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Manually Checking the Battery Charge Level
To manually monitor the battery power:
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab.
2. Tap Power.
If the battery charge level is low, connect to AC power. For information on
purchasing an optional standard or extended battery, visit
www.hp.com/accessories/ipaq.
To use a shortcut to view your battery charge level, tap the Battery icon located
in TodayPanel Lite. For more details, refer to Additional Product Information
located on the Getting Started CD.
Battery Saving Tips
The, HP iPAQ is as individual as you are. You can adjust the settings on your HP
iPAQ to fit your individual needs and to help your battery last as long as possible
between charges. Here are some recommendations for how to conserve battery
life.
• Sounds & Notifications - Every time you are notified you of an event, battery
power is consumed. Go to Start > Settings > Sounds &
Notifications > Notifications tab and turn off any notification types
that are unnecessary.
• Dim the Backlight - Keep the display only as bright as required to view the
screen easily. On the Today screen, use your stylus to adjust the Backlight
Brightness Level slider, under the Light bulb icon.
• Auto Turn Off the Backlight - On the Today screen, tap the Light bulb
icon and make sure the first box is checked. Specify a short amount of time
to wait before turning off the backlight.
• Auto Turn Off Device - On the Today screen, tap the Battery icon >
Advanced tab. Make sure the first box is checked, so the device
automatically powers off when not in use. Specify a short amount of time to
wait before automatically powering off your HP iPAQ.
• Keep Bluetooth Off - Always turn off the Bluetooth power when you are not
using it. On the Today screen, tap the Bluetooth button to turn Bluetooth
ON and OFF.
• Turn Off IR – Set the device to receive incoming infrared beams manually.
On the Today screen, tap the Start > Settings > Connections tab >
Beam, then uncheck the Receive all incoming beams box.
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