Traveling with the computer, Traveling internationally with the computer, Setting up a home office – Acer Aspire V5-131 User Manual
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condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is
greater than 10° C (18° F), allow the computer to come to room temperature
slowly. If possible, leave the computer 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 computer at home, you may want to purchase a
second AC adapter for use at home. With a second AC adapter, you can avoid
carrying the extra weight to and from home.
If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want
to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse.
Traveling with the computer
When you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building
to a client's office building or traveling locally.
Preparing the computer
Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home. Make sure that the battery in the
computer is charged. Airport security may require you to turn on your computer
when carrying it into the gate area.
What to take with you
Take the following items with you:
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AC adapter
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Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s)
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Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer
Special considerations
In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to
protect your computer while traveling:
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Always take the computer as carry-on luggage.
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If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray
machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector.
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Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors.
Traveling internationally with the computer
When you are moving from country to country.