Traveling With Your Computer; Identifying Your Computer; Packing The Computer; Travel Tips - Dell Latitude C840 User Manual

Traveling With Your Computer

Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips

Identifying Your Computer

Attach a name tag or business card to the computer, or use a permanent marker or stencil to write a unique identifying mark (such as your driver's
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license number) on the computer.
Write down your service tag sequence and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case. Use the service tag sequence if you need to
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report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell.
Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as your name, address, and telephone number in this file.
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Contact your credit card company, and ask if it offers coded identification tags.
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Packing the Computer

Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place. Remove any cables attached to installed PC Cards, and
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any extended PC Cards.
To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module.
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Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries you plan to carry with you.
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Turn off the computer or put the computer into hibernate mode.
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Disconnect the AC adapter.
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NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on the keyboard could damage the display.
Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and then close the display.
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Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely.
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NOTE: To better protect your computer, Dell carrying cases must pass extensive shock and vibration tests.
Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food.
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Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids.
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Pack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage compartment.
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NOTICE: Do not check the computer as baggage.

Travel Tips

NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the CD, DVD, or CD-RW drive. Doing so can result in loss of data.
Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time.
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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
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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.
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