Acer TravelMate 310 User Guide - Page 84

310-e.book Page 64 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Taking the Computer Home Taking the Computer Home 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 can damage the screen What To Bring with You Unless you already have some items at home, bring the following items with you: u AC adapter and power cord u The printed user's manual u Media bay modules (external floppy and CD-ROM drive) Special Considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work: u Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. u 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. 64 User's Guide