Charging the battery vs. Using the adapter

I'm trying to get a definitive answer about keeping the MacBook Pro connected to the AC adapter while using it as my desktop computer. Is it OK? Not OK? Should the battery be charged to a "full charge " state and then used until prompted to plug in the adapter? Or, can it be connected to the adapter all the time? The MacBook Pro has replaced an iMac that was my primary computer and it's infrequent that I take it from my office to another place. Thanks.

I think if you searched the forums you would find the question has been answered definitively.
The charging circuitry stops charging the battery once the charge level exceeds 95 percent. The battery will not re-charge until the charge level drops below 95 percent. Thus, you can leave the charger connected without concern that the battery will be undergoing continuous discharge and charge cycles that reduce the battery's overall life. However, if you do not periodically calibrate the battery the accuracy of the SMU's measure of the battery's charge level will deteriorate. Thus, you should re-calibrate the battery about once a month.

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I was looking for things for my Shuffle to add to my Christmas list when I came across this in the Apple Store. Someones review said that this item is better for the battery as when you plug it into a computer it drains the battery, then recharges it. As to this iten which charges the empty space only and does not drain the battery before recharging. Is this true? I will give points to those who can answer.

Apparently it makes no difference to the life of the battery how or how often you charge it.
I charge mine in a USB port on the external speakers I bought (iSound) and a full charge takes about 3 hours. - this is about the same as just plugging it into your USB port on your PC.
(I tend to just top up the charge after a couple of uses)
I just find it more convenient to be able to charge it without having to power up the PC everytime.

Does it adversely effect the battery to keep the IPad plugged in when fully charged?

Does it adversely effect the battery to keep the IPad plugged in when fully charged?

Copied from Texas Mac Man ...
The quickest way (and really the only way) to charge your iPad is with the included 10W USB Power Adapter. iPad will also charge, although more slowly, when attached to a computer with a high-power USB port (many recent Mac computers) or with an iPhone Power Adapter (5W). When attached to a computer via a standard USB port (most PCs or older Mac computers) iPad will charge very slowly (but iPad indicates not charging). Make sure your computer is on while charging iPad via USB. If iPad is connected to a computer that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, the iPad battery will continue to drain.
Apple recommends that once a month you let the iPad fully discharge & then recharge to 100%.
How to Calibrate Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad Battery
http://www.macblend.com/how-to-calibrate-your-mac-iphone-or-ipad-battery/
At this link http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/galaxy-tab-android-tablet,3014-11.html , tests show that the iPad 2 battery (25 watt-hours) will charge to 90% in 3 hours 1 minute. It will charge to 100% in 4 hours 2 minutes. The new iPad has a larger capacity battery (42 watt-hours), so using the 10W charger will obviously take longer. If you are using your iPad while charging, it will take even longer. It's best to turn your new iPad OFF and charge over night. Also look at The iPad's charging challenge explained http://www.macworld.com/article/1150356/ipadcharging.html
Also, if you have a 3rd generation iPad, look at
Apple: iPad Battery Nothing to Get Charged Up About
http://allthingsd.com/20120327/apple-ipad-battery-nothing-to-get-charged-up-abou t/
Apple Explains New iPad's Continued Charging Beyond 100% Battery Level
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/27/apple-explains-new-ipads-continued-charging- beyond-100-battery-level/
New iPad Takes Much Longer to Charge Than iPad 2
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/03/new-ipad-takes-much-longer-to-charge-than-ipa d-2.html
Apple Batteries - iPad http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html
Extend iPad Battery Life (Look at pjl123 comment)
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3921324?tstart=30
New iPad Slow to Recharge, Barely Charges During Use
http://www.pcworld.com/article/252326/new_ipad_slow_to_recharge_barely_charges_d uring_use.html
Tips About Charging for New iPad 3
http://goodscool-electronics.blogspot.com/2012/04/tips-about-charging-for-new-ip ad-3.html
Prolong battery lifespan for iPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3: charging tips
http://thehowto.wikidot.com/prolong-battery-lifespan-for-ipad
 Cheers, Tom

Miix 3 1030 - The battery discharges slowly when adapter is connected

Just as the subject says, the battery level slowly discharges over time even when the adapter is connected while the tablet is running.
But when I turn the tablet off, the battery appears to be charging fine.
This happens all the time, and it doesn't matter if I play a game or if the tablet is just idle with no programs running.
I used to be able to play a game with the adapter connected at the same time without the battery being discharged, so this issue has started recently.
I've tried different charging cables, but same issue.
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The folio case keyboard firmware is also up to date (v10).
The windows power settings is set to power saving, and I've tried to decrease the brightness.
I am usually very busy during the day so I might not have time to call the support, so I was hoping that someone here could assist. Any suggestions?

It is actually both the "mains power" and (with some delay) the "battery" icons flickering (the latter sometimes turning red even though it should be blue as per the full charge status. This seems to be due to the plug of the AC-200 power supply /charger shipped with type RX-72 Booklet 3Gs which is NOT making proper contact, being longer than the socket's depth and having all-too-literal radial "wiggle room" (as if of insufficient diameter) at least on the units of several reviewers at http://hukd.mydealz.de/deals/ebay-wow-nokia-booklet-3g-349-euro-versandkostenfrei/8751#un96854 - moreover I have heard one of these netbooks (not just the PSU itself) make a high-pitch hissing sound (as from switching PSU or LED backlight transformer coils) only while the mains charger is plugged into the Booklet 3G. In fact it needs to be firmly plugged in to make contact at all, but it just does not fit tightly into its wider than expected socket - actually whatever little vibrations are caused probably by the slow hard disk suffice to disconnect the plug and drain the battery after a few hours unattended in an empty room. I do very much hope that this is just a problem of the charger rather than an engineering defect in the Booklet itself, and that Nokia will indeed take the opportunity to offer me another one with a better plug to try.

I updated my iphone 4s to ios 7.0.4. But now the battery is using 100% power each day? Why?

i updated my iphone 4s to ios 7.0.4. But now the battery is using 100% power each day? Why? When i connect my iphone to charge the battery the iphone after a few minutes feels very warm. When the iphone is 100% charged in the morning, in de evening the battery is very low. Bluetooth is not on.

Tips here:
http://osxdaily.com/2013/09/19/ios-7-battery-life-fix/

I am unable to tell when the battery is completely charged. I have showing the battery symbol with the bolt-this is present even when the device is not being charged. And it is always showing 2% charge.

I am unable to tell when the battery is completely charged. I have showing the battery symbol with the bolt-this is present even when the device is not being charged. And it is always showing 2% charge.

Are you using the AC wall charger?
To check status, I use System Activity Monitor app http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/system-activity-monitor/id306192663?mt=8 and System Status Lite app http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/system-status-lite-device/id407752428?mt=8
 Cheers, Tom

My ipad air won't charge. I am using the correct cable supplied with it. I have restarted it and it still won't work.

My iPad air won't charge. I am using the cable suppied. It shows the charging icon for a split second then says not charging. I have tried re starting and nothing changes.

Z zoozx ,
How could Microsoft come up in a forum about an Apple problem? We have heard for years how superior Apple products are but we've never had as many headaches and problems with our Windows PCs over the years as we have with the Apple devices we now have. My wife has the most recent iPad and my son has the most recent ipod Touch. Earlier problems notwithstanding, the iOS 7 upgrade was horrible and hard to imagine for a device where the company controls all of the hardware and the software with no variants. As for Microsoft, I can say I have programmed on many various platforms from PolyForth to Unix to Windows and .NET. I think what many Apple users don't understand about Windows is the sheer magnitude of variables in making the software and all upgrades work for such a myriad array of hardware platforms and usage scenarios across an enormous number of partners and small to large enterprises. Anyone who has worked with a large integrated system can get a sense of this. I work in healthcare and our HIS system is rated #1 in it's class (built on a derivitive of an old MIT OS) but due to it's vast integration capabilities and the variety of usage and setup variables from site to site, it requires daily dilligence in error reporting and resolution across all of it's applicaitons. Microsoft Windows works and integrates with a massive number of other Microsoft client and server solutions that are used by the vast majority of enterprises in the world. It's no small feat to keep the Microsoft software stack in good working order. Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion but I wish we could past this ABM mentality that pervades online forums. I'm not sure if you've noticed but the Apple forums are jam packed with folks like yourself and me having problems with Apple hardware or software so I'm not sure where we can say one is better than the other, even if you could carve out some realistic benchmarks from which we could compare them on an even playing field.
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How to find the File name using the FTP Adapter

hi all,
how to find the File name using the FTP Adapter with BPEL.
Regards

Found the solution for this.
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My ipad 2 won't rotate. i tried reseting it severally my "Use Side Switch" is set to Mute and there is no rotation lock sign close to the battery sign in the upper right side

my ipad 2 won't rotate. i tried reseting it severally my "Use Side Switch" is set to Mute and there is no rotation lock sign close to the battery sign in the upper right side

The software switch is in the task bar at the bottom. Double tap the home button and swipe to the right in the bottom of the screen. The speaker icon on the left would be where the software switch would be.
If you don't see a lock icon in the upper right corner, the screen isn't locked, reboot your iPad.
Reboot the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider if it appears on the screen - let go of the buttons. Let the iPad start up.

Accidentally put the ipod touch in the washer. I put in a bag of rice but now it won't charge...I can see the battery icon on the screen and was on charge of over 4 hrs...any suggestions?

accidentally put the ipod touch in the washer. I put in a bag of rice but now it won't charge...I can see the battery icon on the screen and was on charge of over 4 hrs...any suggestions?

If/when it is dry
Try:
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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for $199 for 16 GB 4G and $99 for the other 4Gs. They do not fix yours.
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Will it mess up the iPhone 4 use the iPad charger

I have just added to my apple products by getting and iPad. But I also have an iPhone 4 and just found out its better for my iPad to use my iPad charger but I wanted to know if it would mess up my iPhone to use my iPad charger.

Perfectly fine to use the iPad charger with the iPhone.
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HT4060 i connected my ipad to my macbook. it says its charging but it's still draining the battery? whats the problem?

i connected my ipad to my macbook. it says its charging but it's still draining the battery? whats the problem?

Most USB port do not supply enough current to charge the iPad.

Is it good or bad for the battery to keep the powercord plug in after complete charge.

Is it good or bad for the battery to keep the powercord plug in after complete charge.

It does no harm. It won't over charge.

My iPod says the battery is low, the apple symbol appears and then cycles back to low battery message?

My older iPod classic says when I dock it either with charger or hooked up to computer that the battery is low, the apple symbol appears, you can hear a whirring sound (hard drive coming on) then a clicking sound and then back to low battery message. Has been doing this for the last week.

Hey there Kevin,
It sounds like your iPod Classic is exhibiting some unexpected behaviour when you have it connected to your computer with the usb cable. I suggest the troubleshooting steps in the following article to help troubleshoot the device:
iPod classic Troubleshooting Assistant
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/classic/
Start by resetting the iPod, then retesting the issue.
Reset
To reset your iPod:
1. Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again.)
2. Press and hold the Menu and Center (Select) buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears, about 6 to 10 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.
Tip:
If you are having difficulty resetting your iPod, set it on a flat surface. Make sure the finger pressing the Select button is not touching any part of the click wheel. Also make sure that you are pressing the Menu button toward the outside of the click wheel, and not near the center.
If the above steps did not work, try connecting iPod to a power adapter and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, or connect iPod to your computer. Make sure the computer is turned on and isn't set to go to sleep.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the very best,
Sterling

Remove battery when using power adapter?

Just picked up a 12" PowerBook G4 on eBay. Is it best to remove the battery as I use the power adapter exclusively?

Whether you remove the battery or not, the battery will die an early death if it is never used.
Removing the battery deprives you of its value as an uninterruptible power supply if the AC power should fail. In a power outage, if the battery is removed the computer instantly shuts down, and whatever you were working on but hadn't yet saved is irretrievably lost. If the battery is in place and charged and the power goes out, the machine instantly and automatically switches over to battery power, and you continue to work as if nothing had happened.
Even if you never need to work away from AC power, it's worth unplugging the AC adapter cord from your computer for an hour every day or two, just to give the battery the exercise it needs to keep on functioning. That way you'll continue to benefit from its uninterruptible-power-supply services as long as possible.

Charging the battery vs. Using the adapter

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