Travelling With Your Computer - Dell Latitude D820 Technical Manual

Travelling With Your Computer

Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
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® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as
your 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
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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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