Important notes
Travelling with your notebook
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Please observe the points listed below when travelling with your notebook.
Before you travel
► Back up imp o rtant data stored on yo ur hard disk.
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► Switch off the radio component for data security reasons. With data traffic via a wireless
connection, it is also possible for unauthorised third parties to receive data.
Information on activating data encryption is provided in the documentation
for your radio component.
► If you wish to use your notebook during a flight, first check with the flight
attendants if it is O K to do so.
When travelling in other countries
► If you are travelling abroad, check that the mains adapter can be operated with the
local mains voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the a ppropriate mains adapter for
your notebook. Do not use any other voltage converter!
► Check whether the local power supply and the spe ci fications of the power cable are
compatible. If this is not the c ase, buy a power cable that matches the local conditions. Do
not use a connection adapter for electr ical devices to connect the notebook.
► Enquire with the corresponding government office of the country you will be
travelling in as to whether you may operate the radio component integrated in
your notebook there (see also "
CE marking", Page 80).
► If you are planning to use a modem, please be aware that it may not necessarily be compatible
with the local telephone system. This ma y r esult in poor performance, or the modem may not work
at all. You m ay require a country-specific telephone adapter (available as an optional accessory).
Notebook: transporting
A placeholder must occupy the ExpressCard slot. This w ill prevent any
foreign bodies from entering t he notebook via the slot.
Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temp eratures
(e.g. direct sunlight in a car).
► Remove all data carriers (e.g. CD, DVD) from the drives.
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► Switch the notebook off.
► Unplug the mains ad apter and all external devices from the power socket.
► Disconnect the mains adapter cable and the data cables for all external devices.
► Close the LCD screen.
► To p rotect against damaging jolts and bumps, use a notebook carrying
case to transport y our notebook.
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