10 Power Key
MX6 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX6OGWW-E-ARC
About Lithium-Ion Batteries
Li-Ion batteries (like all batteries) gradually lose their capacity over time (in a linear fashion) and
never just stop working. This is important to remember -- the MX6 is always 'on' even when in the
Suspend state and draws battery power at all times. Tap Start | Settings | System | Power tab to
check the battery status and power reading. The following chart is an approximation. Actual
battery capacity will vary based on usage, ambient temperature and peripherals drawing power
from the MX6:
100% capacity 2000 mAh minimum
80% capacity 1600 mAh minimum
Deciding when to put a fully charged battery in the MX6 is difficult to quantify because it is very
application specific. 1600 mAh may be the cutoff for one customer who uses the computer
frequently, while 500 mAh may be perfectly fine for a customer who occasionally uses the
computer. You need to determine the point at which battery life becomes unacceptable for your
business practices and replace the battery before that point.
Power Key
The Power key is located in the top left corner of the keypad. Press the Power key to
turn the MX6 on, place it into Suspend or to wake it from Suspend mode.
You can also use the Scan key (or trigger if installed) to wake the MX6 from
Suspend.
Figure 10 Today Screen
