Traveling with the Computer
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Preparing the Computer
Prepare the computer as if you were taking it
home. Be sure the battery in the computer is
charged. Airport security often requires you to
turn on your computer when bringing it to the
gate area.
What To Bring with You
Bring the following items with you.
q AC adapter
q Modular bay accessories
q Spare, fully-charged battery packs
q Additional printer driver files if you plan to
use another printer
q The printed user’s manual
Special Considerations
In addition to the guidelines for taking the
computer home, follow these guidelines to
protect your computer while traveling.
q Always take the computer as carry-on
luggage
q Have the computer inspected by hand. Do
not put the computer through a security X-
ray machine or a metal detector.