Reference Guide

User Preferences
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Battery Preservation Mode
Parameter # 1765 (SSI # F8h 06h E5h)
Battery Preservation Mode preserves the battery charge when the digital scanner is not being used for an
extended period of time.
• Scan Enable Battery Preservation Mode to internally disconnect the battery from the digital
scanner when the digital scanner is unused and not being charged for nine hours
1
. In this mode the
scanner completely turns off. This preserves the battery charge as there is no current drain on the
battery and significantly extends battery shelf life. To exit Battery Preservation Mode
2
and return to
normal operation either press the digital scanner trigger or return to charging. The digital scanner
cannot scan until the wake up process is complete
3
. This takes a few seconds. The amount of time
before the battery disconnects from the scanner can be set via Battery Preservation Timeout
Value below.
• Scan Disable Battery Preservation Mode to keep the battery connected to the digital scanner at all
times. This prevents the battery from being disconnected from the scanner after hours of sitting idle
(no scanning) and not charging. When Battery Preservation Mode is disabled, substantial battery
shelf life improvements are not gained as compared to when Battery Preservation Mode is enabled.
• Scan Battery Preservation Timeout followed by 3 digits in <em_Emphasis><bl_blue>Appendix G,
Numeric Barcodes to select a different battery preservation timeout value (the default for battery
preservation timeout is nine hours). For example, if the preservation timeout value should be 12
hours, scan Battery Preservation Timeout below, then scan 0, 1, and 2 in
<em_Emphasis><bl_blue>Appendix G, Numeric Barcodes. To correct an error or change the
selection, scan <bl_blue><em_Emphasis>Cancel on page G-1.
notes
1
Nine hours is the default timeout value but can be changed via Battery Preservation Timeout Value.
2
Low Power Mode (<em_Emphasis><bl_blue>10-109) must be enabled for Battery Preservation Mode to
take effect.
3
When asleep in Battery Preservation Mode, the digital scanner cannot be accessed for remote
management.
To return back to normal operation, insert the scanner back into the cradle to complete the wake up
process.
*Enable Battery Preservation Mode
(9)
Disable Battery Preservation Mode
(0)
Battery Preservation Timeout Value
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