Apple Macintosh PowerBook 180 computers - Manual (Page 264)

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Some airlines may restrict or prohibit the use of computers in
flight. Check ahead to find out what restrictions, if any, apply.
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Take the necessary plug adapters if you’re traveling overseas.
( You may need to use them with the power adapter.) You do
not need a voltage transformer. The power adapter can handle
90 volts to 260 volts AC (48 to 62 Hz).
Check the diagrams below to determine which plug adapters
you’ll need, or ask your travel agent.
Outlet Type Locations
United States, Canada, parts of Latin America,
Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan
Former Soviet Union, most of Europe, parts of
Latin America, the Middle East, parts of Africa,
Hong Kong, India, most of South Asia
Mexico, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia,
Singapore, parts of Africa
China, Australia, New Zealand
Storing the PowerBook
Short-term storage (up to 2 weeks)
1. Save your work on a hard disk or floppy disks.
2. Choose Battery from the Apple ( K ) menu and note the
charge level of the battery.
3. Choose Shut Down from the Special menu.
4. Close the display.
5. If the battery is not fully charged, or if you plan to
leave the computer in storage for more than a week,
plug in the power adapter.
If the battery is fully charged, you can store the computer
without its power adapter plugged in for up to a week.
6. Store the computer in a cool, dry place.
Storage temperatures should remain between 50°F/10°C and
104°F/40°C. Avoid leaving the computer where temperatures
may be extreme or unpredictable—in the trunk of a car, for
example.
248 Chapter 15: Travel, Storage, and Service