Transportation Precautions; Charging Your Batteries - Asus Eee PC 1000H Hardware Manual

Transportation Precautions

To prepare the Eee PC for transport, you should close the display
panel to protect the keyboard and display panel.
The Eee PC's surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be
careful not to rub or scrape surfaces when transporting your Eee PC.
You can put your Eee PC in a carrying case for protection from dirt,
water, shock, and scratches.
For the model that comes with a hard disk drive, you should
turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent
damage to the connectors when you prepare for transport. The
hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF
to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport.
Never transport it while the power is still ON.

Charging Your Batteries

If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your
battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long
trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as
long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be
aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the
Eee PC is in use.
Remember to fully charge the battery (8 hours or more) before
first use and whenever it is depleted to prolong battery life. The
battery reaches its maximmum capacity after a few full charging and
discharging cycles.
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