Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference
9
On the Road
In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting, keep these points in mind:
Hand-carry the notebook -
For security, don’t let it out of your sight. In some
areas, computer theft is very common. Don’t check it with normal luggage.
Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful. Avoid knock¬ing the computer
against hard objects.
Beware of Electromagnetic fields
- Devices such as metal detectors & X-ray
machines can damage the com¬puter, hard disk, floppy disks, and other media.
They may also destroy any stored data - Pass your computer and disks around
the devices. Ask security officials to hand-inspect them (you may be asked to
turn it on). Note: Some airports also scan luggage with these devices.
Fly safely
- Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other
electronic devices in flight. These restrictions are for your safety, follow them.
If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment, make sure it’s secure.
Contents may shift and/or fall out when the compartment is opened.
Get power where you can -
If an electrical outlet is available, use the AC/DC
adapter and keep your battery(ies) charged.
Keep it dry -
If you move quickly from a cold to a warm location, water vapor can
condense inside the computer. Wait a few minutes before turning it on so that
any moisture can evaporate.
