Specifications
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10 - 7
Mobile computer turns 
itself off.
Mobile computer is 
inactive.
The mobile computer turns off after a period of inactivity. If 
the mobile computer is running on battery power, this period 
can be set to 30 sec., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 minutes. If the mobile 
computer is running on external power, this period can be set 
to 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15 and 30 minutes.
Check the power settings by selecting 
Start
 > 
Settings
 > 
Control Panel
 > 
Power
 icon > 
Power Off 
tab. 
Change the setting if you need a longer delay before the 
automatic shutoff feature activates.
Battery is depleted. Place the mobile computer in the Charging cradle to 
re-charge the battery.
Battery is not inserted 
properly.
Insert the battery properly (see 
Connecting the Battery on 
page 1-6
).
The 
mobile 
computer
’s battery is 
low and it powers 
down to protect 
memory content.
Place the mobile computer in the Charging cradle to 
re-charge the battery.
Tapping the window 
buttons or icons does 
not activate the 
corresponding feature.
Screen is not 
calibrated correctly.
Re-calibrate the screen. See Screen Calibration on page 
5-11.
A message appears 
stating that the mobile 
computer memory is 
full.
Too many files stored 
on the mobile 
computer.
Delete unused memos and records. You can save these 
records on the host computer.
Too many 
applications installed 
on the mobile 
computer.
If you have installed additional applications on the mobile 
computer, remove them to recover memory.
Select 
Start
 > 
Settings
 > 
Control Panel
 > 
Remove Programs 
icon.
Select the unused program and select Remove.
Applications and 
servers a return an 
error value of 255 (-1).
Unknown battery 
charge level is 
returned to the 
application.
Remove the battery from the mobile computer and re-install. 
Wait approximately one minute before inserting into a cradle.
Table 10-1
Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer (Continued)
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