Optimizing Battery Life - Symbol MC9000-G Product Reference Manual

Optimizing Battery Life

You want the batteries to last as long as possible, especially when you're on the road. Under normal
conditions, you can get many hours of use from a single charge. Here are a few tips to help you get
the most of the battery:
• Use external power whenever possible, especially when:
• Using the backlight.
• Connecting to a host computer.
• Using accessories.
• Set the mobile computer to turn off when idle. While on battery power, the mobile computer
automatically turns off, or suspends operation, if you don't touch the keyboard or use the
stylus for three minutes. Maximize battery life by shortening this time.
• Turn off sounds you don't need. By default, the mobile computer produces sounds in
response to a number of events, such as warnings, appointments, and key presses. To
optimize battery life, turn off any sounds you don't need. See
page 3-23 for instructions.
When batteries are low, a battery icon appears in the Navigation bar. See
Status Icons on page 2-35 for more information.
Settings
Sounds & Notifications on
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