48 - Battery packBATTERY PACKThe computer uses an embedded battery pack that gives you long usebetween charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery pack has the following characteristics: Employs current battery technology standards. Delivers a battery-low warning.The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the ACadapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to rechargethe battery while you continue to operate the computer. However,recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly fastercharge time.Charging the batteryThe preferred method of charging your computer is to use the bundledcradle. Plug the AC adapter into the cradle and connect to a power outlet.Insert the tablet into the cradle (see "Connect the tablet to the cradle"on page 25). You can continue to operate your computer on AC powerwhile your battery is charging. However, charging the battery with thecomputer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time.
