HP 2133 HP Business Notebook PC - Getting Started Guide - Windows XP - Enhance - Page 8

Product Information and Troubleshooting Operating environment The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the computer in extreme environments. Factor Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) Operating (writing to optical disc) Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating Nonoperating Metric U.S. 0°C to 35°C 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C 32°F to 95°F 41°F to 95°F -4°F to 140°F 10% to 90% 5% to 95% 10% to 90% 5% to 95% -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft Traveling with the computer The computer is built to go with you for work and play. For best results, follow these traveling and shipping tips. ■ Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping: 1. Back up your information. 2. Remove all optical discs and all external media cards, such as digital cards and ExpressCards. Ä To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, remove the media from a drive before removing the drive from a drive bay, and before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive. 3. Turn off and then disconnect all external devices. 4. Shut down the computer. ■ Take along a backup of your information. Keep the backup separate from the computer. ■ When traveling by air, carry the computer as hand luggage, and do not check it in with the rest of your bags. 8 Getting Started