TabletKiosk eo a7400 User Manual

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Chapter 03: Battery Usage and Care

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2. Disconnect the AC adapter and power on the tablet. Let the

batteries run down until the system automatically enters the

Suspend/Hybernation mode and shuts down.

3. Reconnect the AC adapter, let the batteries fully charge

(so both battery indicators glow green) and then run the

computer with the external power still connected for at

least a few hours before unplugging and running on battery

power.

The battery packs should now be properly calibrated. If you

find that battery life doesn’t correspond to the battery status as

reported by your operating system, repeat steps 2 -3 again.

If after performing a calibration for a second time you still find

you are having a problem with the battery life, you will need to

contact TabletKiosk Technical Support for more information or to

request a BIOS update or replacements.

In general, running the system until a “Battery Low” warning

indicator appears and then fully charging the battery (full

discharge/charge cycle) will ensure the accuracy of the battery

status gauge and prolong the battery’s charge efficiency.

Running your system until the batteries are almost totally

drained, like described in the calibration routine, on a regular

basis is not recommended as it can damage the battery’s ability

to hold a charge.

Charging the Batteries Under Typical Conditions
When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the

Smart Battery IC in each battery pack checks its charge level and

temperature status. If charging is necessary, the corresponding

battery indicator on the front of the tablet will glow orange and

the AC adapter will automatically begin charging the batteries.

When a battery is fully charged, its corresponding indicator will

change to green and the battery’s charge will be maintained

while connected to the external power source. When the

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