PC Cards Shorten Handheld PC Battery Life

 Last reviewed: February 18, 1998
Article ID: Q169946
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows CE version 1.0

SYMPTOMS

When you run your Handheld PC (H/PC) on battery power, you may notice a significant reduction in the amount of time you are able to use the H/PC before the batteries become drained.

CAUSE

This behavior can be caused by either of the following situations:

  • You have left a PC Card in the H/PC after switching from an external (AC) power source.
  • Your NiCad rechargeable batteries have lost the ability to hold a complete charge.

RESOLUTION

Remove the PC Card before switching from the AC power source to battery power. Or, replace the NiCad batteries and follow your battery manufacturer's instructions to maximize battery life.

MORE INFORMATION

Most PC Cards consume considerable battery power. When you are using a PC Card in your H/PC, we recommend that you use an external power supply whenever possible.

Additional query words: 1.00 hand held recharge pcmcia pccard
Keywords : handheld wince kbenv kbhw kbfaq
Version : WINDOWS:1.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb

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Last reviewed: February 18, 1998
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