Important not es
Travelling with your notebook
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Please observe the points l isted be low when travelling with your notebook.
Before you travel
► Back up important da ta stored on your hard d isk.
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► Switch off the radio com ponent for data security reasons. With data traffic via a wireless
connection, it is also possible fo r unauthorised third parties to receive data.
Information on activating data encryption is provided in the documentation
for your radio component.
► If you w ish to use your note book during a flight, first check with the flight
attendants if it is OK t o do so.
When travelling in other countries
► If you are travelling abroad, check that the mains adapter can be operated with the
local mains voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate mains adapter for
your notebook. Do not use any other voltage converter!
► Check whether the local power supply and the specifications of the power cable are
compatible. If this is not the case , buy a power cable that matches the local conditions. D o
not use a connection adapter for electrical devices to connect the notebook.
► Enquire with the corresponding government office of the country you will be
travelling in as to whether you may operate the radio component integrat ed in
your notebook there (see also "
CE markin g", Page 80).
► If you are planning to use a modem, please be aware that it may not necessarily be compatible
with the local telephone system. This may result in poor performance, or the mod em may not work
at all. You may require a country-specific telephone adapte r (available as an optional accessory).
Transporting the notebook
A placeholder must occupy the ExpressCard slot. This will prevent any
foreign bodies from entering the no tebook via the slot.
Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures
(e.g. direct sunlight in a car).
► Remove all data carriers (e.g. CD, D VD) from th e drives.
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► Switch the notebook off.
► Unplug the mains adapter and all exte rnal devices from the power socket.
► Disconnect the mains adapter cable and the data cables for all external devices.
► Close the LCD screen.
► To protect against damaging jolts and bumps, use a notebook carrying
case to transport your notebook.
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