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Mobile Computing
Charging the battery
USB Charge
—In “Sleep mode,” you can also charge your
tablet, although more slowly, by connecting the USB power
cable to the USB port on another computer. Please make
sure your computer is turned ON while charging via USB. If
your computer is turned OFF, depending on the computer’s
specifications, the tablet battery may discharge. Toshiba
recommends that you do not use your tablet while charging
via USB as auto shut down may occur if the battery charge is
too low.
Wall Outlet
—The fastest way to charge your tablet is with
an optional USB/AC adaptor plugged into a wall outlet.
Determining remaining battery power
Wait a few moments after turning on the device before
trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The device
needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity
and perform its calculations.
Touch the power icon in the notification area. (See
your way around the desktop” on page 67
for more
information on the notification area.) The window displays
the remaining battery power as a percentage.
With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s
capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older
battery does not power the device for as long as a new
battery, even when fully charged.
TECHNICAL NOTE: The device drains the battery faster
at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge
frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50
degrees Fahrenheit.
The device calculates the remaining battery charge
based on your current rate of power use and other
factors such as the age of the battery.
What to do when the battery runs low
When the battery run low you can:
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Plug the device into an external power source and
recharge the battery via the Micro USB port. See
“Connecting to a power source” on page 36
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Save your work and turn off the device
NOTE