1.
Flashlight
Most contemporary cell phones have a very bright
display that can be used as a flashlight in a
pinch. Let's say you drop your keys under the
car seat, or you need a bit of light to read the
menu in a dark restaurant. Simply turn on your
phone and point the screen where you need some
light - you'll be amazed at the brightness of
that tiny screen.
2.
Photographic Memory
Buying a cell phone without a camera these days
is like trying to buy a car without air conditioning,
so chances are good that your cell phone has
a built-in camera whether you wanted one or
not. As a general rule, the pictures taken with
a cell phone are low-quality and worthless for
photographic prints. You can, however, use your
cell phone camera as the "photographic
memory" you wish you had. Need to remember
where you parked your car in the airport lot?
Take a quick photo of the location and its surroundings.
When you get back to town, simply pull up the
picture stored on your phone and tell the shuttle
driver exactly where to find your spot. Don't
want to forget your room number? Since most
hotel keys are no longer imprinted with room
information, shoot a picture of the number on
your door so you can later recall whether it
was room 1114 or 1411. If you take just a bit
of time to learn how to use your phone's camera
(or find some 12 year old who will be thrilled
to teach you), you'll find yourself using your
"photographic memory" even when you
are not traveling.
3.
Travel Alarm Clock
Nearly every cell phone has a built in clock,
and most automatically reset to the local time
simply by turning them off and on. Chances are
that there is also a built-in alarm clock that
can be used as a reliable alternative to the
hotel's unreliable clock radio or when you are
out and about. If you plan a day of sightseeing,
browsing museums or shopping for souvenirs,
be sure you don't miss the last train back to
your hotel by setting your cell phone's alarm
to alert you when it's time to return to the
station.
4.
Electronic Rolodex®
Your phone almost certainly has a phone book
function, and you may already have set up a
handful of frequently dialed numbers (spouse,
home, work, etc.) Before you head off on your
next trip, program in a few more phone numbers
such as your airline's customer service number,
hotel reservation line, and rental-car company
phone number. That way, if you are delayed and
need to contact your hotel about a late arrival,
the number is handy. You may also wish to program
in the major air carriers (United, American,
Southwest, etc.). In the event that your flight
is canceled...
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