Chapter 2: Getting Started
Power Management
2.2.3 Power Management
The netpad is powered by a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack, which under optimal operating conditions will provide power for a full shift. The netpad will warn you when the main battery charge is low.
Note: How long your batteries last will depend upon how you use your netpad. The netpad will use considerably more battery power when you are recording sounds, have the brightness turned up, are using files stored on a multimedia card, or are using Infrared.
You can take steps to help prolong your battery’s life:
•Turn the screen brightness down.
•Set automatic
•Use files on the internal disk instead of an MMC, as the netpad requires more power to write to the multimedia card.
The netpad can be powered from AC when used in the docking station (see page 31). When the netpad is powered from the docking station, it will also charge the battery pack.
2.2.3.1Fitting The Battery
Before you can use the netpad you must fit the
Important: Always switch off the netpad before removing the main battery.
Battery Contact Pins
Battery Pack
Direction of
Insertion
Battery
Latch
Figure 2.7 Battery Insertion
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