DAP Technologies 4-5
Managing Power
7. Install the replacement battery pack in place (see “Installing the Battery
Pack” on page 1-14).
NOTE:
You can still operate the Tablet Computer without a battery pack when it is connected to a
power source. However, this action is not recommended as an empty battery pack slot exposes the
Tablet Computer internal parts to environmental hazards, such as dust and water.
Power Management
The power management feature helps reduce power consumption which
extends battery life.
Your Tablet Computer supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface) for power management. Power supply to different components is
controlled on an as-needed basis. This allows maximum power conservation
and performance at the same time.
Windows comes with pre-defined Power Options (
Balanced
,
Power Saver
,
and
High Performance
) for you to select. You can access Power Options
by tapping
Start
>
Control Panel
>
Power Options
. By default, your Tablet
Computer is in
Balanced Mode
.
For detailed information on power management, see Windows Help.
Power Saving Tips
Here are some practical suggestions that you can do to maximize the operating
time of the battery:
•
Enable Power Management. Choose a power plan that saves power. A
power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that control how
your Tablet Computer manages power.
•
Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level.
•
Shorten the length of time before Windows turns off the display.
•
Many USB devices use power just by being connected. If you use a USB
flash drive, unplug it when you are not using it.
•
Deactivate the Wireless LAN function if you are not using it.
•
Deactivate Bluetooth wireless feature if you are not using it.
•
Turn off the Tablet Computer when you are not using it.
