Honeywell ScanPal EDA71 User Manual page 18

3. Choose one of the options:
Check the Battery Level and Usage
In addition to the Battery status icon and LED, you can monitor the battery status
from the Settings app.
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access all apps.
2. Tap Settings
The current percentage of battery power remaining and the amount of usage time
left on the battery appear on the screen. A list shows the battery usage for
individual apps and services. For usage details, select one of the apps or services in
the list. You can also access the Battery Saver feature from the battery screen.
About Battery Life and Conservation
Use the reference table below to learn about how to conserve battery power.
To learn more about proper battery care, refer to the Battery Maintenance for
Portable Devices white paper available at www.honeywell.com.
When You Want to:
Use the tablet and the
low battery status icon
appears or the battery
light turns on.
Stop using the tablet
for tablet5 minutes or
more.
Store the tablet for
more than a day.
Store the battery
outside of the tablet.
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• Default Battery LED (optional Android OS configuration)
• Honeywell Battery LED (factory default/out-of-box configuration)
• No Battery LED
> Battery.
Do this to Save Battery Power:
Do one of the following:
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•
Make sure that the low battery status icon is not on the screen and that
the battery status LED is not on. Press and release the Power button to
put the tablet to sleep.
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•
•
Batteries self-discharge slowly over time, even when they are not installed
in the tablet. At a minimum, check stored batteries every three months for
their charge state. Recharge as needed.
Connect the tablet to a charging accessory.
Remove the Battery (see page 5).
If you are storing the tablet for a few days (e.g., over the weekend),
install a fully charged battery or connect the tablet to a power source.
If you are storing the tablet for a longer period of time, remove and
charge the battery. When the battery is done charging, store both the
battery and the tablet in a cool location.
If you store the battery for several months, recharge the battery
periodically to keep it at peak performance.
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