery pack 28
Charging the battery 29
Checking the battery level 29
Optimizing battery life 29
Battery-low warning 30
Taking your notebook PC with you 31
Disconnecting from the desktop 31
Moving around 31
Preparing the computer 31
What to bring to meetings 32
Taking the computer home 32
Preparing the computer 32
What to take with you 32
Special considerations 32
Setting up a home office 33
Traveling with the computer 33
Preparing the computer 33
What to take with you 33
Special considerations 33
Traveling internationally with the computer 34
Preparing the computer 34
What to bring with you 34
Special considerations 34
Securing your computer 35
Using a computer security lock 35
Using passwords 35
Entering passwords 36
Setting passwords 36
Expanding through options 37
Connectivity options 37
Fax/data modem 37
Built-in network feature 38
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 38