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| Acoustic Couplers
Acoustic couplers allow you to connect a modem to virtually any telephone and let you send and receive faxes, transmit data, check email, or access on-line services with your portable or notebook computer wherever your travels may take you. Utilizing advanced signal processing technology, acoustic couplers can interface with telephone systems when no direct connection is available. Typical examples of these are payphones and hard-wired phones. Acoustic couplers usually attach to the handset of a phone using suction cups and Velcro straps and are plugged into the LINE jack of the modem. A good acoustic coupler will have a signal level switch that allows you adjust signal levels to suit the telephone line condition and type of telephone you are using.
Adaptor Plug Sets
If you are a frequent international traveler or even just someone taking that once-in-a-lifetime tour, purchase a set of the most frequently used electrical adaptor plugs.
Advance Planning with Offline Web Browser
If you're planning on taking your laptop with you, several days to several weeks before you go on your trip, download offline web browser shareware from a site such as: Winfiles Windows 95/98 Offline Browser Tools. Using an offline web browser, you can download hundreds of web pages of travel information to your laptop for access while you are travelling - without having to dial up and connect to the internet.
Airport Security Checks
In preparation for airport security checks, use the 'suspend' mode (Windows) as an alternative to making sure your battery has enough power to boot up. Activate the suspend mode the last time you use your laptop before going to the airport. It will restart quickly and consume almost no battery power, leaving the maximum battery charge if you want to work during the flight. for Mac users, it is the 'sleep' mode). When you go through airport security, you may be asked to turn your laptop on. Make sure your battery has enough power left, to avoid delays. The process may also be sped up by booting from a floppy diskette.
X-ray Machines: X-ray machines at airports are not a threat to your laptop's hard-drive or floppy disks. However, the security checkpoint conveyer belt is a target for thieves who watch for unattended equipment passing through the x-ray machines. As a result you may want to have a security guard hand check your machine rather than putting it through the conveyer.
Hotel Room Security: If you’re feeling insecure about leaving your notebook computer in the hotel room. leave it stowed in your room but take the removable disk drive with you when you leave.
Disguise Your Laptop: To help safeguard against theft, disguise your computer while traveling. Trade in the traditional computer case for a less conspicuous bag such as the Saddlebag.
An Ergonomics Suggestion
Laptop computers aren't designed with ergonomics in mind. You're always forced to look down, and more often than not you have to set them at a level not appropriate for your arms. When working with your laptop in an unfamiliar place, remember to look down at the screen by tucking your chin into your chest, instead of bending your entire neck. This should protect your back and shoulders against fatigue
Applications Tips for Saving Battery Life
Want to save power on the road? Try turning off the AutoSave feature on your Office suite applications, such as Microsoft Excel and Word. This will allow your hard drive to power down without starting up again to do the 'Auto Save'.
Avoiding Theft
When going through metal detectors at airports, DO NOT put your laptop on the conveyer just yet. Wait till there is no one in front of you. There have been scams where you put your laptop on the belt, and the person in front of you has a metal object with them causing you and the rest a delay, while his accomplice at the other side waits for your laptop and takes off with it.
Backup Your Computer
Whether you are taking a short trip with your laptop or moving with your computer, backup your hard drive before you travel.
Battery Savvy
New batteries are generally not charged before they are delivered because the charge is not stable during the shipping process. You should fully charge and discharge a new battery as soon as you receive it. As a rule, a new battery must be fully charged and discharged at least five times in order to realize the maximum run time. A new battery may cause the battery status indicator on your computer to indicate a dead or low battery condition. If this should occur, remove the battery and then re-insert it. If you still don’t get a full indicator, let the battery charge in your computer overnight.
Storage: Do not store batteries in extreme temperatures or wet areas. For example, do not leave your cellular phone or laptop in your car during the heat of the summer or the cold of the winter.
Optimize Performance: A rapid charger/conditioner can help optimize the performance and extend the life of your NiCD and NiMH rechargeable batteries. A conditioner fully drains the battery’s power prior to recharging, which is vital to avoid memory effect.
In-Flight Power: Many airplanes are now equipped with power for passengers to use in-flight. Even more planes will have this feature soon, so if you are in the market for extra batteries for in-flight use, consider instead an air adapter designed for use with the in-flight power system
Broadband Internet Access for Travellers
When planing a business trip, find a hotel that has high-speed Internet connections in the guest and conference rooms. STSN provides travelers with an easy to use connection that lets them tap into their office networks with a broadband 'always on' connection. STSN is in over 400 hotels worldwide (locater at www.STSN.com). The daily charge in the USA of $9.95 is actually a real deal for road warriors when you consider hotel phone costs, company 'toll free' line costs and the added productivity while on the road.
Applications Tips for Saving Battery Life
Want to save power on the road? Try turning off the AutoSave feature on your Office suite applications, such as Microsoft Excel and Word. This will allow your hard drive to power down without starting up again to do the 'Auto Save'.
Avoiding Theft
When going through metal detectors at airports, DO NOT put your laptop on the conveyer just yet. Wait till there is no one in front of you. There have been scams where you put your laptop on the belt, and the person in front of you has a metal object with them causing you and the rest a delay, while his accomplice at the other side waits for your laptop and takes off with it.
Backup Your Computer
Whether you are taking a short trip with your laptop or moving with your computer, backup your hard drive before you travel.
Battery Savvy
New batteries are generally not charged before they are delivered because the charge is not stable during the shipping process. You should fully charge and discharge a new battery as soon as you receive it. As a rule, a new battery must be fully charged and discharged at least five times in order to realize the maximum run time. A new battery may cause the battery status indicator on your computer to indicate a dead or low battery condition. If this should occur, remove the battery and then re-insert it. If you still don’t get a full indicator, let the battery charge in your computer overnight.
Storage: Do not store batteries in extreme temperatures or wet areas. For example, do not leave your cellular phone or laptop in your car during the heat of the summer or the cold of the winter.
Optimize Performance: A rapid charger/conditioner can help optimize the performance and extend the life of your NiCD and NiMH rechargeable batteries. A conditioner fully drains the battery’s power prior to recharging, which is vital to avoid memory effect.
In-Flight Power: Many airplanes are now equipped with power for passengers to use in-flight. Even more planes will have this feature soon, so if you are in the market for extra batteries for in-flight use, consider instead an air adapter designed for use with the in-flight power systems.
Broadband Internet Access for Travellers
When planing a business trip, find a hotel that has high-speed Internet connections in the guest and conference rooms. STSN provides travelers with an easy to use connection that lets them tap into their office networks with a broadband 'always on' connection. STSN is in over 400 hotels worldwide (locater at www.STSN.com). The daily charge in the USA of $9.95 is actually a real deal for road warriors when you consider hotel phone costs, company 'toll free' line costs and the added productivity while on the road. | |
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