Routine Care

10 Routine Care
Traveling and shipping
■ If the computer will be unused and disconnected from
external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery
pack and store it separately.
■ If you are shipping the computer or a drive, place it in a
bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and
label the package “FRAGILE.”
■ If the computer has a wireless device or a cell phone device
installed, such as an 802.11 b/g, a Global System for Mobile
Communications (GSM), or a General Packet Radio Service
(GPRS) device, the use of these devices may be restricted in
some environments. Such restrictions may apply aboard
airplanes, in hospitals, near explosives, in hazardous
locations, and so on. If you are uncertain of the policy that
applies to the use of a particular device, ask for authorization
to use it before you turn it on.
■ If you are traveling internationally:
❏ Check the computer-related customs regulations for
each country on your itinerary.
❏ Consult with Customer Care about power cord and
adapter requirements for each location in which you
plan to use the computer. Voltage, frequency, and plug
configurations vary.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not attempt to power the computer with a
voltage converter kit sold for appliances.
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