58 - Traveling with your computer
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C O M P U T E R
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 any open files.
2. Shut down the computer or put it into Sleep or Hibernate mode.
3. Close the display cover.
4. Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter.
5. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor
and other external devices.
6. Disconnect the Kensington / Noble 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 and latch the display cover to place
it in Sleep mode. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you
go within the building. To wake the computer from Sleep mode, open
the display and, if necessary, 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:
Press the
Windows key
, click
Power
then select
Shut Down
Or:
