Dell Precision M90 User Manual

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Back to Contents PageTraveling With Your ComputerDell Precision™ M90 User's GuideIdentifying Your ComputerPacking the ComputerTravel TipsIdentifying Your Computerl Attach a name tag or business card to the computer.l 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 ortheft 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 phone number in this file.l Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification tags.Packing the Computerl Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place. Remove any cables attached to installed cards, and remove anyextended cards. See Using 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 that you plan to carry with you.l Shut down the computer.l Disconnect the AC adapter.l Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display.l Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely.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.Travel Tipsl Consider disabling wireless activity on your computer to maximize battery operating time. To disable wireless activity, press.l Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time. See Conserving Battery Power.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 passagethrough customs. Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as amerchandise passport) from your government.l Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have appropriate power adapters.l Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to users of portable computers.Traveling by Airl Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer.l Prior to entering the airplane, verify that using a computer is permitted. Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during flight. All airlines forbidNOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display.NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on.NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical drive to prevent loss of data.NOTICE: Do not check the computer as baggage.NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through a metal detector. Send the computer through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected.