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Troubleshooting the PowerBook On the Road

Can I put my PowerBook through the X-ray machine at the airport?

Yes, absolutely. Contrary to some misguided beliefs, the X-ray machines at airports DO NOT subject your PowerBook to the strong magnetic fields that destroy data.

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Is it okay to transport my PowerBook while it is in sleep mode?

Yes. In fact, Apple recommends you do just that. See the next question.

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When should I put my PowerBook in sleep mode versus shutting it down?

There are only four instances when it should be shut down. Otherwise, let it sleep! They are:

- When you attach or remove a second (external) monitor.
- When you want to make it a part of the SCSI chain of another computer.
- When you want to restart it with a different assortment of extensions and control panels.
- If it's a PowerBook Duo, then it must be shut down before inserting it into a Duo Dock.