Travel Guidelines - Compaq Armada 4200 Reference Manual

Travel Guidelines

For safety and convenience when traveling, follow these
guidelines:
Safeguard your data before you leave on a trip by performing
a backup onto diskettes, tape media, or another computer.
Take an extra backup copy of the data with you.
Remove the diskette from the diskette drive.
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the computer. Take the AC
Adapter or an extra fully charged battery pack with you.
Disconnect external equipment, including cables, from the
computer.
Hand-carry the computer in the slipcase. Do not check it with
your luggage.
Do not close objects between the keyboard and display.
IMPORTANT:
X-ray machines (the device you set your bags on), magnetic
detectors (the device you walk through), and security magnetic
wands (the handheld device used by security personnel). You can
send your computer and diskettes through airport X-ray machines.
However, Compaq recommends that you do not send your
computer and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or
expose them to security magnetic wands.
Check with the airline if you plan to use the computer on the
plane. In-flight computer use is at the discretion of the airline.
Before traveling internationally with the computer:
Check local customs regulations.
In accordance with the guidelines outlined in Appendix D of
this guide, purchase a power cord from a Compaq authorized
dealer, reseller, or service provider in the country where you
will be using the computer. These power cords are designed to
meet the voltage and frequency requirements of each country.
WARNING:
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equipment, do not use the converter kits sold for appliances to power the
computer.
There are three types of airport security devices:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the
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