HP Jornada 820, User Manual

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Chapter 7 ï Customizing your HP Jornada ï 141
Power Saving tab
The Power Saving tab enables you to set certain options
that directly affect the life of the main battery:
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Auto-Suspend— Triggers HP Jornada to auto-suspend
operation after a period of continuous idle time. You can
select to auto-suspend while operating on either battery or
AC power, and you can specify the amount of idle time in
minutes.
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Dimming— Dims the display after a period of continuous
idle time. You can specify the amount of time in seconds.
Conserving battery power
Under normal circumstances, the HP Jornada Standard
Battery should provide up to 10 hours of continuous use;
however, certain tasks require more battery power and
deplete the main battery faster. Follow the tips below to
maximize battery life.
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Reduce the brightness of the display. Compensate for
low light by increasing the contrast. (See the Using the
HP settings application section in this chapter.)
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Shorten auto-suspend time. Use the HP battery
control panel to set the length of continuous idle time
before your HP Jornada auto-suspends. Press the On/Off
key or click Suspend on the Start menu to turn off your
HP Jornada when it is not in use, even for a short time.