techwiz24: How do I prepare my laptop for an airplain trip?
i will be taking my laptop on a plane this month. I will be flying on a continental 737-900/800.Should I have my laptop off when going thorugh security? and is there a safe way to turn it on on the plane??? it is only my second time flying, and I jiust got my laptop this year. Do I need my wierless/bluetooth radio off??? if so, how do I do this so it boots w/ it off? thanks!!!
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Answer by Roger K
Your laptop should be off when you send it though the x-ray machine. You will need to take it out of its case or your backpack or whatever it is in, and place it by itself into one of the plastic bins.
Make sure you remember to pick it up again on the other side – seriously – people walk off without them sometimes!
It needs to be off during departure, and again when you begin your landing approach. The cabin crew will make announcements about when it is OK to use them and when they should be off.
To turn the WiFi off, you need to go to the control panel, networks, select the wireless network connection icon, the select the “disable” option from a right click menu, or a menu bar option.
If you do that before you turn it off for the last time before boarding, when you boot it up n the plane, that function will be off.
Once you are off the plane, go back to the same control panel option and select the “enable” option for the wireless connection.
Answer by LobengulaSome laptops have a switch/button to easily switch off wifi/bluetooth. You must check the manual.
Also, and this is very important. Make sure that your laptop is fully charged before the trip. If you’re not flying business class, it’s unlikely that you will have a power outlet available.
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