User's Manual

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Battery Life: Battery life is dependent upon the application and
operating environment. The PowerBoot contains 3800 mAh of
battery power which typically translates to approximately 15 hours
of battery life.
Heavy usage of the 802.11 wireless, frequent backlight usage, high
power consumption CF cards and cold temperatures can all
significantly reduce the battery life.
Tips for extending battery life:
- If your unit comes with embedded wireless capability (802.11
or Bluetooth) use ONLY when necessary. Turn off these
features in the Wireless Manager when they are not needed.
- Use the backlight only when necessary. Tap
Start / Settings /
System / Backligh
t to minimize the amount of time the
backlight stays on when the unit is idle. Also, a brighter
backlight uses more power than a dim setting.
- Use the most energy efficient CF cards, and use them only
when necessary to perform the desired tasks.
- When working in cold temperatures, keep the unit as warm as
possible. If feasible, keep the unit inside your coat or in a
vehicle when not in use.
Charging the PowerBoot Module: It
is highly recommended to turn off the
unit while charging. Using the 802.11
takes power away from the charger that
is needed to replenish the battery and
may actually drain the battery. If so, a
battery charging warning will appear
that the power consumption is too high
for proper battery charging. If you need
to use the unit and the battery is really
low, you MUST turn off the 802.11.
The PowerBoot can be charged when installed or separately from
the main unit. Connect the appropriate outlet adapter to the AC
charger. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet and plug the barrel
end of the charger into the PowerBoot. If the unit is turned off, it
will be fully charged in approximately 12 hours.