Travel tips
Use the following travel tips to travel more confidently and efficiently with your tablet:
1.While it is safe to allow your tablet to go through the x ray machines at airport security stations, it is important to keep your eyes on the tablet at all times to prevent theft.
2.Put your tablet in a protective case when not in use to prevent damage or scratching.
3.If you are traveling abroad, disable the data roaming function to prevent unwanted charges. See “Disabling data roaming on mobile networks” on page 24.
Travel tips on airplanes
If you carry your tablet into an airplane, check the following travel tips:
1.If you are going to use the wireless service, check with the airline for any restrictions before boarding the airplane.
2.If there are restrictions on the use of tablets with the wireless feature on an airplane, enable the Airplane mode. To enable it, do the following:
a.Touch the time area from the system bar to open the Status Details panel.
b.Touch anywhere in the Status Details panel. The Quick Settings panel is displayed.
c.Switch on Airplane mode.
3.Be careful about the seat in front of you on the airplane. Place your tablet in a safe position so that it does not get caught when the person in front of you leans back.
Travel accessories
The following is a checklist of things to consider packing when you are going to be away from your office or home:
Travel essentials:
•The ThinkPad Tablet AC Charger that comes with your tablet
•The supplied USB cable
•A quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection
If you are traveling to another country or region, you might want to consider these items:
•A ThinkPad Tablet AC Charger for the country to which you are traveling
•A SIM card for the local mobile services in that country or region
Other items you might want to consider:
•ThinkPad headphones
•Additional storage devices or flash media cards
•A ThinkPad Tablet DC Charger if you are traveling by automobile
•ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case
Care and maintenance
Handle your tablet with care so that you can enjoy this product for a long time.
Cleaning your tablet
To clean your tablet, unplug all cables and turn off the tablet by pressing and holding the power button for a few seconds. Then wipe the tablet screen with a soft,
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