Getting started with the Follett Panther
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Internal backup battery
Located inside the Panther, the backup battery is a 2.4V nickel metal
hydride (NiMH) battery.
The internal backup battery prevents the Panther from resetting when
you remove the main battery pack. This battery retains RAM data and
allows the real-time clock to remain operational for up to 30 minutes.
If the Panther is left without the main battery pack for more than 30
minutes, the internal backup battery discharges and must be recharged
to function properly.
Important:
Even if the internal backup battery fails, data and programs
stored in Flash memory (IPSM) or an optional SD card are not lost.
However, the Panther automatically cold boots when you install a fully
charged battery pack. If this happens, you'll need to re-configure your
wireless network settings and reset the real-time clock.
Charging the backup battery
The internal backup battery charges off the main battery pack and
requires eight hours charge time to back up RAM data for 30 minutes.
You can begin using the Panther after charging the main battery for four
hours. If you do so, the internal backup battery will continue to charge
off the main battery.
To ensure that the internal backup battery functions properly, maintain a
consistent power supply for the first eight hours of operation. This power
supply can be external power (using a charging peripheral) or an
installed, charged battery pack, or a combination of both.
Starting the Panther
Powering On
Press the
Blue
+
Backlight
keys or press the
Scan
key.
Powering Off
Press the
Blue
+
Backlight
keys.
Important:
Always power off when you change the battery pack.
