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Section 6C
Tips
Extending Battery Life (page 125)
Device Location (page 126)
Improving Signal Strength (page 126)
Improving 3G Network Service (page 126)
Improving Wi-Fi Performance (page 127)
Security Tips (page 128)
Finding the MAC Address (page 128)
Finding the IP Address (page 129)
Extending Battery Life
●
Consider purchasing and using a battery extender (a high-capacity battery that provides
improved battery life; available at https://www.sierrawireless.com/eStore).
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When you're not using the device, turn it off, or end the 3G/4G connection. (Click
the home page or in the Mini Window.)
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Connect the device through the micro-USB cable to your computer, and disable Wi-Fi. (See
"Disabling Wi-Fi When Connected Through USB" on page 94.)
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Adjust the LCD — do one or more of the following:
Turn the LCD off (
Advanced settings > Device > Display > LCD Backlight
Decrease the brightness of the LCD (
Settings > On Battery/USB Power
Set the LCD to turn off sooner. (See "Setting the LCD Timeout" on page 71.)
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Configure the setting (for when battery powered or connected via USB) to "Short Wi-Fi Range"
(
Advanced settings > Wi-Fi > Network > Battery or USB Powered
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Enable standby (low power) mode. (See "Standby (Low Power) Mode" on page 49.)
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Turn off the lighting of the power button
Display > Power Button LED
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Limit the number of Wi-Fi users (
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If you have 3G but not 4G coverage, set
).
Setup > WAN Mode
●
Set
Wi-Fi > Network > Wi-Fi Power Save Mode
(If your computer tends to lose the Wi-Fi connection and stops responding, set this field to
"Off.")
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If GPS is enabled and you're using your device from the same location, set
"One-time." (See "Setting the GPS Mode" on page 97.)
Advanced settings > Device > Display > Backlight
).
(that is, LED) (
).
Advanced settings > Wi-Fi > Network > Max Number of Users
to "3G only" (
WAN mode
to "On."
Disconnect
).
).
Advanced settings > Device >
Advanced settings > WAN >
GPS Mode
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