Appendix C Traveling With The Computer - HP Pavilion g4-2000 User Manual

C Traveling with the computer
For best results, follow these traveling and shipping tips:
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Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping:
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Back up your information.
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Remove all discs and all external media cards, such as digital cards.
CAUTION:
information, remove the media from a drive before removing the drive from a drive bay and
before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive.
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Turn off and then disconnect all external devices.
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Shut down the computer.
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Take along a backup of your information. Keep the backup separate from the computer.
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When traveling by air, carry the computer as hand luggage; do not check it in with the rest of
your bags.
CAUTION:
include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar
security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not
damage drives.
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In-flight computer use is at the discretion of the airline. If you plan to use the computer during a
flight, check with the airline in advance.
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If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks,
remove the battery and store it separately.
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If you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the
package "FRAGILE."

102 Appendix C Traveling with the computer

To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of
Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields