Chapter 1 — Using the CK30 Handheld Computer
Maximizing Battery Life
There are several things that you can do to maximize the life of your battery.
Maximizing the Life of Your Battery
When You Want To:
Operate the CK30 and the Low Battery status icon appears or the Battery light comes on.
Stop using the CK30 for 5 minutes or longer.
Store the CK30 for more than a day.
Do This to Save Battery Power:
1Press I to turn off the CK30.
2Remove the battery and insert another fully charged battery as quickly as possible or you may lose data.
Or, you can insert the CK30 into a powered AC2, AD1, or AD2.
1Make sure the low battery icon is not on the screen and that the Battery light is not turned on.
2Press I to turn off the CK30.
1Save your data and end your computer session.
2 Press I to turn off the CK30.
3 Insert a fully charged battery.
Checking the Battery Status
The easiest way to tell the status of your battery is to look at the battery icon in the status bar of your CK30.
Battery Icon Status
Icon Status
Battery has a medium charge. You should be able to work for several more hours before changing batteries.
Battery is low. You need to replace the battery soon.
Battery is critically low. You need to replace the battery now.
You can also check the battery status by looking at the Battery Status light on the front of the CK30 or by using the battery diagnostics screen. For help using the Battery Status light, see “Understanding the Status Lights” on page 18 for more information. For help using the Battery Information diagnostic screen, see “Battery Information” on page 83.
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