User’s Manual
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3.6.2
Saving Battery Power
Automatic shut-down of the PT-9X30/PA-100
The PT-9X30/PA-100 enters idle mode when there is no task or if all tasks are waiting for
input. In default setting, the PT-9X30/PA-100 automatically turns itself off if idle for 9
(1+3+5) minutes and when there is no external charging power. Press the
Power
button to
return the PT-9X30/PA-100 to the same point at the time of automatic shutdown.
In Power Properties, select
Schemes
. Customize automatic shut off time by tapping the arrow
to select from a list of time periods. The available time periods for battery power are 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 10, 30 minutes and never.
Activate this function when the PT-9X30/PA-100 is plugged into the power adapter or placed
in its cradle by tapping the check box and then tapping the arrow to select from a list of time
periods. The available time periods for AC power are 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30 minutes and never.
Figure 3-9 Power Properties-2
Backlight Setting
Because the power consumption of the LCD backlight is high, turn off the backlight function
when it is not necessary. If a backlight is required, set “automatically turn off the back-light.”
To change the backlight setting, select
Start
→
Settings
→
Control Panel
, and then double
tap the
Timeout&Brightness
icon.
Figure 3-10 Backlight Setting
