Battery Management; Battery Saving Tips; Changing The Power Settings; Changing The Display Backlight Settings - Motorola MC9090-G Manual

Battery Management

Battery Saving Tips

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Leave the mobile computer connected to AC power at all times when not in use.
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Set the mobile computer to turn off after a short period of non-use.
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Set the display and keyboard backlight to turn off after a short period of non-use.
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Turn off all wireless radio activity when not in use.
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Power off the mobile computer when charging to charge at a faster rate.

Changing the Power Settings

To set the mobile computer to turn off after a short period of non-use:
On devices with Windows Mobile 5.0, tap
1.
Select the
2. On battery power: Turn off device if not used for:
box.
Tap .
3. OK

Changing the Display Backlight Settings

To change the display backlight settings in order to conserve more battery power:
On devices with Windows Mobile 5.0, tap
1.
Select the
2. On battery power: Disable backlight if not used for:
list box.
Tap the
3. Brightness
Tap the
4. Disable backlight
Use the slider to set the brightness of the backlight. Set it to a low value to save battery power.
5.
Tap .
6. OK
Start
Start
tab.
check box to completely turn off the display backlight.
> > tab >
Settings System Power
check box and select a value from the drop-down list
> > tab >
Settings System Backlight
check box and select a value from the drop-down
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icon > tab.
Advanced
icon > tab.
Battery Power