Traveling with your tablet, Travel tips, Travel accessories – Lenovo ThinkPad 8 User Manual

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Getting updates from Lenovo

Your tablet is preinstalled with System Update. This program enables you to keep the Lenovo software on
your tablet up-to-date by downloading and installing software updates.

To start System Update, do the following:

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.

2. Tap the Search charm to search for System Update.

3. Tap System Update.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Getting updates from Microsoft

To check and keep your Windows, programs, or device drivers up-to-date, see the Windows Help and
Support for more information.

Traveling with your tablet

This topic provides information to help you work with and transport your tablet while you traveling.

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.

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. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.

b. Tap Settings Change PC settings.

c. In the navigation panel, tap Network Airplane mode.

d. Slide the control to the right to turn on Airplane mode to disable all wireless devices.

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 ac power adapter that comes with your tablet

• The supplied power cord

• A quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection

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