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Hardware
Labels
The labels affixed to the notebook and some notebook components provide information you may need when troubleshooting system problems or traveling internationally with the notebook.
■The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label contains the Product Key number. You may need this number to update or troubleshoot the operating system.
■The system label provides regulatory information about the notebook.
■The product identification label contains the serial number of the notebook and a code describing the original configuration of the notebook. You will need the notebook serial number if you call customer support.
■The modem approvals label, which is affixed to an optional internal modem, provides regulatory information.
■Wireless certification labels, which are specific to various types of optional wireless devices, are affixed to the notebook and provide regulatory information.
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