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Battery Packs
Running the Tablet PC on Battery PowerWhen 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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