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10 Maintenance, Shipping and Travel
Maintenance, Shipping and Travel
Preparing the Notebook for Shipping or
Travel
1. Back up your work.
2. Remove all CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, diskettes, disks, or
PC Cards.
3. Shut down the notebook.
4. If the notebook will be disconnected from an external power
source for more than 2 weeks, shut down the notebook,
remove all battery packs, and store them in a cool, dry place.
5. Turn off, then disconnect, all external devices.
6. If you are shipping the notebook, place it in the original
packing box or similar protective packaging and label the
package as “fragile.”
Traveling with the Notebook
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Take along a backup of your work. Do not pack the backup
with the notebook.
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Carry the notebook with you. Do not check it with your
luggage.
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Do not expose the notebook or diskettes to a magnetic
security detector.
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The security device that examines carry-on items placed
on a conveyer belt uses x-rays and is safe for the
notebook and diskettes.
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The walk-through security device and the handheld
security wands are magnetic and may damage the
notebook or diskettes.
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If you plan to use the notebook during a flight, check with the
airline in advance. In-flight notebook use is at the discretion
of the airline.
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