Managing the Battery

Changing the Backlight Settings

To change the backlight settings in order to conserve more battery power:

1.From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab >

Backlight.

2.Select the following backlight settings:

Brightness

Battery Power

External Power

Battery Saving Tips: Set the backlight to go off quickly after you stop using your HP iPAQ. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight to get to these settings. Settings can be different when the HP iPAQ is connected to external power or running on battery power.

Set the brightness level of the display lower while you are using your HP iPAQ on battery power. Tap Start > Settings

>System tab > Backlight > Brightness tab. Move the slide bar down to reduce the brightness or to turn off the backlight completely.

Turn the backlight off when you are not using the screen, such as when you are listening to MP3s. You can turn the backlight on or off by pressing and holding the Power button for three seconds.

Changing the Wireless LAN Power Saving Modes

To change Wi-Fi (WLAN) power saving modes:

1.From the Start menu, tap Settings > System tab > Power > Wireless tab.

User’s Guide

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