Acer Iconia W3 user manual Battery Pack, Battery pack characteristics, Charging the battery

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BATTERY PACK

The computer uses an embedded battery pack that gives you long use between charges.

Battery pack characteristics

The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer. However, recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time.

Charging the battery

Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging. However, charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time.

Note: You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day. Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you to start the next day with a fully charged battery.

Conditioning a new battery pack

Before you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a conditioning process that you should follow:

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Contents Iconia W3 User’s Manual Page Table of Contents Bios utility Recovering your systemRegulations and safety notices Accessing the power cord Safety and ComfortTurning the product off before cleaning Disconnecting the power sourceProtecting your hearing General Product servicingGuidelines for safe battery usage Radio Frequency Interference Medical Devices Potentially Explosive Environments Sustainability/sustainability01.htm Finding your comfort zoneTaking care of your vision Developing good work habits TemperatureHumidity non-condensing Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst Things First Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter Tablet PC LED IndicatorsYour Acer Tablet PC Tour Top view DescriptionBottom view Front view Description Not available on all modelsDescription Back view Description Plug in the power adapter When using a USB port, it is recommended toLeft/right views Description Description Micro USB Hdmi Micro Using the Virtual Keyboard Using the virtual keyboard Wireless networks Wireless NetworksConnecting to the Internet What are benefits of a wireless network? MobilityComponents of a wireless LAN Installation speed and simplicityAccess point router Screen Orientation G-SENSOR Saving power Power ManagementDisable Fast startup Power management Select Save changes Charging the battery Battery PackBattery pack characteristics Conditioning a new battery packBattery pack Checking the battery level Optimizing battery lifeBattery-low warning Recommended Action Battery rapidlySituation Using passwords Securing Your ComputerEntering passwords Frequently Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting servicePrinter does not work Before you call Tips and hints for using Windows How do I turn off my computer? Why is there a new interface?How do I jump between apps? What are ’live tiles?’Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? How do I personalize my computer?How do I move tiles? How do I personalize the Lock screen?Where are my apps? Can I change the screen resolution?So, how do I close an app? How do I make an app appear on Start? How do I install apps?Cant find apps like Notepad and Paint! Where are they? How do I remove a tile from Start?How do I get one? What is a Microsoft ID account?Do I need one? How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?How do I check for Windows updates? Where can I get more information?Error messages TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Corrective actionHard disk 0 extended Recovery Creating a recovery backupRecovery Recovery Creating a drivers and applications backup Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Recovery Recovering your system Reinstalling drivers and applications Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications Returning to an earlier system snapshot Returning to a restore point Returning your system to its factory conditionRecovering from Windows Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management Click Restore Factory SettingsRecovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management Click Customized Restore Retain User DataRecovering Your System Boot sequence Bios UtilitySetting passwords Regulations and Safety Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens France Restricted wireless frequency bands Wireless operation channels for different domainsDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Tarn et Garonne List of national codes Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102Ver .01.0