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Changing batteries
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Changing batteries
The battery may be changed while the tablet is turned on, even when the 
Gateway Tablet PC is not connected to an AC power source. Use only batteries 
obtained from Motion.
To change the battery:
1If the tablet is turned on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2.
-OR-
If the tablet is turned on and is not connected to AC power, save all active 
files, then place the tablet in Standby mode by tapping the 
Standby button 
in the Motion Dashboard. You may now switch batteries safely, but keep 
in mind that the tablet’s internal battery can only hold the tablet in 
Standby for about thirty seconds when the battery is removed. Be sure to 
have a charged replacement battery close at hand before removing the first.
WarningDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with a Gateway Tablet PC or 
Motion Tablet PC battery. Discard used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
The battery used in this device may present a fire or 
chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble, 
heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of used 
battery promptly. Keep away from children. 
						

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2Push the battery release latch, then lift the battery away from the tablet.
3Insert the new battery until it clicks into place.
After swapping batteries without connection to AC power, the internal battery 
needs to recharge for about three hours before it can support another battery 
swap. 
						

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Extending battery life
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Extending battery life
Conserving battery power
While using the battery to power your tablet PC, conserve power by:
■Modifying the power management settings for maximum power savings. 
For more information, see “Changing power settings” on page 135.
■Using Standby or Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your 
tablet PC is not in use. For more information, see “Activating and using 
Hibernate mode” on page 140.
■Recharging the battery often, taking an extra battery, and fully recharging 
the batteries before traveling. For more information, see “Recharging the 
battery” on page 130 and “Changing batteries” on page 131.
■Keeping in mind that the display, processor, PC cards, wireless cards, and 
peripheral devices all draw on the battery, so adjust properties and disable 
unused devices and PC cards when operating on battery power. 
■Using the optional diskette drive only when necessary. This drive uses a 
large amount of power.
■Before unplugging the AC adapter, adjust the power mode and display 
brightness to lower settings to prolong the battery’s charge. We 
recommend operating in Max Battery mode to prolong the battery’s 
charge—tap the taskbar’s 
Power/Battery icon to choose your power setting. 
For more information, see “Changing the power scheme” on page 136.
■Turning off the IEEE 802.11b wireless networking.
Using alternate power sources
To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible.
■Use AC power whenever available to lengthen the battery’s usable life. 
Leave the battery in place when using AC.
■Use AC power when installing software, writing to a CD and, using the 
DVD player.
■If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for 
times when you cannot use a power adapter. If you plan on taking your 
AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. 
						

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■If you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle or an 
automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/automobile power adapter or 
power inverter. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power 
adapter.
■To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to support pillars, 
in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones.
Changing power modes
You can use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your tablet PC’s 
battery:
■Standby - while your tablet PC is in Standby, it switches to a low power 
state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off.
■Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) 
information to the hard drive, then turns your tablet PC completely off. 
The next time you turn on your tabletPC, it reads the memory information 
from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were 
open when you activated Hibernate mode. For more information on using 
Hibernate mode, see “Activating and using Hibernate mode” on page 140.
Using power saving modes
Always save your work before using Standby mode. In Standby mode, your 
tablet PC reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory. 
However, the information in memory is not saved to the hard drive. If power 
is interrupted, the information is lost.
When in Hibernate mode, your tablet PC saves all memory information to the 
hard drive, then turns the power completely off.
If your tablet PC 
is......and you want to... ...then
On Enter Standby mode Tap Start, Turn Off Computer, then tap Standby.
On Enter Hibernate mode 
(must be activated)Tap Start, then tap Turn Off Computer. Press and 
hold 
SHIFT, then tap Hibernate.
In Standby or 
Hibernate modeExit Standby or 
Hibernate modeSlide the power switch. 
						

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Changing power settings
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Changing power settings
You can change the function of the power switch, Standby system key, and 
power-saving timers by changing power settings on your tablet PC.
You can customize power settings from the Windows Control Panel by selecting 
power schemes, setting power alarms, adjusting advanced power settings, and 
activating Hibernate mode.
Power schemes (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options 
such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can 
select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme.
The processor installed in your tablet PC may use Intel
® SpeedStep™ technology 
to conserve battery power. A SpeedStep-equipped processor can change its 
operating speed according to the power source. Your tablet PC’s default settings 
operate the processor at full speed while connected to AC power and at reduced 
speed (which uses less power) while using battery power. Power schemes also 
set the speed of an Intel® SpeedStep™-equipped processor.
Alarms can alert you when the battery charge is low.
Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the power 
switch and Standby system key. 
						

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Changing the power scheme
To change the power scheme:
1Ta p  Start, then tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your 
Control Panel is in Category View, tap 
Performance and Maintenance. 
Tap/Double-tap the 
Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog 
box opens.
-OR-
Button-tap the 
Power/Battery icon in the taskbar, then tap Adjust Power 
Properties
. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens.
2Tap the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then tap the power 
scheme you want.
- OR -
Set the timers, then tap 
Save As and type a name for the scheme.
3Ta p  OK. 
						

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Changing alarm options
To change the alarm options:
1Ta p  Start, then tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your 
Control Panel is in Category View, tap 
Performance and Maintenance. 
Tap/Double-tap the 
Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog 
box opens.
-OR-
Button-tap the 
Power/Battery icon in the taskbar, then tap Adjust Power 
Properties
. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens.
2Ta p  t h e  Alarms tab.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about changing the power scheme, 
tap Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword power scheme in the Help and Support 
Center Search box  , then tap the 
arrow. 
						

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3Adjust the alarm settings.
4Ta p  OK.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about changing the alarm options, 
tap Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword alarm options in the Help and Support 
Center Search box  , then tap the 
arrow. 
						

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Changing power settings
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Changing advanced settings
To change advanced power management settings:
1Ta p  Start, then tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your 
Control Panel is in Category View, tap 
Performance and Maintenance. 
Tap/Double-tap the 
Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog 
box opens.
-OR-
Button-tap the 
Power/Battery icon in the taskbar, then tap Adjust Power 
Properties
. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens.
2Ta p  t h e  Advanced tab.
3Tap the arrow button to open a Power buttons list, then tap the power 
setting mode you want to use.
4Ta p  OK. 
						

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Activating and using Hibernate mode
To activate Hibernate mode:
1Ta p  Start, then tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your 
Control Panel is in Category View, tap 
Performance and Maintenance. 
Tap/Double-tap the 
Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog 
box opens.
-OR-
Button-tap the 
Power/Battery icon in the taskbar, then tap Adjust Power 
Properties
. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens.
2Ta p  t h e  Hibernate tab.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about changing the power 
management settings, tap Start, then tap Help and 
Support.
Type the keyword power management in the Help and 
Support Center Search box  , then 
tap the arrow.