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Settings
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Advanced
You can select options for turning off the mobile computer to conserve battery power. To conserve the
most power, select the option to turn off the device after 3 minutes or less.
1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Power icon - Advanced tab.
Figure 3-40. Power Window - Advanced Tab
2. Select On battery power: Turn off device if not used for check box.
3. Select time value from the drop-down list.
4. Select On external power: Turn off device if not used for check box.
5. Select time value from the drop-down list.
6. Tap ok.
Optimizing Battery Life
You want the batteries to last as long as possible, especially when you're on the road. Under normal
conditions, you can get many hours of use from a single charge. Here are a few tips to help you get
the most of the battery:
Use external power whenever possible, especially when:
Using the backlight.
Connecting to a host computer.
Using accessories.