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In addition to the general safety and
maintenance suggestions in this
preface, and
Appendix B: Trouble-
shooting
, 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” lug-
gage. Baggage handlers may not
be sufficiently careful.
• Avoid knocking the computer
against hard objects.
Beware of Electromagnetic fields.
• Metal detectors & X-ray machines
These devices can damage the com-
puter, hard disk, floppy disks, LS-120
disks and other media. They may
also destroy any stored data.
– Pass your computer and disks
around the devices. Ask security offi-
cials 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 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 turn-
ing it on so that any moisture can
evaporate.
Preface:
traveler’s tips
