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How to Travel With a Powerbook

Protecting your powerbook from damage and theft, and ensuring it will be usable in foreign countries, requires preparation and care.

Instructions

· STEP 1 : Get a heavily padded carrying case that fits the accessories you need to carry.

· STEP 2 : Take the components, peripherals and accessories you might need, but leave the CD-ROM drive or other parts you won't. Take an extra battery if you will use the Powerbook on an airplane.

· STEP 3 : Remove disks from disk drives.

· STEP 4 : Get power and telephone-jack adapters if you will need them for international travel. Find out the power requirements and plug shapes for your destination before you leave.

· STEP 5 : Back up all important documents before you leave.

· STEP 6 : Make sure your Powerbook has enough battery power to boot if required by customs or security personnel.

· STEP 7 : Avoid leaving your computer unattended in the airport.

· STEP 8 : Keep your powerbook out of overhead bins and in plain sight when flying.

· STEP 9 : Once you reach , change the date and time settings and the modem set-tings, if necessary.

How to Choose a Powerbook

Today's in Modern World , Powerbook are much more powerful than even the hottest desktop computers of yesterday. They are also lighter and much more stylish. Many people are opting out of desktop computers altogether and use a powerbook for all their computer needs. If you're thinking of going this route, check out these shopping tips.

Instructions

· STEP 1 : Pick up the powerbook at the store. Choose one that feels strong, solid and not too heavy.

· STEP 2 : Try the keyboard. Since you can't replace it make sure you're at ease with its touch and receptiveness.

· STEP 3 : Test the pointing device, track pad or track ball, the powerbook alternatives to a mouse. Some of these can be hard to master.

· STEP 4 : Check if the computer's bottom gets awkwardly hot when it's running--a problem if you actually use the powerbook on your lap.

· STEP 5 : Consider buying an internal wireless card and a Bluetooth adapter if you really plan to be mobile. A wireless network card will free you from having to be wired to your Internet connection .Bluetooth capability will let you share information wirelessly with other Bluetooth-equipped devices, such as your cell phone or personal digital assistant.
Disables a stolen powerbook, or better yet, reports the powerbook location when it connects to the Internet.

How to Clean Up Powerbook

Spilling Tea on your powerbook will not only ruin your morning, it can ruin your computer. Act fastly if this happens, because it only takes seconds for liquids to damage the hard drive of a powerbook computer.

Instructions

· STEP 1: Shut down the computer immediately.

· STEP 2: Wipe up any liquid. Slope the computer to the side to drain any liquids.

· STEP 3: Remove any removable parts from the powerbook, including the power cord.Do not disassemble the powerbook body to remove internal parts.

· STEP 4: Once the parts are removed, quietly lift the computer and turn it to the side and upside down to drain any liquid. Tilt the computer in a variety of directions to verify that there are no pools of liquid lurking, but be careful not to shake it or handle it roughly.

· STEP 5: Repeat with the floppy drive and other removable parts.

· STEP 6: Use a hair dryer on a cool setting to dry the laptop and its parts if you can.