Intermec CN4, User Manual

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Chapter 1 — Using the CN4
8 CN4 Mobile Computer User’s Manual
Maximizing Battery Life
Batteries are chemical devices. If the batteries are left sitting on a shelf
for long periods of time outside the CN4, the batteries slowly
discharge, eventually to zero if left uncharged. The battery chemistry
resists normal degradation if you store the battery in a charger as
opposed to leaving the battery in a discharged state. See the following
table for tips you can do to maximize the life of your battery.
Managing Power on the CN4
Several factors determine the life of your battery such as extreme
temperatures, input devices, and your usage.
By default, the CN4 goes into a lower power mode or turns off after
two minutes of inactivity. Press the
Power button to resume activity
at any time.
Battery Conservation Tips
When You Want To: Do This to Save Battery Power:
Operate the CN4 and the
Low Battery status icon
appears or the Battery light
comes on. Press the Power button to turn off the CN4.
Remove the battery and insert another fully
charged battery within five minutes or you may
lose data. Or, you can connect the CN4 to an
external power source.
Stop using the CN4 for five
minutes or longer. Make sure the low battery icon is not on the
screen and that the Battery light is not turned
on. Press the
Power button to turn off the
CN4.
Store the CN4 for more
than a day. If you are storing the CN4 for a few days, like
over the weekend, install the charged battery or
attach the CN4 to a power source.
If you are storing the CN4 for longer, remove
and charge the battery, then store both the
battery and the CN4 in a cool location.
If the battery in storage is not used in several
months, you should recharge the battery to
keep it at its performance peak.
Store the battery outside
the CN4. Store the batteries in a charger.