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What is a power pack?

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A power pack is a portable external battery that can store electrical energy. It can be used to charge mobile devices when the battery is running low.

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Can I bring and use a power pack on a plane?

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Only in a handheld carry-on.

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Have a Samsung mobile. Traveling to USA, stopover in Hong Kong for 12 hrs. How will I charge my phone?

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Airports have outlets to plug into, and most international flights are equipped with AC power. However, you may require an adapter. Pack a US adapter in your carry-on for the plane, and a Hong Kong adapter for the airport.

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Can I use a USB port to charge my device?

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It depends on what plug the airplane has. If it has a USB port, go right ahead. If it doesn't and uses something like a cigarette lighter, you'd need to buy an adapter.

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How do I turn down the brightness on my laptop?

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Depending on the operating system. On Windows 10, open the start menu, then open settings. Select "Display" and use the "Adjust brightness level" slider to adjust the brightness. On Windows 8.1 and earlier, click on the battery icon on the system tray. Then click "Adjust screen brightness". A window will open and you can adjust the brightness using the slider at the bottom of the window. On Mac OS X, open system preferences. Click on "Displays" icon and use the slider to adjust the brightness.

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What should I do if the power pack is not allowed on plane?

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Research airlines that offer in-air charging before your trip.

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Can I use a power bank in-flight?

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Yes, you can.

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What are all the airlines that have an outlet at every seat?

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You can consult Google, or specific airline websites to determine which airlines meet what you are looking for.

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What is a power strip?

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A power strip is a box with 1-10 outlets, attached to a flexible cable that you can plug in to an outlet.

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Can I bring the power cord for my phone on a flight?

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Yes, you will need it to charge your device. The airline does not supply the cord, only the charging port. (Though keep in mind, not all airplanes have charging ports.)

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Is it alright to use a power strip to charge devices inside the airplane from the outlets?

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Yes, it is alright to use a power strip to charge your devices, but I always recommend a battery pack for charging needs.

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What is an empower port?

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It is a charger that has three different power outlets available on commercial airlines.

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Can I charge my iPad on an airplane?

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You can do so on most airplanes, as long as you have the right adapter, and the actual charger. However, you might want to double check with your airline whether or not they have in-flight/in-seat chargers.

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