Acer Aspire One D255-2DQGkk [35/52] Taking your notebook pc with you

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Taking your notebook PC with you

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:

1 Save any open files.

2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s).

3 Shut down the computer.

4 Close the display cover.

5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter.

6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and

other external devices.

7 Disconnect 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

press and release the power button.

If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you

may choose to shut down the computer:

Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP).

Or:

You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing <Fn> + <F4>. Then close

and latch the display.

When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display;

then press and release the power button.