HP tc1000 manual Battery Packs, Running the Tablet PC on Battery Power

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Battery Packs

Running the Tablet PC on Battery Power

When the tablet PC is connected to external power, the tablet PC runs on external power.

When a charged battery pack is in the tablet PC and the tablet PC is not connected to external power, the tablet PC runs on battery power.

The tablet PC switches between external power and battery power according to the availability of an external power source. For example, if the tablet PC contains a charged battery pack and is running on external power supplied through the AC adapter, the tablet PC will switch to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the tablet PC.

Whether to leave a battery pack in the tablet PC or in storage depends on how you work. Keeping a battery pack in the tablet PC enables the battery pack to charge whenever the tablet PC is connected to external power and also protects your work in case of a power outage.

On the other hand, a battery pack in the tablet PC slowly discharges even while the tablet PC is turned off.

If you will not be using the tablet PC for one month or more, removing the battery pack and storing it as described in “Storing a Battery Pack,” later in this chapter, will prolong its life. For more information about leaving your work, refer on this CD to the Software Guide, “Power” chapter.

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Contents Hardware Guide Page Contents Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Battery Packs Audio DrivesNetwork Connections Internal ModemExternal Device Connections Additional Hardware Options 10Maintenance, Shipping and TravelIndex SpecificationsPen Components External ComponentsTablet PC Components Front Lights and BluetoothComponentDescription Front Pen-Activated ButtonsRight Side Power Switch Power/Standby Light Right Side Windows Security and Display Toggle Buttons Right Side Esc, Tab and Q Menu Buttons Right Side Jog Dial and Antenna Lower Side Left Side Attachment Slots Keyboard Connector Left Side Security Cable Slot, Vent and Antenna Top Connectors and Jacks Top Pen Holder and LAN Connection Lights Top Card Slots, Buttons and Tether Eyelet Back Attachment Features and Hard Drive Bay Back Battery Bay Back Memory and Mini PCI Compartment Back Labels Back Tilt Feet and Pad Feet Additional Tablet PC Standard Components Documentation CDs Cords and Cables Adapters and Accessories Front Lights and Pointing Device Tablet PC Keyboard ComponentsFn+F11/F12 Front KeysFront Positioning and Security Features Top Back Additional Keyboard Standard Component Pen Pen, Command Controls and KeyboardsIdentifying the Pen Tip and Pen Button Entering Information with the PenHolding the Pen Performing Mouse Clicks with the Pen Performing Other Procedures with the PenPressure-Sensitivity Calibrating the Pen Using the Pen Holder Setting Pen PreferencesIdentifying Command Controls Command ControlsButton Default Function Activation Command Controls Quick ReferenceTablet PC Input Panel Launch Button Using Command ControlsRotate Button Journal Launch ButtonMenu Button Display Toggle ButtonTab Button Ctrl+Alt+Delete CommandWindows Security Button Setup Utility Function Reset CommandEsc Button Esc Key FunctionJog Dial Selecting a View Setting Command Control PreferencesPen, Command Controls and Keyboards Assigning or Changing a Preference Returning All Command Controls to Default SettingsOn-Screen Keyboard Tablet PC Keyboard Navigating and Selecting Using the Pointing DeviceSetting Pointing Device Preferences Using the KeypadTurning the Keypad On and Off Switching Keypad Keys Between Standard and Keypad Functions Using F11/F12 Running the Tablet PC on Battery Power Battery PacksRemoving a Battery Pack Replacing a Battery PackRemoving a battery pack Inserting a Battery Pack Inserting a battery pack Accessing the Battery Pack Security Screw Securing a Battery PackInserting a Battery Pack Security Screw Charging a Battery Pack Charging an In-Use Battery Pack Charging a New Battery PackAccessing Charge Displays Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackObtaining Accurate Charge Information Displaying Charge Information on the ScreenInterpreting Charge Displays Indication Percent of a Full Charge Remaining Displaying Charge Information on a Battery PackIdentifying Low-Battery Conditions Managing Low-Battery ConditionsLow-Battery Condition Critical Low-Battery ConditionWhen a Charged Battery Pack Is Available Resolving Low-Battery ConditionsWhen No Power Source Is Available When External Power Is AvailableInitiating and Resuming from Standby or Hibernation When to Calibrate Calibrating a Battery PackHow to Calibrate Charging the Battery PackDischarging the Battery Pack Recharging the Battery Pack Conserving Power as You Work Battery Conservation Procedures and SettingsSelecting Power Conservation Settings At These Temperatures Pack for This Amount of Time Storing a Battery PackFinding More Power Information Disposing of a Used Battery PackAdding a Drive to the System DrivesTerms for Types of Drives Understanding Drive TermsTerms for Drive Media Caring for Drives Inserting a CD or DVD Inserting or Removing Drive MediaIf power is available Be sure the tablet PC is on Removing a CD or DVD with PowerRemoving a CD or DVD Without Power Removing a Diskette Inserting a DisketteDisplaying Media Contents Using Drive MediaAvoiding Standby and Hibernation Caring for Drive Media Displaying Media Contents Without Using AutoPlayFinding More Drive Software Information Using the Volume Control Icon Adjusting VolumeAudio Using the Q Menu Using the Internal Speakers Using the Internal Microphone Identifying Audio Jacks Connecting an Audio DeviceUsing the Headset Jack Using the Audio-Out JackFinding Audio and Video Software Information Using the Microphone JackInternal Modem Selecting Connectors Connecting the ModemConnecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack Connecting the Modem with an Adapter Displaying the Current Country Configuration Setting Country PreferencesAdding a Country Configuration Check the Dialing Mode Solving Travel Connection ProblemsCheck the Line Check the Dial Tone Check the Telephone NumberFinding AT Command Information Accessing Communication SoftwareNetwork Connections Connecting a network cable Connecting the Network CableTurning a Network Connection Off and On Using the LAN Connection LightsEnabling a NIC for Startup Accessing the Network at StartupResponding to a Network Service Boot Prompt Finding Wireless LAN InformationStandard Device External Device ConnectionsUSB Device Attaching the Tablet PC to the Keyboard Positioning the tablet PC above the keyboard Adjusting the Tablet PC and Keyboard Closing the Tablet PC and Keyboard Transporting the Tablet PC and Keyboard Detaching the Tablet PC from the Keyboard Detaching the tablet PC from the tablet PC keyboard Cable Lock Using a PC Card Obtaining UpgradesAdditional Hardware Options Selecting a PC Card Configuring a PC CardStopping and Removing a PC Card Inserting a PC CardUsing an SD Card Inserting an SD Card Configuring an SD CardStopping and Removing an SD Card Displaying Memory Information Increasing MemoryRemoving or Inserting a Memory Module Opening the memory compartment Removing a memory module Inserting a memory module Replacing the memory compartment cover Maintaining Software Maintenance, Shipping and TravelProtect the tablet PC from liquids and excessive moisture Protecting HardwareAttaching a Portfolio Using Portfolios10-4 Detaching a Portfolio Cleaning the Screen Cleaning HardwareCleaning a Tablet PC Keyboard Replacing the System Hard Drive Replacing HardwareRemoving the hard drive bay cover Removing a system hard drive from the hard drive bay Inserting a system hard drive into the hard drive bay Replacing the hard drive bay cover Replacing a Pointing Stick Cap Preparing the Tablet PC for Shipping or Travel Traveling with the Tablet PC Checklist for TravelersGetting Help from the Internet Contacting HPGetting Help Without Using the Internet Tablet PC and Tablet PC Keyboard Dimensions SpecificationsTablet PC Operating Environment Tablet PC Rated Input PowerFinding More Environmental Information Modem SpecificationsIndex Index See also cable country-specific modem adapter See also hard drive, system DVD, DVD/CD-RW drive. See HP Support Software CD 10-17 hub, USB Index-6 Index-7 Index-8 Peripherals Connecting, disconnecting 8-1 USB Ence Manual 6-8 software Index-11 USB

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