Operating Environment; Traveling With The Computer - HP Compaq Getting Started

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Operating environment

Factor
Temperature
Operating (not writing to optical disc)
Operating (writing to optical disc)
Nonoperating
Relative humidity (noncondensing)
Operating
Nonoperating
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating
Nonoperating

Traveling with the computer

For best results, follow these traveling and shipping tips:
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Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping:
1. Back up your information.
2. Remove all optical discs and all external media cards, such as digital cards and
ExpressCards.
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3. Turn off and then disconnect all external devices.
4. 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, and do not check it in with
the rest of your bags.
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CAUTION
include airport walk-through devices and security wands. The airport security devices that
check carry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use X-rays instead of magnetism and will
not damage a drive.
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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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To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of
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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Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields
Metric
0°C to 35°C
5°C to 35°C
-20°C to 60°C
10% to 90%
5% to 95%
-15 m to 3,048 m
-15 m to 12,192 m
U.S.
32°F to 95°F
41°F to 95°F
-4°F to 140°F
10% to 90%
5% to 95%
-50 ft to 10,000 ft
-50 ft to 40,000 ft
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