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What to bring to meetings
If your meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring anything
with you other than your computer. If your meeting will be longer, or if your
battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to
plug in your computer in the meeting room.
If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the
battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press <Fn> + <F4> whenever
you are not actively using the computer. To resume, press and release the
power button.
Taking the computer home
When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa.
Preparing the computer
After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to
prepare the computer for the trip home:
• Check that you have removed all media and compact disks from the
drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head.
• Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from
sliding around and cushion it if it should fall.
Caution: Avoid packing items closely next to the top of the
computer. Pressure against the display unit can damage the
screen.
What to take with you
Unless you have the items at home, take the following with you:
• AC adapter and power cord
• The printed User's Guide
Special considerations
Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and
from work:
• Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer
with you.
• If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the