Traveling By Air - Dell precision M65 User Manual

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• Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see
"Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 31).
• If you are traveling 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.
• Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have appropriate
power adapters.
• Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it
offers to users of portable computers.

Traveling 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.
• Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer.
• 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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