Using The Battery; Checking Battery Power - Motion Computing MOTION C5 User Manual

Using the battery

The system runs on battery power when it is not plugged in. The battery is located on the
back of the unit.
To maximize the performance of the battery, deplete the battery charge to less than 10%
every 30 days. To deplete the battery, use the tablet on battery power without AC power
until the battery charge is less than 10%.

Checking battery power

You can check the remaining battery power from Motion Dashboard, from the battery icon
in the notification area, or from the battery itself.
To check the battery power from Motion Dashboard
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Open Motion Dashboard to the Power panel (page 20).
To check the battery power from the notification area
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Place the pointer over the battery icon in the notification area.
The battery icon shows a graphical representation of the remaining battery power.
To check the battery gauge
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Locate the gauge on the back of the battery and press the button.
The indicator lights show the remaining charge. Each light represents approximately
20% of the total charge.
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