Dell 1300 owner manual Travelling by Air, If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen

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If you are travelling internationally, carry proof of ownership—or of your right to use the computer if it is company-owned—to speed your passage through customs. Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as a merchandise passport) from your government.

Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have appropriate power adapters.

Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to users of portable computers.

Travelling by Air

NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through a metal detector. Send the computer through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected.

Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer.

Prior to entering the airplane, verify that using a computer is permitted. Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during flight. All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing.

If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen

Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the Service Tag in your description of the computer. Ask that a case number be assigned and write down the number, along with the name, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency. If possible, obtain the name of the investigating officer.

NOTE: If you know where the computer was lost or stolen, call a law enforcement agency in that area. If you do not know, call a law enforcement agency where you live.

If the computer belongs to a company, notify the security office of the company.

Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer. Provide the computer Service Tag, the case number, and the name, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency to which you reported the missing computer. If possible, give the name of the investigating officer.

The Dell customer service representative will log your report under the computer Service Tag and record the computer as missing or stolen. If someone calls Dell for technical assistance and gives your Service Tag, the computer is identified automatically as missing or stolen. The representative will attempt to get the phone number and address of the caller. Dell will then contact the law enforcement agency to which you reported of the missing computer.

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Contents Dell Inspiron 1300/B120/B130 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using the Display Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Finding Information Dell Product Information GuideDell Support Website support.dell.com Tour of Your Computer Front ViewY B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Right Side View AC adapter connector 2 air vent Back ViewBottom View Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finish Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB Printer Printer CableSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeConserving Battery Power Microsoft Windows Power MeterStandby Mode Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Power Management WizardSelecting a Power Scheme Power Options Properties Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing a CD or DVDAdjusting the Volume How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs DVD-Writable DrivesHelpful Tips Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia ExpressCard Types Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCard BlanksRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkDetermining Your Network Type Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Dell QuickSet FeaturesClicking the QuickSet Icon Right-Clicking the QuickSet IconDell QuickSet Features When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveOption Function Tab Function Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems See the help files for your CD or DVD creation softwareMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsError Messages Diagnostics Characters in filenamesSystem Setup Program Solving Problems External Keyboard problems Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyMemory Problems Other software problemsExpressCard Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from external speakersIf the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Picture qualityIf only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating SystemUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Solving Problems Using the Operating System CD Before You BeginSolving Problems Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBattery-bay latch release lock Hard Drive Adding and Replacing Parts CD/DVD Drive Returning a Hard Drive to DellMemory Captive screws Memory module Memory slot notch Wireless Mini PCI Card Antenna cable Mini PCI card Mini PCI card Hinge Cover Keyboard Keyboard Specifications AppendixSodimm DDR-2 Wxga 100 101 102 System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen OverviewPerforming a One-Time Boot Packing the Computer Travelling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Travel TipsTravelling by Air If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenTouch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display CDs and DVDsFCC Class B FCC Notices U.S. Only108 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsMacrovision Product Notice Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell 110111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 Glossary 127128 129 Docking device See APR130 131 132 133 134 135 Video resolution See resolution 136Index 137138 139 140 141 142
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