User Manual

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If ST5e runs out of Power
Low Battery Power
When battery is running low, user will see a low battery icon in the navigation bar. Kindly
replace or recharge the battery as soon as possible. Running on low battery power will affect
the device’s peripheral performance. Hence, the device will automatically shut down when
the battery power is critically low. Under normal conditions, a fully charged battery can be
used for long hours.
WARNING
If the battery is low during handheld operation, user could face the risk of losing the data in
ST5e.
Use External Power Whenever Possible
Use the AC adapter to plug the ST5e into external power whenever possible, especially
during:
● Establishing a remote connection (some modems use a lot of power).
● Using the backlight feature of user’s ST5e display.
● Connecting to a desktop computer.
Shorten the Auto-Suspend Time
ST5e will automatically suspend after a predefined idle period. Maximize the battery’s
lifespan by shortening the idle time. Tap and then Settings. On the Control Panel tab, tap
Power, and then adjust the Schemes setting.
Turn Off the Sounds when Necessary
ST5e produces sounds in response to a number of events, such as warnings, appointments,
and screen taps or when user press hardware-button. To optimize battery’s lifespan, turn off
any unnecessary sounds. Tap and then Settings. On the Control Panel tab, tap Volume
& Sounds and clear check boxes on the Events, Application, keyClicks and Notification
tabs.
Turn Off the Unused Peripherals
Turning OFF all the unused peripherals in the device will save and optimize the battery‘s
lifespan. To turn OFF all the unused peripherals, tap and then Settings. On the
Control Panel tab, tap Power Control and switch OFF all the unused peripherals.