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These tips can make traveling with your notebook more 
convenient and trouble-free. Read this chapter to learn 
about:
■Using the modem
■Using your radio frequency wireless connections
■Transferring files
■Protecting your notebook from loss and theft
■Managing your notebook’s power efficiently 

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Packing your notebook
■Remove all peripheral devices and cables. Remember to pack those you will 
need while traveling.
■Pack your notebook securely into a briefcase or hand-carried luggage, and 
keep it separate from toiletries, liquids, and food. Do not pack it in checked 
luggage.
■K e e p  y o u r  n o t e b o o k  s t a b l e  d u r i n g  t r a v e l .  S e c u r e  i t  t o  p r e v e n t  i t  f r o m  s l i d i n g  
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Radio frequency wireless 
connections
■Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices. If 
your notebook is equipped with a wireless device, check with the local 
radio approval authorities prior to your trip for any restrictions on the use 
of a wireless device in the destination country.
■If your notebook came equipped with an internal embedded wireless 
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Security
■Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and 
leave your notebook in your hotel room while you are away.
■Always keep your notebook with you while waiting in airports, train 
stations, or bus terminals. Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as it 
passes through the x-ray machine in security checkpoints.
■Write down your notebook model number and serial number (see 
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5Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER.
6Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 
When you start your computer, you are prompted to enter the user 
password you set in Step 3.
Power
■Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are traveling 
internationally, take power plug adapters.
■Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power 
surges.
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■Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about 
emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged.
■Ta k e  y o u r  System Restoration discs in case you need to install an additional 
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Customizing
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This chapter provides information about customizing your 
notebook through Windows. Read this chapter to learn 
how to:
■Change screen and display settings
■Change the background and screen saver
■Adjust the touchpad settings
■Add, change, and switch user accounts in Windows XP 

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Adjusting the screen and desktop 
settings
Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display 
settings you may need to change. You can also adjust settings such as the screen 
background and screen saver.
Adjusting the color depth
Color depth is the number of colors your screen displays. Various image types 
require various color depths for optimum appearance. For example, simple color 
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3Click the Settings tab.
4Click the arrow button to open the Color quality or Colors list, then click 
the color depth you want.
5To save your changes in Windows XP, click OK, then click Yes.
- OR -
To save your changes in Windows 2000, click 
OK, then click OK again.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about adjusting display settings in 
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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Adjusting the screen resolution
You can increase the screen resolution to fit more icons on your desktop, or 
you can decrease the resolution to make reading the display easier. The higher 
the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such as icons 
and menu bars) appear.
To adjust the screen resolution:
1In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel 
window opens. If your Control Panel is in...