Dell Latitude D820 Technical Manual page 70

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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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Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see
Configuring Power Management
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If you are travelling internationally, carry proof of ownership—or of your right to use the
computer 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.
Travelling by Air
NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through a metal detector. Send the computer through an X-
ray machine or have it hand-inspected.
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Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the
computer.
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Prior to entering the airplane, verify that using a computer is permitted. Some airlines forbid
the use of electronic devices during flight. All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices
during takeoff and landing.
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