How Do I Maximize Battery Life - HP iPAQ rx3000 series Frequently Asked Questions Manual

How Do I Maximize Battery Life?

There are a number of ways to make sure your battery lasts
as long as possible between charges. You can use as many as
necessary to maximize your battery life.
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Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Main tab, then
set the HP iPAQ to turn off after a short time, if it is not being
used.
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Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight, then set the
backlight to go off quickly after you stop using your HP
iPAQ.
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Turn off Bluetooth power when not in use. To turn off
Bluetooth, tap the Wireless icon in the lower-right corner
of the Launch page or traditional Today screen, then tap
Bluetooth button.
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Turn off Wi-Fi power when not in use. To turn off Wi-Fi, tap
the Wireless icon (
Launch page or traditional Today screen, then tap the Wi-Fi
button.
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Leave your HP iPAQ connected to AC power at all times
when you're not using it.
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Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Beam, then
uncheck the "Receive all incoming beams" checkbox to
receive infrared beams manually.
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To ensure you always have battery power available, invest
in a spare battery or optional Extended Battery. For more
information on purchasing optional batteries, visit the HP
Web site at www.hp.com/go/ipaqaccessories.
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