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3-6 Basic Operating, Maintenance, and Travel Guidelines
Writer: Betty Fessenden - Saved by: BLF - Saved date: 06/18/96 10:56 AM
Part Number: 213660-001 - File name: CH3
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Clean the lens of the CD-ROM drive occasionally with a
commercially available dry-type cleaning kit (not a wet-type
kit). Follow the directions in the kit to insert the cleaning
cartridge into the CD-ROM drive.
Traveling and Shipping Guidelines
For safety and convenience, follow these steps when traveling with
or shipping the computer:
1. Back up all important hard drive files onto diskettes or tape
media. When traveling, take an extra backup copy of the data
with you.
2. Remove any PC Card, diskette, or compact disc that is in the
computer.
3. Shut down the computer and turn external devicesoff .
4. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
5. Close the display and all exterior doors on the computer.
6. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the computer. When traveling,
take the AC Adapter or an extra fully charged battery pack with
you.
7. Secure drives in the computer bays with the security screws that
were supplied with the computer.
8. After removing a CD-ROM drive or a diskette drive,
immediately place it into the MultiBay device carrying case.
Air Travel
■ Hand-carry the computer with you in the slipcase; do not check
it with your luggage.
■ Check with the airline if you plan to use the computer on the
plane. In-flight computer use is permitted at the discretion of the
airline.
■ You can send your computer and diskettes through an airport
x-ray machine; it will not harm the computer or diskettes.