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Using Battery Power
Your C-Series has a dual power supply that consists of:
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main batteries (two AA alkaline batteries or a rechargeable
NiMH battery pack)
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backup battery (CR2032 lithium cell battery).
The main batteries power the handheld PC when it is not
connected to an external power source. The backup battery, which
comes preinstalled in the handheld PC, protects your saved data
when the main batteries are drained or have been temporarily
removed (for example, when you are replacing the main
batteries).
Be sure to install the main batteries before using the
handheld PC.
Checking Battery Power Levels
To see the estimated amount of remaining battery power for both
the main and backup batteries, tap Start→Settings→Control
Panel. Double-tap the Power icon, then tap the Battery tab.
The amount of remaining battery power is an estimate; the
actual amount of remaining power can vary, depending on your
C-Series usage and operating conditions.
For factors that affect battery life, see “Conserving Battery
Power” later in this chapter.
Recognizing Low Battery Indicators
To protect against data loss, the following set of precautionary
measures is built into your handheld PC:
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Low battery icons notify you when the condition of any
battery drops below Good.
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A warning message appears on screen when any battery
reaches a critical low level.
■
A final warning message and a low battery shutdown (which
saves all data in memory) occur when the batteries are too
low to run the device.