z Pack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storagecompartment.Travel Tipsz Consider disabling wireless activity on your computer to maximize battery operating time. To disablewireless activity, press .z Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time.z If you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership—or of your right to use the computer if it iscompany-owned—to speed your passage through customs. Investigate the customs regulations of thecountries you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as a merchandisepassport) from your government.z Ensure that you know which electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and haveappropriate power adapters.z Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance itoffers to users of portable computers.Traveling by Airz Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer.z Before you use the computer on an airplane, verify that such usage is permitted. Some airlines forbidthe use of electronic devices during the flight. All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices duringtakeoff and landing.If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolenz Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the Service Tag in yourdescription of the computer. Ask that a case number be assigned and write down the number, alongwith the name, address, and telephone number of the law enforcement agency. If possible, obtain thename of the investigating officer.NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to roomtemperature for 1 hour before turning it on.NOTICE: Do not check the computer as baggage.NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical drive. Doing so can result in loss of data.NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through a metal detector. Send the computer through an X-raymachine or have it hand inspected.NOTE: If you know where the computer was lost or stolen, call a law enforcement agency in that area.If you do not know, call a law enforcement agency where you live.Page 2 of 3Traveling With Your Computer9/19/2003file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\rpaxman\Local%20Settings\Temp\~hhB45B.htm
