Dell Latitude C540 - Manual (Page 47)

Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Identifying Your Computer
Attach a name tag or business card to the computer, or use a permanent marker or stencil to write a
unique identifying mark (such as your driver's license number) on the computer.
Write down your service tag sequence and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying
case. Use the service tag sequence if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and
to Dell.
Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as your
name, address, and telephone 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. Remove any
cables attached to installed PC Cards, and
remove any extended PC Cards.
To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the
Dell TravelLite™ module.
Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries you plan to carry with you.
Turn off the computer or put the computer into hibernate mode.
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 then 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.
Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures
and overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids.