Acer TravelMate a-550 Series, User Manual

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3 Peripherals and options 37
External display devices 39
External monitor 39
External display with s-video input 39
Using simultaneous display 39
External input devices 40
External keyboard 40
External keypad 40
External pointing device 40
Printer 41
Audio devices 42
Expansion devices 43
PC Card slots 43
USB 44
IEEE 1394 45
Miscellaneous options 46
Battery pack 46
AC adapter 46
Key component upgrades 47
Memory upgrade 47
Hard disk upgrade 49
4 Moving with your computer 51
Disconnecting from the desktop 53
Moving around 54
Preparing the computer 54
What to bring to short meetings 54
What to bring to long meetings 54
Taking the computer home 55
Preparing the computer 55
What to bring with you 55
Special considerations 55
Setting up a home office 56
Traveling with the computer 57
Preparing the computer 57
What to bring with you 57
Special considerations 57
Traveling internationally with the computer 58
Preparing the computer 58
What to bring with you 58
Special considerations 58
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