Taking the notebook home
Special considerations
Follow these guidelines to protect your notebook while traveling to and from work:
■Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping your notebook with you.
■If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring your notebook with you, leave your notebook in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing your notebook to excessive heat.
■Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow your notebook to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your notebook. If the temperature change is greater than 18°F (10°C), allow your notebook to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave your notebook for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature.
Setting up a home office
If you frequently work on your notebook at home, it may be worthwhile to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home. With a second AC adapter, you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home.
If you use your notebook at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse.
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