Dell PP01S User Manual

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Travel TipsConsider changing the settings of your power management options to maximize batterylife if you will be using battery power for extended periods.lIf you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership to speed your passagethrough customs. If the computer is provided by your employer, carry documentation ofyour right to use the computer. Investigate the customs regulations of the countries youplan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet from your government if youtravel through many different countries.lPower interruptions can occur frequently in some countries. Always have a chargedbattery available if traveling abroad.lCredit card holders should check with their credit card companies for information aboutthe kinds of emergency travel assistance they offer to users of portable computers. Manycompanies provide services that help you solve problems, such as quickly locating3.5-inch diskettes or providing a direct-dial telephone line for your modem connection.lNOTICE: Do not use a device in the external media bay while the computer is in motion.Doing so could interrupt the flow of data between the device and the hard-disk drive.CarnetA carnet is an international customs document (also known as a merchandise passport) thatfacilitates temporary imports into foreign countries and is valid for up to 1 year.Back to Contents PageTraveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guidefile:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/De...ew Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/travel.htm (5 of 5) [5/31/2000 9:43:18 AM]