Motion Computing F5, C5, GU3K2722 Using power management, Disposing of used batteries, Using Sleep

Disposing of used batteries

ALithium-ion (Li-ion) battery should be disposed of at a hazardous materials recycling center when it is no longer serviceable. Do not throw it in a waste receptacle because the battery could be deposited in a landfill.

Using power management

Windows XP and Windows Vista include a comprehensive suite of power management functions that can help you maximize your tablet’s performance or conserve power.

To select a power plan

1.Open Motion Dashboard to the Power panel (page 20).

2.For Power plan or Power scheme, select the appropriate option.

For more information, see the Dashboard Help.

Power management on Windows Vista

This section describes sleep and hibernate for tablets running Windows Vista. For information about creating and using power plans, see the Dashboard Help. For more information about power management settings, open Windows Help and Support and search for “power options”.

Using Sleep

Windows Vista offers a feature called Sleep that combines the benefits of Standby and Hibernate. When you put your tablet to sleep, your work is saved to the hard disk. When your tablet wakes, Windows restores your previous work session within seconds.

You can put your tablet to sleep manually from the Start button, or you can set it up to go to sleep when you press the power switch.

To set up the power switch to put the computer to sleep

1.Open Motion Dashboard to the Power panel (page 20).

2.Select one or both of the following:

•For Power switch on battery, select Sleep.

•For Power switch plugged in, select Sleep.

3.To put the computer to sleep, press the power switch.

To resume your work, press the power switch again.

Note: This feature is available on Windows Vista only.

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