8
Read Me First
Safety Precautions
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Should the battery leak and the fluid
get into your eyes, do not rub your
eyes. Immediately flush your eyes
with clear water and see a doctor
for medical treatment as soon as
possible.
NOTE
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The battery pack may become
warm during recharging or normal
use. This is completely normal.
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Recharging will not commence if
internal temperature of the battery
pack is outside of the allowable
temperature range (0
°C
to 50
°C
{32
°F
to 122
°F
}). (
Refer-
ence Manual
“Battery Power”) Once
the allowable range requirement is
satisfied, charging begins automati
-
cally. Note that the recharging time
varies based on the usage condi-
tions. (Recharging takes longer
than usual when the temperature is
10
°C
{50
°F
} or below.)
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If the temperature is low, the operat-
ing time is shortened. Only use the
computer within the allowable tem-
perature range.
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This computer has a high tempera-
ture mode function that prevents
the degradation of the battery in
high temperature environments.
(
Reference Manual
“Battery
Power”) A level corresponding to a
100% charge for high temperature
mode is approximately equivalent
to an 80% charge level for normal
temperature mode.
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The battery pack is a consum-
able item. If the amount of time
the computer can be run by using
a particular battery pack becomes
dramatically shorter and repeated
recharging does not restore its per-
formance, the battery pack should
be replaced with a new one.
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When transporting a spare battery
inside a package, briefcase, etc., it
is recommended that it be placed in
a plastic bag so that its contacts are
protected.
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Always power off the computer
when it is not in use. Leaving the
computer on when the AC adaptor
is not connected will exhaust the
remaining battery capacity.
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<Only for model with Built-in Bridge
Battery>
To minimize deterioration of the
built-in bridge battery, connect the
computer to the AC adaptor and re-
charge it for approximately 2 hours
about once every year.