Travel Tips - Dell Latitude CPi A series User Manual

Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide
Be sure to have a charged battery or the AC adapter and power cable available in case
you are asked to turn on the computer.
Do not check the computer as baggage.
Do not put the computer through a metal detector.
CAUTION: Have airport security personnel check the computer by
hand. If the computer passes through a metal detector, data loss
may occur. If you must pass the computer through a metal detector,
first remove the hard-disk drive.
The computer can go through an airport X-ray security machine.
Before using the computer on an airplane, check the in-flight magazine or ask the flight
crew to verify that such use is permitted. Some airlines forbid the use of electronic
devices during the flight. All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff
and landing.
Dell has several carrying cases that protect the computer and accessories during travel.
If you pack the computer in a suitcase, do not pack so tightly that the computer display
breaks or so loosely that the computer slides around.
Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or
food.
Protect the computer, the battery, and the hard-disk drive from hazards such as extreme
temperatures; overexposure to sunlight; and exposure to dirt, dust, or liquids.
Pack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an
overhead storage compartment.
If you are carrying a second hard-disk drive separately, protect the drive from exposure
to static electricity by placing the drive in an antistatic bag or wrapping it in a
nonconductive fabric.

Travel Tips

Consider changing the settings of your power management options to maximize battery
life if you will be using battery power for extended periods.
If you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership to speed your passage
through customs. If the computer is provided by your employer, carry documentation of
your right to use the computer. Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you
plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet from your government if you
travel through many different countries.
Power interruptions can occur frequently in some countries. Always have a charged
battery available if traveling abroad.
Credit card holders should check with their credit card companies for information about
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