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•Never put your notebook through a metal detector. Have your notebook hand-inspected by security
personnel. You can however, put your notebook through a properly tuned X-ray machine. To avoid
problems, place your notebook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as
possible or have your notebook hand-inspected by security personnel. Security officials may
require you to turn your notebook on, so make sure you have a charged battery on hand.
Batteries
Caring for your Batteries
•Always handle batteries carefully.
•Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do not touch both terminals with a metal object).
Do not carry loose batteries in a pocket or purse where they may mix with coins, keys, or other
metal objects. Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.
•Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery.
•Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas.
•Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two. Heat can shorten the battery life.
•Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it.
Increasing Battery Life
•Power your LifeBook notebook through the AC or optional auto/airline adapter whenever possible.
•If your notebook is running on battery power all day, connect it to the AC adapter overnight to
recharge the battery.
•Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.
•Set the power management for maximum battery life.
•Put your notebook in Sleep mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it.
•Disable the Media Player auto insert notification function.
•Eject ExpressCards when not in use.