User's Manual

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Advanced Features
Power Modes The receiver has three power modes:
• Shutdown: The receiver is off.
• On: The receiver is fully powered
• Suspend: In this mode, the screen content and backlight
are turned off to save power. Satellite reception is
maintained and the use context is saved. When quitting
the Suspend mode, the use context is restored instantly.
Typically this mode is used in the field to allow a quick
restart after a pause.
The receiver can also enter the Suspend mode
automatically in case of a very low battery after dismissing
successively the two “low battery” alerts, or after an idle
time that you can set through a press on the Windows key,
and selecting Settings, Power ( Advanced tab) (See also Power
Management on page 4).
Internal Battery Monitoring the Battery Discharging Status
The receiver will continuously inform you of the current status
of the battery through an icon located in the Windows Mobile
title bar (on the right). The different shapes of this icon
indicate the current discharging status, as listed below:
At any time you can read more in detail the battery status by
pressing the Windows key and then selecting Settings, System,
Power (see screen example).
When the remaining power drops below 10% of full charge
(orange area), you will see the message “Main Battery Low”
prompting you to replace or recharge the battery. Tap Dismiss
in the task bar. You should consider replacing the battery for
Icon Meaning
Battery high: Remaining power ranges between approximately 75
and 100% of full charge.
Approx. 50-75% remaining
Approx 25-50% remaining
Approx. 10-25% remaining
Battery low: Remaining power is less than 5%.
Receiver powered from external source (AC adapter, computer via
USB line)