Apple Duo 270C manual Storing the PowerBook, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan

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

nTake 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

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

2.Choose Shut Down from the Special menu.

3.Close the display.

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

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

You can store the computer with or without its battery. If you’re planning to store the computer for longer than a month, plug in the power adapter or remove the battery.

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