Airplane mode is used to disable all wireless signals both incoming and outgoing from the unit in question either phone or some sort of lap top computer. The reason for this is so that you can use your device on an airplane but not interfere with the on board electronics of the craft. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike & Barbara" <mb69ma...@charter.net> To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 1:50 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Laptop question
Hi Matthew, How do you make reservations for the flight if the modem is turned off? LOL LOL I couldn't resist! However, would you please explain airplane mode? I can certanily understand different reasons for turning the modem off but, if that is what that button does, why is it referred to as, airplane mode? Thanks much, take care. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Matthew and Edgar To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Laptop question Do you mean the wireless button? This is in case you want to turn it off if your going to fly. It is called airplane mode. -----Original Message----- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jerry martin Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 7:35 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Laptop question To All: I have a dumb question. I have a Dell laptop. On the right side of it, towards the back, there is a button that can be pressed to turn the modem off. Why on earth would yu want to do that? Jerry "Length of days with an evil heart only means length of misery." - CS Lewis For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
