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Moving around with your notebook
PC
This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around
or traveling with your computer.
Disconnecting from the desktop
Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external
accessories:
1
Save your work in progress.
2
Remove any media, floppy discs or compact discs, from the drive(s).
3
Shut down the computer.
4
Close the display cover.
5
Disconnect the cord from the AC adaptor.
6
Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external
monitor, and other external devices.
7
Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure
the computer.
Moving around
When you are just moving within short distances, for example, from
your office desk to a meeting room.
Preparing the computer
Before moving the computer, close the display cover to place it in Sleep
mode. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within
the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the
display; then press and release the power button.
If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different
building, you may choose to shut down the computer:
Click on Start, Turn Off Computer; then click on Turn Off
(Windows
®
XP).
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