Dell Latitude C840 User Guide - Page 115
Traveling With Your Computer
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Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Travel Tips Identifying Your Computer l Attach a name tag or business card to the computer, or use a permanent marker or stencil to write a unique identifying mark (such as your driver's license number) on the computer. l Write down your service tag sequence and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case. Use the service tag sequence if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. l Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as your name, address, and telephone number in this file. l Contact your credit card company, and ask if it offers coded identification tags. Packing the Computer l 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. l To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. l Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries you plan to carry with you. l Turn off the computer or put the computer into hibernate mode. l Disconnect the AC adapter. NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on the keyboard could damage the display. l Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and then close the display. l Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. NOTE: To better protect your computer, Dell carrying cases must pass extensive shock and vibration tests. l Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food. l Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. l Pack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage compartment. NOTICE: Do not check the computer as baggage. Travel Tips NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the CD, DVD, or CD-RW drive. Doing so can result in loss of data. l Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time. l 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.