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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
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Attach a name tag or business card to the computer.
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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 or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell.
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Create a file on the Microsoft
name, address, and phone number in this file.
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Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification tags.
Packing the Computer
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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 (see "Removing a Card or
Blank" on page 53).
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To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the
Dell TravelLite™ module.
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Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that you plan to carry with you.
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Shut down the computer.
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Disconnect the AC adapter.
NOTICE:
When the display is closed, extraneous items on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display.
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Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest
and close the display.
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Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely.
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Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food.
NOTICE:
If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for
1 hour before turning it on.
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Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and
overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids.
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Pack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage
compartment.
Travel Tips
NOTICE:
Do not move the computer while using the optical drive to prevent loss of data.
NOTICE:
Do not check the computer as baggage.
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