DELL PP05XB Manual De Usuario

Traveling With Your Computer

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Traveling With Your Computer

Identifying Your Computer

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Attach a name tag or business card to the computer.

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Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case

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Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell.

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Create a file on the Microsoft

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 Windows

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 desktop called if_found. Place information such as 

your name, address, and phone number in this file.

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Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification tags.

Packing the Computer

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Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place. Remove any 
cables attached to installed PC Cards, and remove any extended PC Cards ("Using Cards" on 
page 71).

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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 that you plan to carry with you.

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Shut down the computer.

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Disconnect the AC adapter.

 

NOTICE: 

When the display is closed, extraneous items on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the 

display.

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Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm 
rest and 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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Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food.

 

NOTICE: 

If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room 

temperature for 1 hour before turning it on.

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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.