Hitachi VisionPlate User Manual
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2.6.5
Battery Maintenance
To properly maintain your batteries, keep the following guidelines in mind:
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The battery will discharge slowly if it is attached to the VisionPlate without an AC adapter for
an extended period of time. A fully discharged battery will take a longer time to charge and
can have reduced capacity.
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The battery will slowly lose its charge even when the VisionPlate is turned off. Check the
remaining battery life by tapping the Battery icon
for the Linux version and by double-
tapping the Battery icon
in the Task Bar notification area for the Windows XPe version.
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Recharge the battery if it is less than 15 percent. Charge the battery periodically (at least once
per month) even if the unit is not being used during this time.
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The battery might have a shorter usable time when it is first charged, or after a long period of
non-use. Charging and discharging the battery several times should recover full battery
functionality.
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Store the battery in a cool dry place.
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Replace the battery when it no longer provides normal operating time.
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Allow your battery to discharge completely at least once a month in order to prolong the
battery life.
2.6.6
General Precautions
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Do not short-circuit the plus (+) and minus (–) terminals of the battery.
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Never allow the battery to heat up to more than 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Do not drop the battery.
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Avoid any shock to the battery.
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Do not wipe the metal parts of the battery with a wet cloth.
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Do not soak the battery in water or touch it with wet hands.
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Never disassemble a battery.
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Do not expose the batteries to direct sunlight.
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Replace the battery only with the same type of battery or an equivalent type that is
recommended by Hitachi Data Systems.
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Do not touch leaking batteries with bare hands. Wash your hands with running water if you
touch battery fluid.
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Dispose of batteries in accordance with applicable local laws, ordinances, and regulations.
