Dell 9100 When Using Your Computer

• Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may apply to the operation

of your Dell computer while you are on board an aircraft. For example, such regulations/restrictions may prohibit

the use of any personal electronic device (PED) that has the capacity for intentional transmission of radio

frequency or other electromagnetic signals while on an aircraft.

– In order to best comply with all such restrictions, if your Dell portable computer is equipped with Dell

TrueMobile™ or some other wireless communication device, please disable this device before you board the

aircraft and follow all instructions provided by airline personnel with regard to such device.

– Additionally, the use of any PED, such as a portable computer, may be prohibited in aircraft during certain

critical phases of flight, for example, takeoff and landing. Some airlines may further define the critical flight

phase as any time the aircraft is below 3050m (10,000 ft). Please follow the airline’s specific instructions as

to when the use of a PED is allowed.

Use shielded signal cables to ensure that you maintain the appropriate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell. If you prefer, you can

order a cable from Dell at its worldwide website at www.dell.com.

Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static

electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components, such as a memory module.

You can do so by touching a connector on the back panel.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product, or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, will expose

you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your

hands after handling the cord.

When Using Your Computer

Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your computer:

• When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface.

• When traveling, do not check the computer as baggage. You can put your computer through an X-ray security

machine, but never put your computer through a metal detector. If you have the computer checked by hand, be

sure to have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer.

• When traveling with the hard drive removed from the computer, wrap the drive in a nonconducting material,

such as cloth or paper. If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive in the computer. You

can put the hard drive through an X-ray security machine, but never put the drive through a metal detector.

• When traveling, do not place the computer in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around. Do

not drop your computer or subject it to other mechanical shocks.

• Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids,

temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight.

• When you move your computer between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges,

condensation may form on or within the computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow sufficient time for the

moisture to evaporate before using the computer.

high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the computer to acclimate to room temperature before

turning on power.

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