Traveling With Your Computer
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
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Attach a name tag or business card to the computer.
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Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place away from the
computer or carrying case. Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss
or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell.
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Create a file on the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
desktop called
if_found
. Place
information such as your name, address, and phone number in this file.
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Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification
tags.
Packing the Computer
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Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a
safe place.
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Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that you plan to carry
with you.
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Shut down the computer.
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Disconnect the AC adapter.
NOTICE:
When the display is closed, extraneous items on the keyboard or palm
rest could damage the display.
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Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from
the keyboard and palm rest and close the display.
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Use the optional Dell carrying case to pack the computer and its
accessories together safely.
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Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream, colognes,
perfumes, or food.
NOTICE:
If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to
acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on.
Summary of Contents for 1700 - Personal Laser Printer B/W
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Page 14: ...14 Contents ...
Page 20: ...20 Finding Information ...
Page 58: ...58 Using a Battery ...
Page 84: ...84 Using Multimedia ...
Page 88: ...88 Using ExpressCards ...
Page 104: ...104 Securing Your Computer ...
Page 175: ...Adding and Replacing Parts 175 1 captive screws 2 2 Mini Card cover 1 2 ...
Page 184: ...184 Adding and Replacing Parts ...
Page 186: ...186 Dell QuickSet Features ...
Page 196: ...196 Getting Help ...
Page 214: ...214 Appendix ...
Page 232: ...232 Glossary ...
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