<p><a name="BTR"></a><b><font face="Arial" size="4">The Battery Time Remaining display</font></b></p>
<p><font face="Arial">Since everybody uses their Pocket PC in different ways,
the drain on the battery will be different. Battery Bar "learns" how you use
your Pocket PC to accurately display the battery time remaining for how you use
your device. After a certain time it will start displaying battery time
remaining. Over the next few days of use the time remaining display will
steadily get more and more accurate.</p>
<p>Note: if you usually keep your Pocket PC fully charged all
the time it may take Battery Bar longer to generate an accurate battery time remaining
figure.
In this instance, let your Pocket PC discharge a little (down to 50-60% battery
life) once or twice.</p>
<p>Manufacturers advertise their Pocket PC will operate for a certain amount of hours from a full charge. You will most likely find the Battery Time Remain display will be a lot lower than this figure. This is because your Pocket PC drains the battery even when it is "off" (actually in standby mode). Battery Time Remain only measures the time you are using your Pocket PC (the time that is the most important to you!).</p>
</p><p align="left"><font face="Arial">The Battery Bar is split up into 6 separate areas:</p>
<p><b>Folder / Battery icon</b><br>
Tapping the icon on the left hand side will bring up the <b>Power Store</b>
application, which shows more detailed battery and storage information.</p>
<p><b>Battery information</b><br>
The battery slider shows how much battery life is left on your Pocket PC.</p>
Under normal conditions the display shows the battery icon, a bar showing the amount of battery life left, and text. The text shows one of the following three types of information:
<ul>
<li>How much Battery time is remaining (e.g. "5h 45m r"). "r" stands for "remaining". When the battery is charging this changes to show how long it will take for the battery to be fully charged (e.g. "1h 23m c"). "c" stands for "charging".</li>
<li>The percentage battery life remaining (e.g. "78%")</li>
<li>How long has elapsed since the battery was last charged (e.g. "1h 23m e"). "e" stands for "elapsed"</li>
</ul>
<p>To switch between these three types of information tap the battery text.</p>
<p>To display more detailed battery information, tap the battery sliders or battery icon.</p>
<p>If you connect an external battery to iPAQ Pocket PCs external battery information will also appear (as shown in the picture above). The battery time remaining will increase to take the external battery into account.</p>
<p>If a red warning icon appears on the battery icon, your backup battery is critically low and should be replaced.</p>
<p><b>Storage / Program memory</b><br>
The Storage / Program Memory area shows the Storage Memory and Program Memory available on your Pocket PC. Storage Memory is represented by a hard disk icon, Program Memory by a chip icon.</p>
<p>Tapping the memory icon (or left hand side of the memory icon on the large Battery Bar view) will change whether Storage Memory or Program Memory is displayed. By default Battery Bar will cycle automatically between Program Memory and Storage Memory. Tapping the icon will stop this cycling and will permanently display Storage Memory. Tapping again will permanently display Program Memory. Tapping once more will switch back to cycling through Program Memory and Storage Memory.</p>
<p>Displaying Storage Memory can be useful in showing how much memory you have available to install new programs to your Pocket PC.</p>
<p>The slider shows how much memory is available. The text below shows either:</p>
<ul>
<li>Memory free in terms of megabytes (MB)</li>
<li>Memory free as a percentage</li>
</ul>
<p>To switch between these two types of information tap the text.</p>
<p>Tapping on the slider (or on the right hand side of the memory icon on the large Battery Bar view) will display more detailed memory settings for your device (also allowing you to adjust your Pocket PC to give you more storage memory or program memory).</p>
<p><b>Storage card(s)</b><br>
The storage card area displays information about all the storage cards you
have plugged into your Pocket PC at any time. Note - on some Pocket PCs it also shows information about the internal <b>RAM disk</b> (like an internal storage card). For more information on this type of storage memory, see your Pocket PC manual.</p>
<p>Below the storage icon is displayed the amount of space available on this storage card. Tapping this text switches between showing the amount of memory free as a percentage or in megabytes (MB).</p>
<p>Tapping the slider (or the right side of the storage icon in the large Battery Bar view) will start the File Explorer to allow you to explore data on
your storage card(s).</p>
<p>Tapping the storage card icon (or the left side of the storage card icon in the large Battery Bar view) will change
what information is displayed. By default the display will cycle through all
storage cards currently inserted in the Pocket PC. Tapping the icon will stop
this cycling and will allow you to permanently display one storage card. Tapping
again will permanently display another storage card. Once all cards have been
exhausted, tapping again will switch back to cycling through all storage cards.</p>
<p><b>Backlight</b><br>
When tapped, the backlight icon displays the backlight settings.<br>
Tapping the "a" button will turn the auto backlight adjustment on and off on iPAQ devices with this feature.<br>
The slider below the backlight icon adjusts the backlight brightness. This feature currently on works for Toshiba & iPAQ devices (not iPAQ 1910).</p>
<p><b>Time Zone Information</b><br>
Instead of displaying memory or storage card details, the Battery Bar can show the "Visiting" or "Home" time zone. This can be useful when on vacation, or if you have to deal with others in a different time zone.</p>
<p>The Time Zone information will display an icon for home (a house icon) or visiting (a globe) time zones. If the current time is set to the "home" time zone, the "visiting" time zone will be displayed, and vica versa.</p>
<p>To change the time zones on your Pocket PC, tap the Time Zone information on the Battery Bar. This will display the Clock setup applet. More information on using this can be found in your Pocket PC manual.</p>
<p>See <a href="bpeng.htp#BBS">Battery Bar Settings</a> for more information on displaying Time Zone information on the Battery Bar.</p>
<p><b>Analog Clock</b><br>
Instead of displaying backlight information, the Battery Bar can show an analog clock showing the current time.</p>
<p>Tapping on the clock will allow the user to change the clock settings.</p>
<p>See <a href="bpeng.htp#BBS">Battery Bar Settings</a> for more information on displaying the Analog Clock on the Battery Bar.</p>
<p><font face="Arial">The general options dialog allows you to:
<dir>
<li>Change the height of the Battery Bar.</li>
<li>Select which icon is displayed for each storage card you own (or <b>RAM disk</b> if your Pocket PC supports this).</li>
<li>Choose how often the Battery Bar updates its information.</li>
<li>Display small text in the battery, memory and storage card meters showing the exact percentage.</li>
<li>Select various items to appear on the Battery Bar.</li>
</dir>
<p><b>Storage Card icon</b><br>
To change the icon for your storage card:
<dir>
<li>Insert your storage card.</li>
<li>Display the Battery Bar Options screen.</li>
<li>Select your storage card at the bottom of the screen by its size.</li>
<li>Tap <b>Next</b> until you have selected the icon you would like.</li>
</dir>
Your storage card will now display this icon in the Battery Bar and Power Store.</p>
<p><b>Displaying other Battery Bar information</b><br>
By using the <b>Display position 1, 2 and 3</b> selections, the Battery Bar can be tailored to display exactly what you wish.</p>
<p>Backlight or Analog Clock information can only be displayed in position 3 (due to size constraints). Memory, Storage Card and Time Zone information can be displayed in position 1 and 2. This means that the Battery Bar can display one storage card's information in position 1, and another storage card's information in position 2, or that Time Zone information can be displayed in position 1, and memory information in position 2.</p>
<p><font fact="Arial">The options dialog allows you to:
<dir>
<li>Tell you if the battery (or external battery on iPAQ devices) is low.</li>
<li>Tell you when the battery is fully charged.</li>
<li>Tell you if the program memory or storage memory is getting low.</li>
<li>Tell you if one of your storage cards is getting low on space.</li>
</dir>
The dialog lets you change at what percentage battery life is left. You can alter at what percentage it will warn you when program, storage or storage card memory is low. You can also change how often the speech warning will remind you (or if you only want to be reminded once).</p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="4"><b>Title Bar options</b></font></p>
<p><font fact="Arial">To enable or disable the battery & memory meters, check or uncheck the appropriate check boxes on this tab.</p>
<p><font fact="Arial">If you wish, you can display the percentage as text in the battery or memory meters. Also, the battery time remaining can be displayed in the battery meter.</p>
<p><a name="TBM"></a><font SIZE="6" face="Arial"><b>Using the Power Bars</b></font></p>
<p>To adjust the Power Bar settings:</p>
<dir>
<li>Select <b>Start</b>, <b>Settings</b>, <b>Today</b>. You may need to select the <b>Items</b> tab.</li>
<li>Select <b>Battery Bar</b>. Tap the <b>Options</b> button on the right hand side.</li>
</dir>
<p>This will bring up a screen allowing you to alter how Battery Bar displays
information. Select the <b>Power Bars</b> tab.</p>
<p>Below the clock on the title bar will appear a battery meter showing the battery life remaining. Tapping on the meter will display the Power Store screen showing full information of battery, memory & storage card life.</p>
<p>To enable or disable the battery meter, go into the Battery Bar Options (tap on the red <b>cog</b> icon on the right hand side of the Battery Bar, select <b>Battery Bar</b> and tap <b>Options</b>). Move to the <b>Title Bar</b> tab to alter the settings.</p>
<p>A memory / storage card meter can also be displayed above the time on the title bar. Use the Options screen described above to enable the memory meter. To switch between memory and storage card information, simply tap the memory meter.</p>
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<p><a name="Using Program Bar"></a><font SIZE="6" face="Arial"><b>Using Program Bar</b></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="4"><b>Starting the Program Bar</b></font></p><font face="Arial">
<p>When you install Battery Pack 2003, the Program Bar should show up automatically. If it doesn't:</p>
<dir>
<li>Select <b>Start</b>, <b>Settings</b>, <b>Today</b>. You may need to select the <b>Items</b> tab.</li>
<li>In the list on the left find <b>Program Bar</b> and check it. Note you can move the Program Bar up and down your Today items by highlighting it and using the <b>Move Up</b> and <b>Move Down</b> buttons.</li>
<li>Tap <b>OK</b>, then <b>Start</b>, <b>Today</b>.</li>
</dir>
<p>You should now see the Program Bar on your today screen.</p>
<p>To use Program Bar, simply tap on the icon of
the program you wish to use and it will be displayed. Tapping on the date (if
you have selected this option) will allow you to adjust the clock settings.</p>
<p>The Program Bar can be customised to display any program icons on your Pocket PC. See the section
<a href="bpeng.htp#Adjusting Program Bar">Adjusting Program Bar</a>
for how to do this.</p>
<p>The Program Bar is designed to replace the <b>Date</b> today plug-in that came with your Pocket PC. When you install Battery Pack 2003 it will be disabled. To re-enable it, simply Select <b>Start</b>, <b>Settings</b>, <b>Today</b>, <b>Items</b> and check the <b>Date</b> check box.</p>
<a name="Adjusting Program Bar"></a></font><font SIZE="4" face="Arial"><b>Adjusting Program Bar</font></b></p>
<p><font face="Arial">To adjust the settings of the Program Bar:</p>
<dir>
<li>Select <b>Start</b>, <b>Settings</b>, <b>Today</b>. You may
need to select the <b>Items</b> tab.</li>
<li>Select <b>Program Bar</b>. Tap the <b>Options</b> button on the right hand side.</li>
</dir>
<p>This will bring up a screen allowing you to alter how Program Bar displays information. The following settings can be altered:</p>
<p><b>Number of lines</b><br>
The number of lines of icons displayed on the Today page can be altered by selecting a value from 1 to 5 in the <b>Number of lines</b> box. The number of lines displayed will change below and on the Today page when displayed.</p>
<p><b>Show date</b><br>
A specially shortened date can be displayed on the Program Bar. This can be useful as it allows Program Bar to replace the <b>Date</b> today plug-in that comes with your Pocket PC. To disable the date, uncheck the <b>Show date</b> check box.</p>
<p><b>Single line scroll</b><br>
If you select this option, up and down arrows will appear on the right hand side of the Program Bar. Each time either of these buttons are pressed, the Program Bar scrolls up or down to the next line. Limit the number of lines you will scroll by setting the number of lines to the correct value.</p>
<p><b>Icons</b><br>
The icons on the Program Bar can be changed to most available programs or settings. To change an icon, tap it. It will now be selected. The name of the current program associated with it will be listed above, and the path and file name below (e.g. "Calculator" and "\windows\calc.exe"). To select a new program for this position tap on the combo box above the icons and select the name of the program you wish to associate.</p>
<p>Tap <b>OK</b> to confirm these changes.</p>
<p><b>Programs not in the list</b><br>
All installed programs should be in the list of programs. However, if you cannot find the program you want, you can enter its path manually. To do this:</p>
<dir>
<li>Select an icon position.</li>
<li>In the list, select <b>* Custom Program Link *</b>.</li>
<li>A dialog will be displayed asking you for the link. Type in exact path (e.g. <b>\Storage Card\program.exe</b>). An optional parameter can also be entered, if the link requires it.</li>
<li>Tap the <b>OK</b> button in the top right of the screen and the custom link will be set.</li>
<p><font face="Arial">Program Bar includes some icons that perform special operations:</p>
<p><b>- Close Programs -</b><br>
Select this icon to switch to the settings applet to allow you to close any programs that are running. Frequently some applications can slow the system down. Tap this icon to close them to keep you Pocket PC running smoothly!</p>
<p><b>- Power Adjust -</b><br>
See the <a href="bpeng.htp#Tweakit">Power Adjust</a> section for more information.</p>
<p><b>- Power Alert -</b><br>
See the <a href="bpeng.htp#Alert">Power Alert</a> section for more information.</p>
<p><b>- Power Clean -</b><br>
See the <a href="bpeng.htp#Cleanup">Power Clean</a> section for more information.</p>
<p><b>- Power Light -</b><br>
See the <a href="bpeng.htp#Using Flashlight">Power Light</a> section for more information.</p>
<p><b>- Power Off -</b><br>
Tap this icon to turn the device off - saving the life of the button.</p>
<p><b>- Soft Reset -</b><br>
Tap this icon to reset the system. This is the same as pressing the small soft reset "hole" on the bottom or side of your Pocket PC.</p>
<p><b>*No icon*</b><br>
Select this to blank this entry in the Program Bar.</p>
<p><b>Journal Bar links</b><br>
If you use Journal Bar (also by Omega One), icons can be added to Program Bar
that are shortcut links to each section within Journal Bar. These can be handy
to quickly check stocks, weather or news information without having to cycle
<p><a name="Cleanup"></a><font SIZE="6" face="Arial"><b>Using Power Clean</b></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">This program can be selected to appear on the Program Bar. See the <a href="bpeng.htp#Using Program Bar">Program Bar options</a> for how to do this.</p>
<p>Run this program to clean up temporary files that are using precious space on your Pocket PC. Select which folders you want to clean up, and tap "Clean" to delete the unwanted files. Power Clean can also be instructed to clean up unwanted files every hour.</p>
<p>Note, do not check the <b>Temporary Internet Files</b> check box if you use
<b>Journal Bar</b> (another Omega One product). This will delete the stored web
pages Journal Bar is collecting.</p>
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<p><a name="Tweakit"></a><font SIZE="6" face="Arial"><b>Using Power Adjust</b></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">This program can be selected to appear on the Program Bar. See the <a href="bpeng.htp#Using Program Bar">Program Bar options</a> for how to do this.</p>
<p>This program allows you to change some of the system settings on your Pocket PC:
<ul><li><b>Cleartype:</b> Allows you to turn Cleartype on or off throughout the system.</li>
<li><b>System Font:</b> Change the font used to display all text on the Pocket PC.</li>
<li><b>Animate:</b> Windows will animate as they open and close.</li>
<li><b>Low Battery Notification:</b> Turn off the pop-up box that appears when the battery is low. This option also allows the low battery notification to be altered in the <b>Sounds & Notifications</b> settings applet.</li>
<li><b>Power Task:</b> Enable or disable the Power Task close button & menu feature. Checking <b>Tapping X Closes Programs</b> closes programs
with a quick tap of the close button. A tap & hold will hide the program. See
the <a href="bpeng.htp#PowerTask">Power Task</a> section for more information.</li>
<li><b>Reorder today plug-ins:</b> When many today plug-ins are loaded and unloaded, some may have the same <b>Order</b> value, which results in display problems. Tapping this button reorders them so these problem are corrected.</li>
<li><b>Title bar date/time:</b> Change the title bar to display date, time, both date & time or nothing. Note, when in <b>date & time</b> mode the text can be obscured by the battery & memory title bar meters.</li></ul></p>
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<p><a name="PowerTask"></a><font SIZE="6" face="Arial"><b>Using Power Task</b></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="4"><b>Enabling / Disabling</b></font><br>Power Task can be enabled or disabled by tapping the <b>Power Task</b> check box in the
<p><font face="Arial" size="4"><b>Operation</b></font><br>When Power Task is enabled a red <b>X</b> or <b>ok</b> icon is displayed in the top right hand corner instead of the usual <b>X</b> or <b>ok</b> buttons. Tapping has the same effect as before (the program will still be running, but will disappear). Tapping for more than a ╜ second will close the program to help free up memory.</p>
<p>Below the close button will appear a small down arrow. Tapping this will display a list of programs that are currently running. To switch to this program, tap it. To close this program, tap the red <b>X</b> icon associated with it. The <b>Desktop</b> (today screen) and <b>Programs</b> items are required by the Pocket PC to stay running, and hence cannot be closed.</p>
<p>Tapping <b>Close All</b> will close all programs that can be closed, freeing up memory and increasing the performance of your Pocket PC. Tapping <b>Close All But Active</b> will close all programs except the one you are working on at this time.</p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="4"><b>Customising</b></font><br>The background of the Power Task menu, as well as the Power Task buttons can be
"skinned" using two simple bitmaps. See www.handango.com for instruction on how to create these images, and free sample bitmaps.</p>
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<p><a name="Alert"></a><font SIZE="6" face="Arial"><b>Using Power Alert</b></font></p>
<p>This program can be selected to appear on the Program Bar. See the <a href="bpeng.htp#Using Program Bar">Program Bar options</a> for how to do this.</p>
<p>Power Alert allows you to customise how the Calendar, Task & Alarm alerts
sound, and how often they are repeated. The Power Alert screen allows you to
alter:</p>
<ul>
<li>Whether Power Alerts are used or the standard alert sound.</li>
<li>Which sound file is used.</li>
<li>How loud the sound should be.</li>
<li>If the sound should sound if the battery is low (to save battery life).</li>
</ul>
<p>When an alert sounds, it can play for between 0 & 59 seconds. If 0 is
selected the sound will be played exactly once only.</p>
<p>After playing for between 0 & 59 seconds, the sound can be repeated every
1-29 minutes. Setting this to 0 will mean the sound is never repeated.</p>
<p>The sound alert can be stopped after 1-119 minutes. Setting this to 0 will
mean it will be stopped after playing the sound once only.</p>
<p><font face="Arial">If you like Battery Pack 2003 you can purchase it for just $9.99 from <a href="http://www.omegaone.com/">www.handango.com</a>.</p>
<p><font face="Arial">For further technical support, please see the Frequently Asked Questions document on www.omegaone.com, or e-mail our technical support at info@omegaone.com.</font></p>
