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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.
•Wireless communication can interfere with equipment 
on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations 
require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling 
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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 (located on the bottom of your notebook) in 
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4Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER.
5Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER.
6Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving 
Changes, then press E
NTER.
7When you start your computer, you are prompted 
to enter the user password you set in Step 3.
•Review the information in “Protecting your notebook” 
in your online User Guide.
Power
•Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If 
you are traveling internationally, take power plug 
adapters.
•Take a portable surge...

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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.
•Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an 
additional driver or software. 

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Maintaining Your Notebook
•Caring for your notebook
•Cleaning your notebook
•Maintaining the battery(ies)
•Cleaning CDs or DVDs 

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Caring for your notebook
To extend the life of your notebook:
•Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook, and do 
not put any objects on top of it. The case, although 
strong, is not made to support extra weight.
•When transporting your notebook, we recommend that 
you put it in a carrying case.
•Keep your notebook away from magnetic fields. 
Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives.
•Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator 
is on because data...

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Cleaning your notebook
Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust 
helps keep your notebook performing at its best. You may 
want to gather these items and put together a notebook 
cleaning kit:
•A soft, lint-free cloth
•An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like 
extension
•Cotton swabs
•A DVD drive cleaning kit
Cleaning the exterior
Always turn off your notebook and other peripherals before 
cleaning any components. Also, remove the main and optional 
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If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and 
turn the notebook upside down. Let the liquid drain, then let 
the keyboard dry before trying to use it again. If the keyboard 
does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. A 
replacement keyboard may not be covered by your warranty.
Cleaning the notebook screen
Use a soft cloth and water to clean the LCD screen. Squirt a 
little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and 
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Storing batteries
Do not charge up the battery, then store it away. A stored 
battery should be used every three to four weeks. Let the 
battery fully discharge, then recharge to 40% if you plan to 
store it again. If you store a battery for longer than three to 
four weeks, the battery could fully discharge because the 
battery circuitry itself consumes power.
If you have a spare lithium-ion battery, use one exclusively 
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