Chapter Three - 16
Managing Power
Battery
The computer will automatically switch to battery when the external power source (AC
adapter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnected.
Battery Power Saving Tips
The computer comes with an intelligent power-saving feature. You may extend the battery
life by:
Setup power saving functions in Operating System Power Management options (e.g.
Windows Power Options).
Lower the intensity of the display by brightness control.
Turn the computer into standby (by Sleep or Power button) when it is temporarily not in use.
Shut down the computer when it will not be in use for longer period of time.
Battery Low
When the battery is nearly exhausted, the computer gives the following “Battery Low”
warnings:
Windows battery low warning.
The charger LED flashes.
Once the
“Battery Low” warning occurs, please:
Save and close the files you are currently working on then shut down the computer.
Plug in AC or vehicle adapter to recharge the battery.
Charging the Battery
There are two battery packs in the tablet computer; on the left side is the primary battery,
and on the rear side is the second. When the tablet computer is connected to AC adapter,
the primary battery will be charged first, and then the second battery. When the tablet
computer is powered by the battery, secondary will be discharged first, and then the
primary one. Attach the AC adapter or vehicle adapter to charge battery, when the battery
is full, battery will automatically stop charging. You could check if the battery is being
charged by
“battery indicator LED”, the LED is off when charging is finished.
Charging
(with power adapter attached)
Discharging
(without power adapter attached)
Primary Battery
(Left)
First priority
Second priority
Secondary Battery
(Rear)
Second priority
First priority
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