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Moving around with your TravelMate
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:
1Save your work in progress.
2Remove any media, diskette or compact disc, from the drive(s).
3Shut down the computer.
4Close the display cover.
5Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter.
6Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices.
7Disconnect the Kensington 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 bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then slide and release the power switch.
If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer:
1Click on Start, Shut Down... or Turn off Computer (Windows XP).
2Select Shut down and click on OK, or select Turn Off (Windows XP).