CARE & HANDLING
[WinBook XP]
Obviously, one of the main points of having a notebook computer is so you can easily carry it
around with you. But because it is so easy and convenient to transport, it’s easy to forget that any
computer is a somewhat delicate piece of electronic equipment and requires some care handling
and usage.
CAUTIONARY NOTES
Rough Handling
While your WinBookXP is sturdily constructed, it wasn’t designed to travel around by itself.
Micro Center offers a range of carrying case options to suit your lifestyle. It is a good idea to
always transport your WinBook in a case. If you don’t use one of Micro Center’s cases, make
sure to put the computer in a safe transport container – which might or might not be your
briefcase, depending on its design and contents. If you like a bigger case with more storage
space, Micro Center offers products that cover a full range of designs and features.
The most important thing to remember is, DON’T DROP IT! Sounds silly and obvious to say
don’t it? Nonetheless, many people still tend to treat their notebook computer as if it could take a
lot more punishment than one should reasonably expect. This simple precaution will save you
and everyone else a lot of headaches.
A corollary to this is Don’t Check It As Luggage. Always carry-on your computer when you fly.
We can tell you right now, it quite likely will not come out fine if you put it in that hard shell
suitcase. And certainly never check the computer in its carrying case. Commercial baggage
handling equipment, and often bag handlers, are not gentle on luggage, so protect your
investment.
Don’t Check It!
Never check your WinBookXP as luggage, either by itself or packed inside other luggage. It is
very likely it will get damaged or possibly even destroyed if you do this.
X-Rays, Metal Detectors and Grief
One of the most common hazards facing your travelling notebook is modern-day security
equipment. While the staff at airports and elsewhere will usually assure you that their X-ray
equipment is safe for your computer, it is difficult to be absolutely sure, especially outside the
USA. The safest bet is not to put your computer through X-ray inspections and to ask for a hand
inspection. Be prepared for the security staff to ask you to turn the computer on to prove that it
works and isn’t hiding something. You may not always be able to do this, and many, or even
most, X-ray machines are probably safe. You’ll have to make your own appraisal of the risk on a
case-by-case basis.
Metal detectors project a powerful magnetic field that can wipe credit and other magnetic cards,
and can damage the information on your hard disk (they won’t hurt the hardware) as well as any
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