Troubleshooting - TDS Ranger Getting Started Manual

Troubleshooting

I am worried that my battery isn't performing as well as it
should. Is there any way that I can test it to see whether it's ok?
First ensure the two battery screws are tightened securely.
Intermittent problems can occur if the screws are loose.
The operating system includes a Battery Logger utility to help
evaluate battery performance.
1. Connect the AC charger to the unit and charge the unit fully.
2. Configure the unit to never go to sleep. Tap Start / Settings /
System / Power / Advanced and uncheck the box under On
battery power. Tap OK.
3. Run the Battery Logger utility by tapping Start / Programs /
Battery Logger. Enter a file name and file location (or use the
default) and tap Save.
4. Tap Tools / Start Battery Logging. This utility creates a file
that records the battery voltage at intervals.
5. Disconnect external power and allow the program to run until
the battery is exhausted and the unit shuts down.
6. Reapply AC power and reset the unit to close the power
logging utility.
7. Open the battery logger file and check the time of the first and
last entry to determine how many hours elapsed before the unit
turned off. A healthy battery should run about 30 hours if the
802.11 and backlight are off.
It is critically important that my battery doesn't fail during a
job. Do you have any suggestions?
Consider carrying a fully charged spare battery in the field. The unit
is designed so that battery replacement can be easily done.
How do I delete files?
Open File Explorer and browse to the file to be deleted. Touch and
hold on the file, and tap Delete from the menu that appears. Unlike
desktop PCs, Windows Mobile does not support a Recycle Bin.
Once you delete a file, it cannot be recovered.
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