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Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the Tablet-PC and its
accessories together safely.
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Avoid packing the Tablet-PC with items such as shaving cream, colognes,
perfumes, or food.
NOTICE:
If the Tablet-PC 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 Tablet-PC, 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 Tablet-PC 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 Tablet-PC while using the optical drive to prevent loss of
data.
NOTICE:
Do not check the Tablet-PC as baggage.
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Consider disabling wireless activity on your Tablet-PC to maximize battery
operating time. To disable wireless activity, use the wireless switch (see
"Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card" on page 96).
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Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery
operating time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on
page 72).
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If you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership—or of your
right to use the Tablet-PC if it is company-owned—to speed your passage
through customs. Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you
plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as
a merchandise passport) from your government.
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Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will
visit, and have appropriate power adapters.
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Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of
emergency travel assistance it offers to users of portable computers.
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