CipherLab 9500PPC, Reference Manual

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9500PPC Mobile Computer Reference Manual
Stop wireless connectivity, Bluetooth or 802.11b that is not in use. Refer to the Wireless Power
Manager.
To save power, go to Start > Settings > System tab and select Backlight / Backlight
Control (for backlight settings) or select Power (for power schemes).
Warning: Using backlight, wireless connectivity, and peripherals while on battery power will
substantially reduce battery life.
START > SETTINGS > SYSTEM TAB AND TAP THE POWER ICON
In the Battery tab, you can always monitor the charging status. Watch out for a low battery
charge or discharged battery before you receive a warning message indicating a low battery
condition. A battery bar will show the progress of charging.
In the Wireless tab, you may configure these settings (Flight mode) to save battery power or
avoid causing radio interference, especially when on an airplane or in a hospital. The wireless
signals may come from Bluetooth, or 802.11b, or even both. Here you can select to turn off the
wireless signals from either of them or both. If both the check boxes are selected, it results in
the same behavior when you turn on/off the flight mode from the
Connectivity button.
Note: The power to the wireless module is controlled by Wireless Power Manager . The
wireless power settings here are provided only when the wireless power is turned on
through
Wireless Power Manager .
In the Advanced tab, you may specify automatic turn-off times for the mobile computer to
conserve power. When the mobile computer is turned off, it means the system is in Suspend
mode, which is ready for use but not in use.
START > SETTINGS > SYSTEM TAB AND TAP THE BACKLIGHT OR BACKLIGHT CONTROL ICON
To conserve more power, you may go to Start > Settings > System tab and select Backlight or
Backlight Control to configure the backlight setting. Refer to section 1.4.1 Adjusting the Backlight .
1.2 MEMORY
Read-only Memory (ROM)
128 megabytes flash memory for storing OS (Windows Mobile 2003SE) and custom application
programs. Yet a small portion of the memory is referred to as DiskOnChip, which can store data
and programs that you wish to retain even after a hardware reset.
Random-access Memory (RAM)
64 megabytes SDRAM for storing and running programs, as well as storing program data. Its
contents will be retained by the backup battery.
Expansion Slot
The mobile computer is equipped with two card slots, one SD and one CompactFlash Type II.
You may upgrade memory by inserting an optional SD or CF memory card.