Battery Saving Tips
The HP iPAQ is as individual as you are. Adjust the settings on your HP iPAQ to fit your individual needs
and to help the battery last as long as possible between charges. Here are some recommendations for
how to conserve battery life.
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Dim the Backlight – Keep the display only as bright as required to view the screen easily. On
the
Today
screen, use the stylus to adjust the Backlight Brightness Level slider, near the
Light
bulb
icon.
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Auto Turn Off the Backlight – On the
Today
screen, tap the
Light bulb
icon and make sure the
first box is checked. Specify a short amount of time to wait before turning off the backlight.
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Keep Wireless Features Off – Always turn off the WLAN and Bluetooth power when they are not
in use. Tap
Start
>
iPAQ Wireless
, and then tap the WLAN or Bluetooth button to turn the features
off. WLAN is available on rx5900 series models only.
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Sounds & Notifications – Every time you are notified of an event, battery power is consumed. Go
to
Start
>
Settings
>
Sounds & Notifications
>
Notifications
tab and turn off any notification
types that are unnecessary.
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Auto Turn Off Device – On the
Today
screen, tap the
Battery
icon, and then tap the
Advanced
tab. Make sure the first box is checked, so the device automatically powers off when not in use.
Specify a short amount of time to wait before automatically powering off your HP iPAQ.
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Turn GPS off – Always turn off the GPS receiver when you are not using GPS. Close the GPS
application to turn off the receiver.
To keep your HP iPAQ charged, remember to use the car charger when using your HP iPAQ in the car.
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