Dell Vostro 500 (Mid 2009) - Manual (Page 125)

Traveling With Your Computer
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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
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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.
• Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that you plan to carry
with you.
• Shut down the computer.
• Disconnect the AC adapter.
NOTICE:
When the display is closed, extraneous items on the keyboard or palm
rest could damage the display.
• Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from
the keyboard and palm rest and close the display.
• Use the optional Dell carrying case to pack the computer and its
accessories together safely.
• Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream, colognes,
perfumes, or food.
NOTICE:
If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to
acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on.
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