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PWS-8033M User Manual 34
5.1 Checking the Battery Status
This section describes how to view the power level for the main and backup battery
and how to set power saving options. To check the main and backup battery status:
1. Open Power Properties. Tap Start Settings Control Panel. Then double-tap
Power.
2. The battery menu item displays the status of the main and backup batteries.
5.2 Optimizing Battery Life
You can extend the PWS-8033M battery life by doing either of the following:
• Change the automatic power settings
• Minimize the use of the backlight
5.2.1 Changing the Automatic Power Settings
To change the automatic power settings:
1. In the Power Properties screen tap the Schemes tab.
2. Tap the arrow next to the Power Scheme and select Battery Power.
3. Tap the arrows next to the following three power saving scenarios and select the
desired time out for each item.
Switch state to User
Idle: PWS-8033M enters power saving mode when there is no user input after the
selected timeout. The backlight brightness is reduced. The backlight resumes normal
brightness when the LCD is Touched.
Switch state to System Idle: PWS-8033M enters power saving mode when there is
no system activity after the selected timeout. The backlight is turned off. The back-
light turns on when the LCD is touched.
Switch state to Suspend: PWS-8033M enters suspend mode when there is no user
input or system activity after the selected timeout.
Time out values range from Never, and 4/5/10/30 minutes.
Note! It is necessary to charge the battery when the battery charge reaches
below 13%. If the battery does not accept a charge, contact Technical
Support.