Motion Computing F5 - Manual (Page 43)

Chapter 3 Using the System 37
Battery and power management tips
• To lengthen the battery’s usable life, use AC power when you can. The battery will
charge automatically while you run on AC power, so leave the battery in the unit while
you are working.
• Use AC power when using a CD or DVD drive.
• When running on battery power, place the system in Hibernate (page 38) or Sleep
(page 38) mode if you are going to leave it unattended for more than a few minutes.
• Remember that the display, processor, wireless cards, and accessory drives all draw on
the battery, so adjust properties and disable unused accessories while running on
battery power. Open the Motion Dashboard to change the power and device settings.
• When running on battery power, adjust the display brightness to the dimmest setting
you are comfortable with. See “Adjusting the display brightness” on page 27.
Disposing of used batteries
A Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery should be disposed of at a hazardous materials recycling
center when it is no longer serviceable. Do not throw it in a waste receptacle because the
battery could be deposited in a landfill.