Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s (English) User Guide - Page 72

Travel tips, Travel accessories, ThinkPad AC/DC Combo Adapter

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• Travel accessories Travel tips Use the following travel tips to travel more confidently and efficiently with your computer. 1. While it is safe to allow your computer to go through the x ray machines at airport security stations, it is important to keep your eyes on the computer at all times to prevent theft. 2. Consider bringing an airplane or automobile adapter for your computer. 3. Because you might need to use your computer in less than perfect lighting conditions, turn on the ThinkLight by pressing Fn+Space to illuminate the keyboard. 4. If you carry an ac power adapter, detach the ac cord from it to avoid damaging the cord. Note: If you use the ThinkLight, the battery life is slightly reduced. Travel tips on airplanes If you carry your computer into an airplane, check the travel tips. Attention: • For using onboard computer or wireless (such as Internet, Bluetooth, etc.) service, check the services with the airline before boarding the airplane. • If there are restrictions on the use of computers with the wireless feature on an airplane, you need to disable it before boarding. To disable it, refer to the instructions in "Enabling or disabling the wireless feature" on page 41. Follow the tips below: 1. Be careful about the seat in front of you on airplanes. Angle your computer display so that it does not get caught when the person in front of you leans back. 2. Remember to hibernate or turn off your computer when taking off. Travel accessories Here is a checklist of things to consider packing when you are going to be away from the office: Travel Essentials • ThinkPad ac power adapter • External mouse, if you are accustomed to using one • Ethernet cable • A quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection If you are traveling to another country you might want to consider these items • An ac power adapter for the country that you are traveling to • An adapter to connect to a phone line in that country Other items you may wish to consider • ThinkPad AC/DC Combo Adapter • External storage device 54 User Guide

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Travel accessories
Travel tips
Use the following travel tips to travel more confidently and efficiently with your computer.
1. While it is safe to allow your computer to go through the x ray machines at airport security stations, it is
important to keep your eyes on the computer at all times to prevent theft.
2. Consider bringing an airplane or automobile adapter for your computer.
3. Because you might need to use your computer in less than perfect lighting conditions, turn on the
ThinkLight by pressing Fn+Space to illuminate the keyboard.
4. If you carry an ac power adapter, detach the ac cord from it to avoid damaging the cord.
Note:
If you use the ThinkLight, the battery life is slightly reduced.
Travel tips on airplanes
If you carry your computer into an airplane, check the travel tips.
Attention:
For using onboard computer or wireless (such as Internet,
Bluetooth
, etc.) service, check the services
with the airline before boarding the airplane.
If there are restrictions on the use of computers with the wireless feature on an airplane, you need to
disable it before boarding. To disable it, refer to the instructions in “Enabling or disabling the wireless
feature” on page 41.
Follow the tips below:
1. Be careful about the seat in front of you on airplanes. Angle your computer display so that it does not
get caught when the person in front of you leans back.
2. Remember to hibernate or turn off your computer when taking off.
Travel accessories
Here is a checklist of things to consider packing when you are going to be away from the office:
Travel Essentials
ThinkPad ac power adapter
External mouse, if you are accustomed to using one
Ethernet cable
A quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection
If you are traveling to another country you might want to consider these items
An ac power adapter for the country that you are traveling to
An adapter to connect to a phone line in that country
Other items you may wish to consider
ThinkPad AC/DC Combo Adapter
External storage device
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