Juniper FIELD PC, Owner'S Manual

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Field PC Owner’s Manual
This chapter explains how to store, clean, and protect your
Field PC and battery pack.
Caring for Your Field PC
Storing your Field PC and Battery Pack
When the Field PC is not being charged and is suspended, it
draws a small amount of power. This power draw is used to
maintain the memory (RAM) of the Field PC in the same state
it was when it was suspended.
When the battery reaches a low charge, the Field PC
automatically comes out of suspend mode and powers off so
there is no further drain on the battery. This feature protects
your battery from damage if this charge level occurs. The
Field PC resets when the battery is recharged and turned on.
Data and programs are secure, as long as they have been saved,
even if the battery pack becomes discharged. The Field PC does
not depend on the battery to store the data for extended periods.
Storing the Field PC for Less Than Two Weeks
To protect the files on your Field PC during storage periods of
less than two months, complete the following steps:
1. Close all application programs.
2. Plug your Field PC into the AC wall adapter that was
shipped with your Field PC, or place the unit into the USB/
Power Dock that is plugged into the AC wall charger.
Note: Charging the Field PC when it is not in use helps the
Field PC to avoid inaccurate battery gauging and having the
battery discharge to low levels.