User's Manual

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5. Configuring and Optimizing Your Pocket PC
5.1 MANAGING POWER
As programs, files, data and custom settings that you save are stored in RAM, it is essential that
your Pocket PC receives a continuous power supply. Although the operating system and pre-
installed programs will be unaffected, you will have to re-enter all other information if your Pocket
PC loses power. See 2.3.4 Maintaining the Battery for more information about using battery and
mains power.
Safeguard your data by regularly backing up your files. See 4.2.4 Backing Up and
Restoring Data Using Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7. Data and personal settings stored in PIM
can also be backed up to CF storage card or SD storage card using the backup
application.
Change from battery to mains power as soon as you receive a low battery warning.
Save important information on CompactFlash or Secure Digital cards rather than in RAM.
The card contents will not be lost if your battery is exhausted.
Some functions, such as playing music and using CompactFlash or Secure Digital cards,
are power intensive. Avoid using these if your battery is low and you are unable to switch
to mains power.
Turn off the display when playing audio files. See 3.3 Playing Audio and Video.
Use the Suspend function in the power control panel whenever you are not using your
Pocket PC.
Use mains power when synchronizing with your PC.
Adjust the settings for automatically turning off your Pocket PC after a period of inactivity
by tapping “Settings”/”Power” on the start menu.
Before removing the main battery from your Pocket PC, ensure that the internal backup
battery is well charged. See 2.3.4 Maintaining the Batteries.
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