Itronix X-C 6250 Pro, User Manual

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Section 7. Managing Batteries and Power
79-0003-003 22 October 1999
Conserving Power and Extending Battery Life
Follow these guidelines to get the most use from your batteries and
extend their life.
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Turn off your computer by pressing
FN+OFF
whenever you are not
using it.
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Make sure your system suspends automatically. PC Cards, custom
applications, or modified system settings can affect this.
•
Unplug peripherals and remove peripheral and network PC Cards
when you are not using them.
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If you have a monochrome display, turn off the backlight when you
do not need it.
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If you have a 10.4-inch color display, turn off MaxBright when you
do not need it.
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Use the SCU to set power management options at levels that will
consume the least amount of battery power (see Section 5,
“Customizing Settings,” for more information).
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Use the AC adapter or vehicle adapter whenever possible.
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Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or cold temperatures for
long periods.
•
The mobile computer display does not require a screen saver. Using
screen savers consumes valuable battery power and is discouraged
unless the unit is connected to external power and an external
monitor.
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Deep cycle discharge your battery when requested, which may be as
often as 3 months, depending on usage by using the Battery
Maintenance application.
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If you plan to store the computer for more than 30 days, remove the
battery.
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Store the battery within the recommended temperature range: 10°C
to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).