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Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips
Tr aveli n g with the PowerBook
The safety instructions earlier in this appendix also apply when you are
traveling. In addition, note these precautions:
m Do not transport your PowerBook while it is turned on. Put your computer
to sleep or shut it down before you move it.
m Tr an s port batteries either inside the computer or with the protective slider
covering the battery contacts. Do not transport unprotected batteries.
m Do not check your computer as baggage. Carry it with you.
m Have security officials manually inspect your computer and disks if you do
not want to pass them through X-ray machines.
m Ta ke the system software disks that came with your computer with you in
case you need to reinstall system software.
m Be prepared to show security officials that your computer is working. Have
a charged battery or a power adapter ready to use.
m Some airlines may restrict or prohibit the use of computers in flight. Check
ahead to find out what restrictions, if any, apply.
m Ta ke the necessary plug adapters if you’re traveling overseas. (You may
need to use them with the power adapter.) You do not need a voltage
transformer. The power adapter can handle 90 volts to 260 volts AC
(48 Hz to 62 Hz).
Check the diagrams below to determine which plug adapters you’ll need, or
ask your travel agent.
Outlet Type Locations
United States, Canada, parts of Latin America, Japan, Korea,
the Philippines, Taiwan
Former Soviet Union, most of Europe, parts of Latin America,
the Middle East, parts of Africa, Hong Kong, India, most of South Asia
Mexico, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore,
parts of Africa
China, Australia, New Zealand