Dell PP03X, M2010 owner manual Travel Tips, Traveling by Air

Travel Tips

NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical drive to prevent loss of data.

NOTE: Check with your airline when planning a trip. Due to the physical dimensions of your computer, it may not qualify as carry-on luggage. If your computer does not qualify as carry-on luggage, purchase a hard-sided travel case commonly available for shipping fragile electronics to enable you to check the computer as baggage.

•Consider disabling wireless activity on your computer to maximize battery operating time. To disable wireless activity, press<Fn><F2>.

•Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 63.

•If you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership—or of your right to use the computer if it is company-owned—to speed your passage through customs. Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as a merchandise passport) from your government.

•Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have appropriate power adapters.

•Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to users of portable computers.

Traveling by Air

NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through a metal detector. Send the computer through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected.

CAUTION: Use On Aircraft: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.

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

•Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during flight. All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing.

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Traveling With Your Computer