Moving with your computer56English Moving aroundSometimes you might need to move your computer a short distance.For example, you might need to move from your office desk to a meet-ing room. In these situations, you don't have to shut down the operat-ing system.Preparing the computerFirst, disconnect any peripherals that you don't want to take with you.Next close the lid, placing your computer in Standby mode. You cannow safely carry it around the building with you.When you are ready to use your computer again, open the lid and thenpress the power 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 any-thing else with you to the meeting.What to bring to long meetingsFor longer meetings, take along the AC adapter. You can use mainspower throughout the meeting, or you can run down your batteryfirst, and then connect the AC adapter after receiving the battery-lowwarning.If the meeting room does not have an available power outlet, reduceyour computer's power consumption by putting it in Standby modeduring long periods of inactivity. It is advisable to take along a sparebattery if you have one.
