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Taking the computer home, Preparing the computer, What to bring with you, Special considerations

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55 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: 1 Remove all media from the drives. Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head. 2 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 next to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover could damage the screen. What to bring with you Unless you already have some items at home, bring the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed user's manual Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. • If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. • Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is greater than 18°F (10°C), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature.

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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:
1
Remove all media from the drives.
Failure to remove the media can damage the
drive head.
2
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 next to the top cover of the computer.
Pressure
against the top cover could damage the screen.
What to bring with you
Unless you already have some items at home, bring the following items with you:
•
AC adapter and power cord
•
The printed user
’
s manual
Special considerations
Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:
•
Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you.
•
If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the
computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing
the computer to excessive heat.
•
Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation.
Allow the
computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for
condensation before turning on the computer.
If the temperature change is
greater than 18
°
F (10
°
C), allow the computer to come to room temperature
slowly.
If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a
temperature between outside and room temperature.