MIL-BOOK™
OPERATORS MANUAL
1.5.11Battery Charger
The battery charger controls the current to the battery pack to charge batteries when necessary. The necessity for a charge cycle is usually determined each time the AC power is applied or the battery pack is inserted and connected to the system. The battery pack in the MIL-BOOK 1000 can be charged during both the power ”On” and “Off” stages. Two charge mode are provided when the AC power adapter is connected to the system. When the power is “Off”, a fast charge mode is activated with a constant current for the primary battery pack. The charge time for the primary battery pack is about 3.5 ~ 4 hours. When the power is “On”, an alternate charge mode is activated for the primary battery pack with fluctuating current according to the system load. The alternative charge time for the primary battery pack is about 5.5 ~ 6.5 hours. As for the auxiliary battery pack, the charge current is 1.4 ~ 1.6A and the charge time is about 3 ~ 4 hours whether the power is “On” and “Off”.
1.5.12CHARGE LED Indicator Status
1.When you insert the battery pack into the system and the AC power adapter is already connected, the CHARGE LED (Orange) flashes three seconds or more and then stays “On” during the charge period.
2.When no battery pack is installed or the AC power adapter is not connected, the orange CHARGE LED remains is “Off”.
1.5.13Connections
To expend your computing capabilities, the MIL-BOOK 1000 is equipped with several interface ports and connection receptacles. These connectors support a variety of external peripheral devices.
1.5.14Serial Port
The MIL-BOOK 1000 includes one standard 9 pin D-type, RS-232C serial port for connecting a serial mouse or other external serial devices. The D-type connector is dedicated to the COM1 address. The serial port is located on the rear panel of the MIL-BOOK 1000.