Acer TravelMate 2310 TravelMate 2310 User's Guide - Page 37

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

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English 29 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 if 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 next to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen. What to take with you Unless you already have some items at home, take the following items with you: • AC adaptor and power cord • The printed User's Guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimise 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 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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English
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 if 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 next to the top cover of the
computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen.
What to take with you
Unless you already have some items at home, take the following items
with you:
AC adaptor and power cord
The printed User's Guide
Special considerations
Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to
and from work:
Minimise 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 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.