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Precautions (Battery Pack)
z Care should be exercised with regard to the following z Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The
in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or battery pack may no longer function properly if the
damage.contacts are dirty or damaged.
z Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to
Avoid Heatbecome wet.
Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or z If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of
expose it to excessive heat.time (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the
battery pack until the remaining battery level becomes
Keep Articles Away30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry place.
Do not place the battery pack together z This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by
with articles such as necklaces or hair-recharging only when the remaining power is less than
pins when carrying or storing.approx. 95% (when Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled:
75%) of capacity.
Do Not Disassemble
z The battery pack is not charged when the computer is
Do not insert sharp objects into the battery first purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for
Preparationspack, expose it to bumps or shocks, the first time. When the AC adaptor is connected to
Getting Starteddeform, disassemble, or modify it.the computer, charging begins automatically.
Do Not Shortz Should the battery leak and the fluid get into your
eyes, do not rub your eyes. Immediately flush your
Do not short the positive (+) and negative eyes with clear water and see a doctor for medical
(-) contacts.
treatment as soon as possible.
Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and Direct
SunlightNOTE
Do not charge, use or leave the battery
pack for extended periods where it will be z The battery pack may become warm during
exposed to direct sunlight, in a hot place recharging or normal use. This is completely nor-
mal.
(in a car on a sunny day, for example), or z Recharging will not commence if internal tempera-
in a cold place.
ture of the battery pack is outside of the allowable
Do not charge the battery using the temperature range (0 °C to 55 °C {32 °F to 131
°F}). (� "Battery Power" in onscreen Reference
methods other than indicated in this
manualManual) Once the allowable range requirement is
satisfied, charging begins automatically. Note that
Do not use this computer with a bat-the recharging time varies based on the usage
tery pack other than the one specified conditions. (Recharging takes longer than usual
(the one included with the computer or when the temperature is 10 °C {50 °F} or below.)
the specified battery pack sold sepa-z If the temperature is low, the operating time is
rately)shortened. Only use the computer within the
allowable temperature range.
Do Not Use With Any Other Computerz The battery pack is a consumable item. If the
The battery pack is rechargeable and amount of time the computer can be run by using a
was intended for the specified computer. particular battery pack becomes dramatically
Do not use it with a computer other than shorter and repeated recharging does not restore
the one for which it was designed.its performance, the battery pack should be
replaced with a new one.
Do Not Put into a Microwavez When transporting a spare battery inside a pack-
Do not put the battery pack into a micro-age, briefcase, etc., it is recommended that it be
wave oven or a pressurized chamber.placed in a plastic bag so that its contacts are pro-
tected.
Stop Using
Should the battery emit an abnormal z Always power off the computer when it is not in
use. Leaving the computer on when the AC adap-
odor, become hot to the touch, become tor is not connected will exhaust the remaining bat-
discolored, change shape, or become in tery capacity.
any way different from normal, remove it
from the computer and stop using it.
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