MSI MS-1057 Manual page 211

Transporting the Notebook
Please use the following guidelines when transporting the note-
book:
• Switch off the notebook. This will prevent damage to the
hard disk. When the notebook is turned off, the hard disk
heads are moved into a safe area.
• Wait until the PC has reached ambient (room) temperature
before connecting it to the power supply. Drastic variations
in temperature and humidity can create condensation within
the PC and may cause it to short-circuit.
• Close the notebook and ensure that the cover locks shut.
• Always use the notebook carrying case. This helps to pro-
tect the notebook from dirt, moisture, jolts and scratches.
• Should you need to ship your notebook, always use the
original packaging and make certain the shipper knows the
contents contain fragile electronic equipment.
• Fully charge your battery and any spare batteries immedi-
ately before a long journey.
• Enquire about the electricity and communication provision at
the location before a journey.
• Acquire the necessary adapter for electricity or communica-
tion (modem, LAN, etc.), if necessary, before starting your
journey.
• Put the battery into the packaging separately when des-
patching the notebook.
• It is recommended to send the notebook and all magnetic
storage media (floppy disks, external drives) through the x-
ray device (the device into which you put your bags), when
you are passing through the baggage check at airports.
Avoid the magnetic detector (the construction, through
which you walk) or the magnetic rod (the manual device of
the security personnel), because they could destroy your
data, among other consequences.
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