Chapter 5 Advanced Settings42 Copyright 2008 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.The Power screen appears.2. The Battery tab displays the Main andBackup battery status.For example, both batteries are in “good”condition according to the screenshot on theright.NOTE: Charge the battery when it reachesbelow 10 percent. If the battery doesnot accept a charge, contact UnitechTechnical Support.Extending Battery LifeExtend the PA600’s battery life through the following:• Change the automatic power settings.• Minimize backlight use.Changing the Automatic Power SettingsThe PA600 enters idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for input. Inthe default setting, the PA600 automatically turns off when it remains idle for threeminutes without an external power source. Pressing the power button returns thePA600 to the same point at the time of automatic shutdown.Change the automatic power settings through the following:1. In the Power screen, tap the Advanced tab.2. Select a time period from the drop downmenu. The available time periods are 1, 2,3, 4 and 5 minutes.3. This function can also activate when thePA600 plugs into the AC Adapter or placedin its Docking Station. Select On externalpower, and choose a time period from thedrop down menu. The available time periodsare 1, 2, 5, 10, 15 and 30 minutes.