Moving with your computer66English Moving aroundSometimes you might need to move your computer a short distance. For example, youmight need to move from your office desk to a meeting room. In these situations, youdon't have to shut down the operating system.Preparing the computerFirst, disconnect any peripherals that you don't want to take with you. Next close thelid, placing your computer in Standby mode. You can now safely carry it around thebuilding with you.When you are ready to use your computer again, open the lid and then press thepower button to bring it out of Standby mode.What to bring to short meetingsIf your battery is fully charged, you probably won't need to take anything else with youto the meeting.What to bring to long meetingsFor longer meetings, take along the AC adapter. You can use mains power throughoutthe meeting, or you can run down your battery first, and then connect the AC adapterafter receiving the battery-low warning.If the meeting room does not have an available power outlet, reduce your computer'spower consumption by putting it in Standby mode during long periods of inactivity. Itis advisable to take along a spare battery if you have one.
