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Travel, storage, and service, Chapter 14, Traveling with the powerbook – Apple Macintosh PowerBook 145B User Manual

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Travel, Storage, and Service

In this chapter

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Traveling with the computer

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Storing the computer

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Getting service and support

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Getting more information about Macintosh computers

Traveling with the PowerBook

The safety instructions in the first part of this book also apply
when you are traveling. In addition, note these precautions:

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Do not transport your PowerBook while it is turned on.
Choose Sleep or Shut Down from the Special menu, and wait
until the hard disk stops spinning, before you move the
computer.

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Transport batteries either inside the computer or in the
protective case provided with each battery. Do not transport
unprotected batteries.

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Bring backup copies of your system software and other
important files on floppy disks, in case you need to reinstall
them.

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Do not check your computer as baggage. Carry it with you.

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Do not allow your computer or any hard disks or floppy disks
to pass through X-ray machines. Have security officials
manually inspect your computer and disks.

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Be prepared to show security officials that your computer is
working. Have a charged battery or a power adapter ready to
use.

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