Power
Hardware and Software Guide
2–3
Power Sources
The tablet PC can run on internal or external AC power. The
following table indicates the best power sources for common
tasks.
Task
Recommended Power Source
Work in most software
applications
■
Charged battery pack in the
tablet PC
■
External power supplied through
one of the following devices:
❐
AC adapter
❐
Optional AC adapter
❐
Optional docking device
❐
Optional automobile or
aircraft adapter
Charge or calibrate a battery
pack in the tablet PC
External power supplied through
■
AC adapter
■
Optional AC adapter
■
Optional docking device
■
Optional automobile or aircraft
adapter
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To prevent damage to the
tablet PC and aircraft
systems, do not
charge the
battery pack while you are
using a Combo Adapter on
an aircraft.
Install or modify system software
or write to a CD
External power supplied through
■
AC adapter
■
Optional docking device