Power Management - General Dynamics Itronix GoBook MR-1 Manual

GoBook MR-1
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5. Ensure that the computer is stored within its specified temperature range.
a. Storage Temperature -67° F to 167° F (-55° C to 75° C)
6. Conserve battery charge when possible to maximize battery life during daily use.
a. Partial discharge/charge cycles are preferred compared to draining the battery completely and
recharging.
7. Avoid prolonged exposure to temperature extremes.
a. Cold temperature extremes may result in reduced available energy from the battery. This energy is
recoverable as the battery warms to a nominal temperature of 68° F (20°C).
b. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can result in a permanent reduction in available energy from
the battery.
c. Battery charging is disabled below 32° F (0°C) and above 113° F (45°C) to protect the lithium ion cells
in the battery.
8. Power Down: Exit all applications, and shutdown or reboot at the end of each work day. If the computer is
left powered overnight, ensure that all applications are closed and perform a restart prior to beginning daily
operations.
a. This practice ensures that all applications (and system resources used by those applications) are
reinitialized each work day.
b. Unless an application is specifically designed for 24/7 operation, a daily practice of restarting (resetting)
an application can minimize the potential for a wide variety of operational anomalies often perceived as
a hardware failure.
9. Use of the MR-1 in a
a. Never attempt to operate the GoBook MR-1 or read the display while driving. This is extremely
distracting and may increase potential of accidents.
b. Always close the display lid while the vehicle is in motion. During travel, the vehicle may present an
increased level of vibration to the mounting solution. This vibration can be amplified when the display
in an upright/opened position causing accelerated hinge wear.

Power Management

1. Power Management Applications: The use of GoBook MR-1 Power Saver application is recommended to
provide maximum battery run time and prolong battery service life. Default settings allow the unit to enter a
Standby/Suspend state after a set period of inactivity. Extending or Disabling the Standby/Suspend time-out
period will increase power consumption and reduce operational time on battery power.
a. The GoBook MR-1 will resume/wake from Standby with keyboard activity.
2. Shutdown: Shutdown the GoBook MR-1 when it will not be used for extended periods to conserve battery
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