HP Book 2000/5700 To handle and store the battery safely, To maintain and preserve battery life

Protect battery life

Starting Out with Your OmniBook

Using OmniBook Accessories

To handle and store the battery safely

To safely use the battery, follow these instructions:

∙To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow a metal object to touch across the battery contacts.

∙The battery pack is suitable for use only with compatible OmniBook models and specified battery charger. Check the Support and Service booklet for your local HP contact.

∙Do not disassemble. There are no serviceable parts inside. Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water.

∙Handle a damaged or leaking lithium-ion battery with extreme care. If you come in contact with the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and water. If it contacts the eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

∙Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures (above 60 °C, 140 °F).

∙When the battery is not in use, store it in the battery pouch provided.

∙When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries.

∙To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer or HP sales office.

∙Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 °C (113 °F).

To maintain and preserve battery life

To preserve the life of your battery, be sure to charge the battery pack regularly. If a

battery pack is not used, it has limited shelf-life. Following a full (100%) recharge, a

battery pack has the following shelf-life:

Small pack	Large pack
Without recharging, it fully discharges in 1 year,	Without recharging, it fully discharges in 1.5 years,
and is unusable in 2 years.	and is unusable in 3 years.

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