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Chapter 3 Basic Operation
The mobile computer operates continuously once it is powered on. To minimize power
consumption and prevent unintended operation, suspend the mobile computer if you are
not actively using it. The mobile computer can be quickly awoken from suspend mode to
operate as needed. When the mobile computer enters suspend mode, the system is in a
power-saving status, meaning the device will not respond to screen touch, and volume keys
and side buttons will also be unavailable until the device is unlocked.
Press the power button to suspend the mobile computer. Th
automatically suspend when the time period set in Screen Timeout Settings has passed
without any activity.
Tap Home | Settings | Security | Screen lock to change the lock
method.
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Slide: Uses the default slide gesture to unlock a locked screen.
Voice Unlock: Select a voice command to use for unlocking the screen.
Pattern: Enter a pattern to use for unlocking the screen.
PIN: Uses the PIN code to unlock a locked screen.
Password: Enter a password of at least 4 characters for unlocking the screen.
When the mobile computer is in suspend mode, pressing the power button will wake it up.
If a lock method is set, follow the gestures below to unlock the screen:
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Slide: Slide the lock icon in either direction so it relocates outside of the white circle.
Voice Unlock: Say the voice command to unlock.
Pattern: Swipe the set pattern to unlock.
PIN: Enter the PIN code to unlock.
Password: Enter the password unlock.
Warning: To save battery power, suspend the mobile computer when not in use.