So, I have the TF and in the booklet it says I should let it charge for 8 hours before I use it. Now that sucks. When I plugged it in it started up so instead I turned it off. So, is it possible to turn it on, leave it on charge and mess around with it or should I just leave it off.
Oh, and when it turned on I saw quite a bit of light bleed on the panel. Waiting to see what its like watching movies and normal use before I decide to send it back for a replacement.
Charging Lithium-ion Polymer
Charging Li‑ion polymer, also referred as Li-polymer, is very similar to a regular lithium-ion battery and no changes in algorithm are necessary. Most users won’t even know if their battery is Li‑ion or Li‑polymer. The word “polymer” has been used as promotional hype and does not reflect special attributes other than to know that the battery is built in a different way to a standard Li-ion.
Most polymer batteries are based on a hybrid architecture that is a cross between Li-ion and Li-polymer. There are many variations within the polymer family, and the true dry polymer battery for the consumer market is still years away. Also know as the “plastic battery,” this system was first announced in early 2000 but was never able to attain the conductivity needed for most applications at ambient temperatures. Read more about the Lithium-polymer battery and the Pouch Cell.
Simple Guidelines for Charging Lithium-based Batteries (Including Polymer)
A portable device should be turned off while charging. This allows the battery to reach the threshold voltage unhindered and reflects the correct saturation current responsible to terminate the charge. A parasitic load confuses the charger.
Charge at a moderate temperature. Do not charge below freezing.
Lithium-ion does not need to be fully charged; a partial charge is better.
Chargers use different methods for “ready” indication. The light signal may not always indicate a full charge.
Discontinue using charger and/or battery if the battery gets excessively warm.
Before prolonged storage, apply some charge to bring the pack to about half charge.
Over-discharged batteries can be “boosted” to life again. Discard pack if the voltage does not rise to a normal level within a minute while on boost.
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_lithium_ion_batteries
The main thing is to ALWAYS leave it OFF while charging.
The worst thing you can do is overcharge your tablet. This is the best way to make sure the battery does not last.
I've noticed that when I plug in my laptop it does not charge 100% of the time
Half the time it says "Plugged in, Charging"
The other half of the time it says "Plugged in, Not Charging" I assume this is to let the battery drain before it charges again. I think Windows obviously has advanced battery maintenance functionality, I will not assume the same about my Transformer.
To be save I will never have it plugged in while the device is switched on, if it switches itself on as you plug it in I'll just turn it off.
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Well, there is but they won't give me the password....