Dell PP19L Computer Tracking Software Traveling With Your Computer, Identifying Your Computer

Performing a One-Time Boot

You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.)

1Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

2Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

3Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

4When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you want to boot and press <Enter>.

The computer boots to the selected device.

The next time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored.

Computer Tracking Software

Computer tracking software may enable you to locate your computer if it is lost or stolen. The software is either preinstalled on your computer, or you can purchase it from www.dell.com. To use tracking software, activate the setting, if necessary, in the system setup program (BIOS). To access the system setup program, start your computer and press <F2> immediately when the blue DELL™ logo appears.

Traveling With Your Computer

Identifying Your Computer

•Attach a name tag or business card to the computer.

•Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case. Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell.

•Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as your name, address, and phone number in this file.

•Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification tags.

Packing the Computer

•Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place.

•To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module.

•Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that you plan to carry with you.

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