Dell Latitude D810 - Manual (Page 109)

Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Identifying Your Computer
l Attach a name tag or business card to the computer.
l 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.
l Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as your name, address, and telephone number in this file.
l Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification tags.
Packing the Computer
l 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 .
l To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module.
l Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries you plan to carry with you.
l Shut down the computer.
l Disconnect the AC adapter.
l Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display.
l Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely.
l Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food.
l Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids.
l Pack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage compartment.
Travel Tips
l Consider disabling wireless activity on your computer to maximize battery operating time. To disable wireless activity, press <Fn> <F2>.
l Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time.
NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display.
NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on.
NOTICE: Do not check the computer as baggage.
NOTICE: If you choose to pack the computer after undocking it, ensure that the computer has been shut down or put into standby mode. Failure to do
so could cause the battery to wear down quickly or cause the computer to overheat.
NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical drive. Doing so can result in loss of data.