Operating instructions

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Users Manual Rugged Table PCs 51
3.5 Power-Saving Tips
The following are some Power-Saving Tips suggestions to maximize the battery’s
operating time.
z Do not disable Power Management.
z Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level.
z Shorten the length of time before Windows turn off the display.
z USB devices use power just by being connected. If you use a USB mouse, you can
save power by disconnecting the mouse and using the optional touchscreen pen.
z If you use a USB flash drive, unplug it when you are not using it.
z If you work with an application that uses a PC card, exit the application when you
finish using it.
z If you have a PC card installed, remove it when not in use. Some PC cards drain
power even while they are inactive.
z Deactivate the Wireless LAN function if you are not using it (see Chapter 2).
z Deactivate the Bluetooth wireless feature if you are not using it (see Chapter 2)
z Turn off the tablet PC when you are not using it.