Transportation Precautions - Asus R50A User Manual

Transportation Precautions

To prepare the UMPC for transport, turn it OFF and disconnect all external
peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive's head
retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface
during transport. Hence, do not transport the UMPC while it is still turned ON.
Cover Your UMPC
Cover your UMPC with the bundled protection bag to protect it from dirt, water, shock,
and scratches.
Charge Your Batteries
If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any
optional battery packs before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter
charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power
source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the UMPC
is in use.
Airplane Precautions
Contact your airline if you want to use the UMPC onboard the aircraft. Most airlines
restrict the use of electronic devices. Most airlines only allow the use of electronic
devices between and not during takeoffs and landings.
CAUTION:
machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on
people walking through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices
used on people or individual items). You can send your UMPC through airport X-ray
machines. However, it is recommended that you do not send your UMPC through
airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands.
There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray