Micron Technology MERIDIAN 850 manual Battery Precautions

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Chapter 3 - Battery and Power Management

Battery Precautions

1.Do not expose the battery to fire, which can cause explosion, or allow it to become dented or deformed.

2.Do not run your system on battery power for a long time at temperatures over 95 degrees F (35C). Also, do not store the battery at high temperatures. This can significantly reduce battery life.

3.Temperature extremes can greatly affect the life of the battery. It should be kept in a low-humidity area and temperature range of between 14 and 104 F (-10 and 40 C) when being stored for less than one month and between 14 and 86 F (-10 and 30 C) when being stored for over one month.

4.The battery may be damaged if it is used in any device other than your computer. Also, do not attempt to use your computer with any other make of AC adapter or battery charger. This includes the Meridian 400 AC adapter.

5.Do not force the battery into the system unit. Do not drop it.

6.Do not short-circuit the battery electrodes.

7.Do not be alarmed if the battery feels warm to the touch when installed in your system. This is normal.

8.If the CHARGE LED on the computer blinks green while charging, remove the battery pack and allow it to return to normal operation temperature before recharging.

9.After recharging, if the battery power quickly becomes weak, or if the CHARGE LED on the computer blinks orange rapidly during recharging, the battery power pack’s service life has probably come to an end. Promptly replace it with a new battery pack, or remove the battery pack and use AC adapter for power source. Do not leave a dead battery pack in the computer.

10.Do not to open the pack. It contains harmful materials that can catch fire when exposed to the air or chemically burn your skin. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations.

11.The battery may not charge if its contacts become dirty. You can clean the contacts with a cloth.

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Contents User’s Guide Copyright Micron Electronics, Inc All rights reserved Customer Assurance Program Thirty 30 Day Money-Back Guarantee on Most ProductsMeridian 850 One Year Limited Warranty For US and Canadian Users FCC Compliance StatementThis page intentionally left blank Contents Using Setup Welcome Welcome Do I Have Everything? Unpacking Your SystemWhats in the Box? Keep the Box Let Your Computer Acclimate ItselfBeware Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Glare Where to WorkBig Picture System FeaturesSuspend/Resume Button Front ViewMouse Buttons TruePoint Pointing DeviceMeridian 850, Front View Right side view Side ViewsReset Switch Power ButtonPcmcia Card Eject Buttons Back View Connector Description Indicator Lights Where they are Sound FeaturesIndicator Appearance Description Indicator Lights What they meanUsing the Keyboard What the Keys Do What the Keys Do Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Special Key Combinations Setting the Speaker VolumeRemovable Hard Disk Drive Disk DrivesFrom last Pcmcia Card Slot Installing the Battery for the First Time Battery and Power ManagementInstalling the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Turning On Your System Battery Endurance TipsLow Battery Conditions Battery and Power Management Pre-charging a Dead Battery Charging the BatteryFaulty Battery Indicator Battery Temperature SensorDon’t Unplug the AC Adapter with the Power On Battery Only Mode Power ManagementNormal Mode Power Saving ModeCPU Timeout Suspend ModeSuspend Controls Power Savings SettingsBattery Precautions AC Adapter Precautions Examining the Interior Features Using Your MeridianOpening the Lid TruePoint Pointing Device Serial Mouse PS/2 Style MouseExternal Keyboard External Video MonitorFloppy Disks Care and Handling Dual Pcmcia Card Slot LAN Using Setup Running Setup Startup Video Select Fast BootBoot Device Date and TimeBoot Password PasswordEasy Menus or Complete Menus Configure SCU Setup Color SchemeL1 Cache Writeback L1 Cache EnableL2 Cache Enable MemoryDiskette Drive DisksFast Diskette Fast Hard Disk Hard DiskLPT Type ComponentsCOM Ports LPT PortLeft-Handed Mouse Keyboard NumlockKeyboard Repeat Internal MouseLow Power Saving PowerEnable Power Saving Battery OnlyCustom Power Saving High Power SavingSave and Exit Save and RebootDefault Settings ExitVersion Info Restore SettingsHow to Install Options Before You Begin Installing More RAMMemory Board Location cover removed Installing the RAM BoardTravel Precautions How to Maintain Your SystemSystem Hardware Precautions Battery Power Pack Precautions Environmental Specifications System SpecificationsBattery Pack Specifications DimensionsAC Adapter Specifications Ctrl + ALT + DEL Handy Cheat SheetWindows Shortcuts BAT GlossaryMHz This stands for Megahertz, or cycles per second DOS IndexRAM Late Changes