John Andersen wrote:
It could be they were forced to add it in software or face being banned on airlines: From: ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/c79plac41.pdf
Q12:. Can the Fn+F5 key combination be used on all ThinkPad computers to enable or disable the wireless features?
A:You can use that key combination to enable or disable the wireless features only if ThinkPad Hotkey Features Version 1.03.0391 or later is installed on your computer. If it is installed, the wireless icon is printed on the F5 key.
I have what could be a wireless icon on my F5 key, so presumably I've also got that software installed, but the Fn+F5 still doesn't do anything. This is a brandnew laptop, purchased only 2 months ago. I have to say I find it difficult to believe that laptops sold in Europe would be in direct violation of strict FAA requirements. Perhaps some from smaller manufacturers, but surely not my new IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad ? /Per Jessen, Zürich