Dell Latitude C540 - Manual (Page 48)

NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room
temperature for 1 hour before powering on.
Pack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage
compartment.
NOTICE: Do not check the computer as baggage.
Travel Tips
NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical drive. Doing so can result in loss of data.
Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time.
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.
Ensure that you know which 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
Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer.
NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through a metal detector. Send the computer through an X-ray
machine or have it hand inspected.
Before you use the computer on an airplane, verify that such usage is permitted. Some airlines forbid
the use of electronic devices during the flight. All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during
takeoff and landing.
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the service tag sequence
in your description of the computer. Ask that a case number be assigned and write down the number,
along with the name, address, and telephone number of the law enforcement agency. If possible,
obtain the name of the investigating officer.