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simply adds unnecessary wear to the SSD. It is recommended that you disable any
automatic or scheduled defragmentation utilities on your tablet.
I want to make my tablet run faster
• Change the Power plan to High Performance from the Motion Dashboard (see Using
the Motion Dashboard on page 18), Power tab.
• Adjust your Windows® settings. For instructions, open Windows® Help and search for
“improve performance.”
Frequently asked questions
How can I make the battery charge last longer?
• By default, the power plan for the C5t/F5t is a balance between optimal performance
and a long battery charge. If you want the tablet to run longer between charges, use the
Power saver power plan. Open Motion Dashboard, tap Power. Tap Power Options and
select Power saver.
• Use the Dynamic display setting. This automatically controls the display to conserve
power. Open Motion Dashboard, tap Display, then tap Dynamic.
• Set the display to the dimmest level you’re comfortable with. Open Motion Dashboard,
tap Display, then move the Brightness slider to the desired level.
• Disconnect any Ethernet connections that aren’t being used. Disable the wireless
adapter and Bluetooth adapter if you’re not using them. Disconnect unnecessary USB
devices. To disable the adapter, open Motion Dashboard, tap Wireless, and clear the
checkbox next to the adapters you’re not using.
• Stop unnecessary background applications and processes.
How do I know if the tablet is charging when I plug it in to a power adapter?
• The battery gauge button on the front of the tablet is amber when the tablet is charging.
How do I check the battery charge when I’m running on the battery?
• The battery gauge on the front of the tablet shows the level of battery charge. The
number of lights indicate the level of charge where four green lights indicate a full
charge and one green light indicates that about 20% charge is remaining. If the lights are
flashing amber, the battery is low and requires immediate charging.
How do I clean the display screen?
• To clean the display screen, wipe it with a soft cloth (like the one supplied). Don’t spray
cleaners, pour any liquid, or wipe any abrasive cleaner on the screen or any surface of the
Tablet PC. Don’t use tissues or paper towels to clean the screen. They contain wood
fibers that may scratch the surface.
• Motion Computing maintains a list of C5t/F5t chemical disinfectants and cleaning
products on its website.
How do I clean the View Anywhere display screen?
• To clean the View Anywhere display screen, wipe it with a soft cloth (like the one
supplied). If needed, clean with any alcohol-based product recommended for use on
anti-reflective glass. Other cleaning products may leave a residue. Don’t spray cleaners,
