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If you do a lot of traveling, you might find it useful to purchase an
acoustic coupler for your modem (which hooks to the handset instead
of directly to a phone jack), to allow connection even where compatible
phone jacks cannot be found. However, most public phones are now being
upgraded to accept modem/fax connection from portable computers.
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Hand your WinBook notebook to an airport attendant rather than setting
it on the conveyor for security checks. This will help reduce the possi-
bility of theft. (Note: Airport X-Ray machines will not damage your
system.)
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Password protect your system (with at least one level of password)
to help preserve your data.
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Consider purchasing a lock for your WinBook notebook. The WinBook
notebook comes with a slot for connecting a lock located on the left side
of your system case.
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Brand or physically mark your computer to make for easy identification.
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If you will be using an Internet provider or other on-line service, call
ahead to find out local access numbers for your destination(s).
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In case your destination does not have outlets near convenient work
spaces, you might want to pack a short extension cord.
Remember to pack:
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Your WinBook notebook
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Your WinBook notebook CD (which contains the drivers for
your system)
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Your AC adapter/power cord
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Any international converters for your adapter
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A spare length of phone cord
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