Apple 145 manual Storing the PowerBook, Short-term storage up to 2 weeks

mSome airlines may restrict or prohibit the use of computers in flight. Check ahead to find out what restrictions, if any, apply.

mTake the necessary plug adapters if you’re traveling overseas. (You may need to use them with the power adapter.) You do not need a voltage transformer. The power adapter can handle 90 volts to 260 volts AC (48 to 62 Hz).

Check the diagrams below to determine which plug adapters you’ll need, or ask your travel agent.

Outlet Type	Locations
	United States, Canada, parts of Latin America,
	Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan
	Former Soviet Union, most of Europe, parts of
	Latin America, the Middle East, parts of Africa,
	Hong Kong, India, most of South Asia
	Mexico, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia,
	Singapore, parts of Africa
	China, Australia, New Zealand

Storing the PowerBook

Short-term storage (up to 2 weeks)

1.Save your work on a hard disk or floppy disks.

2.Choose Battery from the Apple (K) menu and note the charge level of the battery.

3.Choose Shut Down from the Special menu.

4.Close the display.

5.If the battery is not fully charged, or if you plan to leave the computer in storage for more than a week, plug in the power adapter.

If the battery is fully charged, you can store the computer without its power adapter plugged in for up to a week.

6.Store the computer in a cool, dry place.

Storage temperatures should remain between 50°F/10°C and 104°F/40°C. Avoid leaving the computer where temperatures may be extreme or unpredictable—in the trunk of a car, for example.

228 Chapter 14: Travel, Storage, and Service