Extreme Shut Down; Resetting - Motorola MW800 Series Manual

MW800 User's Guide
CAUTION: If the system does not respond, you can turn the device off by pressing
and holding the power button for 6 seconds or more. Be aware, this hardware power
off may damage your hard disk.

Extreme Shut Down

Some extreme events may cause your device to power off. If any of these events
occurs, you will be warned about it and asked to immediately save your work. The
events are:
• Internal temperature drops below the low operational limit.
If during operation the ambient temperature exceeds the operating temperature
range or internal temperature drops below the low operational limit for any
reason, the CPU processor eventually powers off. A message "CPU
temperature is low. The system will shutdown in 3 minutes. Please save
your work" will warn you about this event.
CAUTION: If extremely low temperature is the reason for shut down, never
turn on the device until it warms up to normal operating temperature as
indicated by the temperature LED on the front panel of the MW800 display.
• Internal temperature exceeds the high operational limit.
If during operation the ambient temperature exceeds the operating temperature
range or internal temperature exceeds the high operational limit for of any
reason, the CPU processor gradually slows down, and eventually powers off.
A message "CPU temperature is high. The system will shutdown in 3
minutes. Please save your work" will warn you about this event.
CAUTION: If overheating is the reason for shut down, never turn on the
device until it cools down to normal operating temperature.
• Vehicle battery is discharged
A message "Vehicle Battery is Low. The system will shutdown in 3
minutes. Please save your work" will warn you about this event.
• Battery voltage drops below the 8.8V limit for 20 seconds or more.
The device will execute critical shut off and power itself off.

Resetting

You may have to reset the MW800 if an error occurs and the program you are using
locks up. Be aware that the system may have been processing data when it locked up.
If you are sure the system operation has stopped and you cannot use the 'Restart'
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