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Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude D530

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Traveling With Your Computer

Identifying Your Computer

• Attach a name tag or business card to the computer.

• Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place away from the

computer or carrying case. Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss

or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell.

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• Create a file on the Microsoft

Windows

desktop called

if_found

. Place

information such as your name, address, and phone number in this file.

• Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification

tags.

Packing the Computer

• Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a

safe place. Remove any cables attached to installed PC Cards, and remove

any extended PC Cards (see "Removing a Card or Blank" on page 92).

• To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in

the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module.

• Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that you plan to carry

with you.

• Shut down the computer.

• Disconnect the AC adapter.

NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on the keyboard or palm

rest could damage the display.

• Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from

the keyboard and palm rest and close the display.

• Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its

accessories together safely.

• Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream, colognes,

perfumes, or food.

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NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to

acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on.

• Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such

as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or

liquids.

• Pack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car

or in an overhead storage compartment.

Travel Tips

NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical drive to prevent loss of

data.

NOTICE: Do not check the computer as baggage.

• Consider disabling wireless activity on your computer to maximize battery

operating time. To disable wireless activity, press<Fn><F2>.

• Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery

operating time (see "Power Management Modes" on page 43).

• If you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership—or of your

right to use the computer if it is company-owned—to speed your passage

through customs. Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you

plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as

a

merchandise passport

) from your government.

• Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will

visit, and have appropriate power adapters.

• Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of

emergency travel assistance it offers to users of portable computers.

Traveling by Air

NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through a metal detector. Send the computer

through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected.

• Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to

turn on the computer.

• Prior to entering the airplane, verify that using a computer is permitted.

Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during flight. All airlines

forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing.

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