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Tips for Traveling With Your Laptop &
Other Portable Electronics
by
Dr. Tracey Wilen
Laptops and other portable electronics have become common for many business travelers. If you are
planning to travel with your gadgets, here are a few tips to check before you go.
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The X-ray machine will not harm your computer although some travelers prefer
to carry their CDs around the X-ray and hand to the guard for review.
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Carry
your computer separately from your luggage so that you can easily present it to
airport security.
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Expect
to be stopped at the airport by security. You may be asked to power up your computer
to ensure that it is not a security threat. Make sure the computer has enough
battery charge to do this multiple times.
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Keep
your eye on the portable computer while on the belt lest someone picks it up in
error or intended theft.
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If
you plan to work on the plane, you will not be allowed to power up until the airplane
is at cruising altitude. You will also need to turn off during the airplane descent.
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Check
to see if your laptop has an international power supply so that you
can plug in to various outlets. Bring adapters for the different countries you
will visit.
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Most
business travelers suggest carrying at least two batteries with you for back up
and to upgrade your batteries whenever possible to longer life batteries.
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Check
with your international hotel in advance to find out if your room will has internet access.
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Make
sure you pack all necessary items to create an international connection such as
a small screwdriver, adaptor jacks, security password cards etc.
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If
you work for a large firm, you should confirm in advance all necessary phone numbers
and make any necessary changes before you leave. Print out phone numbers for multiple
cities and locations that you might possibly be in.
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If
you work for a small firm, or you own your own firm call your ISP (internet service
provider) before you go and make sure they have international connections and
phone numbers where you are traveling. Some do not.
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Make
sure you test your connection before you go.
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Make
sure you bring all necessary files with you and have them loaded on the laptop or on a USB drive before you go.
| Dr.
Tracey Wilen-Daugenti is a businesswoman, author, and International
Business
expert. For more information go to: www.globalwomen.biz |
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