User manual
Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features
26 70 Series Mobile Computer User Manual
The Intermec Power Options screen is customizable. You can use 
Intermec Settings to determine which options are available to end 
users, the timeout until the default choice is selected, the default 
action if no option is selected, or to disable the Power Options screen. 
For more information on customizing the screen using Intermec 
Settings, see “Use Intermec Settings on the Computer” on page 74 
or see the Intermec Settings Command Reference Manual.
About the Intermec Dashboard Button
If the Ready-to-Work light blinks, your computer may be experiencing 
a problem. Press the Intermec Dashboard button (
m) to launch the 
Intermec Dashboard application and view troubleshooting and status 
information. 
You can press the 
m button at any time to bring up the Intermec 
Dashboard. If the computer is not healthy, the current issues are 
displayed at the top of the screen. If the device is healthy, you can use 
the Dashboard to view device information. For more information, see 
“About the Intermec Dashboard” on page 114.
Suspend Medium power saving mode. The computer powers off all 
radios and internal devices not involved in saving the 
system state, but the phone stays on to receive calls. This 
option is the default setting. You can wake the computer 
by pressing the Power button, pulling the scanner trigger, 
receiving a call, scheduling an event such as an alarm, or by 
connecting external power.
Reboot The computer does not save the current system state, but 
the registry and file systems are saved. The computer shuts 
down all running processes and restarts.
Cancel The Power Options menu is cancelled.
Screen Off Lowest power saving mode. The screen turns off, but the 
phone, all radios, and internal devices stay on. Tap the 
screen to turn the screen back on.
Shutdown Very high power saving mode. The computer turns off 
everything. You must press Power or apply external power 
to restart the computer.
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