User Manual
Table Of Contents
- WARNING SUMMARY
- 1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
- 2. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7
- Processor and Operating System
- Data Storage
- Dual Screen Display
- Video Graphics
- Wireless
- Optional GPS Capability
- Audio
- Batteries
- ARMOR Flexspace™
- ARMOR X7 Specifications
- Front Panel Features
- Rear Panel Features
- Bottom Panel Features
- Included Components, Accessories and Support
- Optional Accessories for Your X7
- 3. GETTING STARTED
- Installing and Charging the Batteries
- Turning On Your X7 for the First Time
- Turning the Computer On Normally
- Putting the Computer in Sleep Mode
- Turning the Computer Off Normally
- Emergency Shutdown
- Indicator State Summary
- Activating your Wireless Radios
- Installing a Micro SD or SDHC Card
- Accessing and Using the GPS Receiver
- Operating the X7 Display
- Working with the Pen Screen
- Working with the Touch Screen
- Entering Data Using the Input Panel
- Using the FPS as a Simple Mouse Device
- Configuring Your Speakers
- Operating with the ARMOR X7 Vehicle Dock
- Using the Webcam
- Using the Screen Magnifier
- Tips for Proper Use and Care Of Your X7
- 4. NETWORKING
- 5. YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE
- Getting Started with Windows 7
- ARMORutils Program
- ARMORutils Main Dialog Window
- Backlight Setup Dialog Window
- Wireless Devices Dialog Window
- Programmable Button Settings Dialog
- Configuration Dialog Window
- Battery Monitor Dialog Window
- Screen Mode Setup Dialog Window
- Diagnostics Dialog Window
- ARMORutils About Window
- Pen and Touch Utility
- Tablet PC Settings Utility
- Pen Tablet Properties Utility
- Picasa 3®
- Virtual Magnifying Glass™
- 6. TROUBLESHOOTING
- 7. BACKUP AND RESTORE PROCEDURES
- 8. MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7
- 9. DISPLAY MANAGEMENT
- 10. BATTERY MANAGEMENT
- Safety and Handling Considerations for Your Batteries
- When to Charge a Battery
- How to Charge Your Batteries
- How to Tell When Batteries Have Finished Charging
- Battery Operating Time
- Operating under Low Battery Conditions
- Battery Capacity
- Discharge/Recharge Cycles
- Battery Conditioning
- How to Optimize Battery Operating Time
- How to Monitor Battery Usage
- When to Replace a Battery
- Battery Warranty
- Where to Purchase Replacement Batteries
- How to Store Batteries When Not in Use
- Battery Tips for Best Performance
- Disposing Of Your Batteries
- 11. DRS TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 173
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How to Optimize Battery Operating Time
The total operating time for your ARMOR X7 is greater than 8 hours with two batteries installed
and up to 4 hours with a single battery. However, this is dependent on a variety of factors
including temperature, backlight setting and computer usage.
You can help ensure the maximum performance of your batteries by optimizing your computer’s
power management features. For some suggested ways to do this, select Start
à Control
Panel
à Hardware and Sound and click on the Power Options icon.
There are three power plan options: Balanced, High Performance and Power Saver. DRS
recommends that you use the Balanced plan until you are more familiar with the usage
demands on your tablet.
How to Monitor Battery Usage
You can monitor the charge level of each battery in two ways: by clicking on the Battery/Plug
icon in the task bar (the battery icon changes to a plug icon when external power is connected)
to open a Windows 7 battery window or by selecting the Battery Monitor page in ARMORutils
to open the Battery Monitor page.
Open the Task Bar Battery Window
Click on the Battery/Plug icon in the Task Tray to open the Windows 7 battery window, as
shown in Figure 90. The example on the left shows the battery symbol when the X7 is operating
on battery power alone. The example on the right shows the battery symbol when external
power is connected and the battery is charging (NOTE: The charge times and levels are not
related in these examples).
Figure 88. Windows Battery Window Icon Examples