Apple PowerBook G3 - Manual (Page 93)

Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 93
Airplanes and Airports
Some airlines have reported that use of portable electronic devices may have interfered with
the aircraft’s flight navigation or communications systems. Many airlines restrict or manage
the use of electronic equipment during flights. Please respect the regulations of the airlines.
A properly tuned X-ray machine or metal detector should cause no damage to your
Macintosh PowerBook. But the motors that drive the belts on some security machines have
magnets that can damage your information. To avoid problems, place the Macintosh
PowerBook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as possible. At most
airports you can also have the computer hand-inspected by security personnel.
Security officials may require you to turn the Macintosh PowerBook on. Make sure you have
a charged battery on hand. To speed up the security process, have your PowerBook in sleep
instead of shut down.
Handling Your Macintosh PowerBook
The safety instructions earlier in this appendix also apply when you are traveling. In addition,
note these precautions:
m Do not transport your Macintosh PowerBook while it is turned on. Put your computer to
sleep or shut it down before you move it.
m Do not check your computer as baggage. Carry it with you.
International Repair and Service
Apple’s limited warranty covers your Macintosh PowerBook for one year, regardless of where
it is purchased. The Apple-authorized service providers in more than 80 countries can handle
most repairs (unless the repair involves a component specific to another area of the world).
Bring a copy of your proof of purchase with you.
Storing the Macintosh PowerBook
1 Save your work on a hard disk or floppy disks.
2 Press the Power button and click Shut Down, or choose Shut Down from the Special menu.
3 Close the display.
4 Store the computer in a cool, dry place.
Storage temperatures should remain between –25°C and 60°C (between –13°F and 140°F).
Avoid leaving the computer where temperatures may be extreme or unpredictable—in the
trunk of a car, for example.