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3.
Shutdown when the GoBook® will not be used for extended periods to conserve battery power. Depending on the configuration
of the GoBook® there are specific considerations.
a)
of the GoBook® there are specific considerations.
a)
Basic Configuration – No PC Card devices, RF Modems or external device connections. When using a basic configuration
unit, there are no special considerations for power management.
unit, there are no special considerations for power management.
b)
Integrated RF Devices – Integrated or user install RF devices can consume battery power unnecessarily when not in use.
Disable RF devices when not being used.
Disable RF devices when not being used.
c)
Externally connected devices – Some externally connected devices may be powered by the GoBook®. It is best to exit any
application utilizing these devices prior to powering off. Restarting the application should reinitialize the device. Externally
connected devices and/or peripherals using GoBook® battery power may result in reduced battery run times.
application utilizing these devices prior to powering off. Restarting the application should reinitialize the device. Externally
connected devices and/or peripherals using GoBook® battery power may result in reduced battery run times.
File Management
1.
Any data or files stored in volatile memory (RAM) can be lost in the event of a hard reset or unexpected shutdown. It is good
practice to backup essential data and files periodically. Contacts, tasks, calendar, email, and documents can and should be
safeguarded against loss.
a)
practice to backup essential data and files periodically. Contacts, tasks, calendar, email, and documents can and should be
safeguarded against loss.
a)
Save important files to non-volatile memory (External backup media, Server Based backup storage, etc.)
b)
Utilize Windows provided Backup applications or a third party application to back up essential data.
2.
Periodically perform housekeeping of files:
a)
a)
Uninstall unused drivers and applications.
b)
Delete unneeded files and cleanup folders.
c)
Routinely run Check Disk and Disk Defragmenter Utilities to ensure file structure is clean and optimized.
2.
Check Disk Process:
a)
a)
Navigate to “My Computer” Start -> My Computer
b)
Right click on the C: drive and select Properties
c)
Select the Tools tab
d)
Select the “Check Now…” button.
e)
Check both check boxes to automatically fix file system errors and to scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors.
f)
Select the Start button.
g)
When prompted to run at the next boot select this option.
h)
Restart the computer.
2.
Disk Defragmenter Process:
a)
a)
Navigate to “My Computer” Start -> My Computer
b)
Right click on the C: drive and select Properties
c)
Select the Tools tab
d)
Select the “Defragment Now...” button.
e)
Ensure drive C: is selected in the volume display.
f)
Select the Defragment button.
g)
When notified that defragmentation is complete, close all applications and Restart the computer.
Battery Charging
1.
Charge at room temperature (approximately 68° F [20° C]) for best charge results. Charge acceptance of the battery is optimum at
this temperature and will require the least amount of time to fully recharge. At room temperature the GoBook® battery requires
approximately three (3) hours to recharge from a fully discharged state.
this temperature and will require the least amount of time to fully recharge. At room temperature the GoBook® battery requires
approximately three (3) hours to recharge from a fully discharged state.
2.
Charge the GoBook® Battery at the end of each work day:
a)
a)
Exit all applications and power off.
b)
Connect to external power; Verify External Power LED.
c)
Verify charge indicator LED.
3.
At the beginning of each work day:
a)
a)
Check for battery charge status (Recommend Fully Charged)
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