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Power
GeoExplorer 2005 Series Getting Started Guide 39
Conserving power
Although the handheld battery can operate for a full day without
recharging, you should try to conserve battery power as much as
possible. Follow these tips to reduce power consumption:
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Power saving tips
• Set the handheld to automatically enter Suspend mode when idle. For
more information, see Suspend mode, page 38.
• Turn off the integrated Bluetooth or WLAN radios whenever you are
not using them. For more information, see Using the Bluetooth Radio,
page 51 and Using the WLAN Radio, page 63.
• Do not use the backlight, unless required. To turn off the backlight,
press the
Display button. You can also set the backlight to
automatically turn off if the handheld has been idle for a specified
time. For more information, see Backlight, page 75.
• Disconnect from the integrated GPS receiver when GPS data is not
required, using the application’s Disconnect or Deactivate GPS option.
When you disconnect from GPS, the integrated GPS receiver switches
off and stops drawing power.
Note – Do not disconnect from GPS if you will be reconnecting within
about five minutes. A GPS application can take up to 30 seconds to
reactivate the integrated GPS receiver, so disconnecting to save power
can cost time.