114 HP Jornada 600 Series User’s Guide

Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Replace batteries with only the types recommended in this User’s Guide. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Using the Power control panel

Use the Power control panel to check the status of your main and backup batteries and to set options that can increase battery life. These include setting options for power off or auto-suspend, setting options for power on, and setting controls to automatically dim the backlight.

To open the Power control panel

1.On the Start menu, point to Settings, tap Control Panel, and then double-tap the Power icon.

–or–

Double-tap the power status icon in the status area of the taskbar.

The power status icon appears in the taskbar only under certain conditions, such as when battery power is low or when your HP Jornada is connected to external power.

Checking battery status

The power area in the Power control panel indicates whether your HP Jornada is running on battery power or connected to AC power, and displays the status of both the main and backup batteries. In addition, the battery icon in the status area of the taskbar indicates whether the HP Jornada is operating on AC or battery power and displays the status of the main battery:

Icon Indicates

Running on AC power

Main battery charging

Running on battery power, main battery low

Backup battery low

Backup battery very low