Running On Battery Power, Charging the Batteries | TAG 1000 specification

MIL-BOOK™

OPERATORS MANUAL

2.6.2 Charging the Batteries

Make sure the external adapter is connected to the computer. It has two charging rates depending on notebook operating or power off. Section 2-6.1 gives detailed instructions on connecting an external power source and charging the batteries.

CAUTION

The battery pack in your notebook has been charged before shipment, it gradually loses its battery power during transit and storage.

•Step 1: Please charge battery for six hours before turn on the computer.

•Step 2: If the computer has not been operated for last six months.

•Please repeat step 1.

2.7Running On Battery Power

The notebook has several power management features to prolong continuous operation on battery power. This section describes the power saving modes and tells how to take best advantage of them. It includes default settings for each mode. For instructions about changing them, see chapter 3.

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TAG 1000 manual Running On Battery Power, Charging the Batteries

Contents

MIL-BOOK 1000 Series Notebook MIL-BOOK Operators Manual Iii Class B Regulations Page Preface Specifications reference only Viii Safety Summary Table of Contents Chapter Operation Xii Table of Figures System Configuration Standard ConfigurationIntroduction System Description MIL-BOOK Unpacking Options and AccessoriesSystem Identification Features of the MIL-BOOK Feature Description I/O Access Door of the MIL-BOOK Rear Components Keyboard Keyboard Keys Cursor Control Keys Additional Keyboard Functions Cursor Control Keys Hot Key is Fn +F7 to toggle the RX/TX direction Status Row Indicators Fn+F9 Status Row Descriptions AC Power AdapterStatus Row Battery Pack Low Battery Indication Battery Charger Charge LED Indicator StatusConnections Serial Port VGA Port Parallel Port17 USB2.0 Port Power Port 23 1-5.5 Battery PackIrDA Port Replicator Port Diskette Drive and CD-ROM/DVD/COMBO /DVD-RW 10 Diskette Drive and CD-ROM/DVD/COMBO/DVD-RW Opening the Cover Opening and Closing the NotebookClosing the Cover Opening the PCMCIA, FDD, CD ROM/DVD/COMBO, DVD RW Door Connecting and Installing DevicesClosing the PCMCIA, FDD, CD ROM/DVD/COMBO, DVD RW Door External Power Adapter Serial and Parallel Port Floppy Disk Drive/CD-ROM/DVD/COMBO/DVD RW Removing a FDD/CD-ROM/DVD/COMBO /DVD RW Module Pcmcia Cards Loading and Remove DiskettesHard Disk Hard Disk Drive Module Removing a Pcmcia Cards Ieee Removing a Hard Disk Drive Module EMI Accessory Descriptions Removing Ieee 1394 Port Installing Software Drivers First Time Use Install Device Driver for Windows 2000/Windows XP 11 Installing Drivers Install Touch Screen Driver for Windows Device Driver Install Touch Screen Driver for Windows XP 12 Installing Drivers 14 Control Panel 17 Device Manager 18 Unknown Device Properties 20 Hardware Update Wizard 22 Finish Touch screen Utility Daily Operation Starting the Computer Using the Notebook in the Car Turning Off The Notebook Using External Power Sources Using AC External Adapter Running On Battery Power Charging the Batteries Setup Configuration Utility Running Setup and Moving Around Main Moving Around and Making Selections Main Menu Internal Num Lock Keyboard Backlight Geyserville Support IR Ports Security Menu 12 LPT Port System Password Boot Menu 16 Boot Menu Exit Menu 17 Exit Menu Battery Maintenance CleaningConserving Power Changing the Battery Pack