About This Manual
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CAUTION!
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light. Use of
optical instruments with the scanner will increase eye hazard. Optical
instruments include binoculars, microscopes and magnifying glasses.
This does not include eye glasses worn by the user.
Battery Notices
The PA968 is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack and backup battery. Both
batteries will discharge after an extended period of not being used. When both
batteries are discharged, recharge the unit for 16 hours in order to fully charge the
main battery and backup battery. If the main battery is removed, the backup battery
ensures the data on SDRAM is safe for up to 8 hours. To prevent data loss, do not
leave the mobile computer uncharged with the main battery removed for an extended
period.
NOTE:
Rechargeable batteries are advised to replace every year or when 500
charge/discharge cycles achieved to guarantee optimal performance. It
is normal that the battery balloons or expands beyond one year or the
maximum of 500 cycles. Although it does not cause harm, it can not be
used again and must be disposed of according to the location's safe bat-
tery disposal procedures.
If the performance decrease of greater than 20% in a Lithium-Ion bat-
tery, the battery is at the end of its life cycle. Do not continue to use, and
ensure the battery is disposed of properly.
The length of time that a battery power lasts depends on the battery type and how the
device is used. Conserve the battery life through the following:
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Avoid frequent full discharges because this places additional strain on the bat-
tery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better than a deep
one. Recharging a partially charged lithium-Ion battery does not cause harm
because there is no memory.
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Keep the lithium-Ion battery cool. Avoid a hot car. For prolonged storage, keep
the battery at a 40% charge level.
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Do not leave the lithium-Ion battery discharged and unused for an extended
period because the battery will wear out and the longevity of the battery will be
at least shorter than half of the one with frequent recharges.
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