Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide
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Traveling With Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide
Identifying Your Computer
Preparing Your Computer for Travel
Travel Tips
Identifying Your Computer
As an antitheft measure, assign a primary password and a
Dell recommends that you follow these precautions before you travel with your computer:
●Write down your service tag and put it in a safe place separate from the computer or carrying case. If the computer is lost or stolen, use the service tag number when reporting to law enforcement officials and to Dell.
●Use a text editor (such as Microsoft® Windows® Notepad) to create a file called if_found in your root directory. Place information such as your name, address, and telephone number in this file. (For instructions on using the appropriate text editor, see the documentation that came with your operating system.)
●Attach your business card or other name tag to the computer.
●Contact your
●Use a permanent marking or stenciling device to write your driver’s license number or some other unique identifying mark on the computer. If a lost or stolen computer is recovered, such marking identifies the computer as your property.
Service Tag
The service tag is an alphanumeric sequence on a bar code label located on the bottom of the computer. The service tag is unique to your computer and allows Dell technical assistance
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