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Getting Started

Precautions (Battery Pack)

zCare should be exercised with regard to the following
in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or
damage.
Avoid Heat
Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or
expose it to excessive heat.
Keep Articles Away
Do not place the battery pack together with
articles such as necklaces or hairpins when
carrying or storing.
Do Not Disassemble
Do not insert sharp objects into the battery
pack, expose it to bumps or shocks, deform,
disassemble, or modify it.
Do Not Short
Do not short the positive (+) and negative (-)
contacts.
Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and Direct
Sunlight
Do not charge, use or leave the battery pack for
extended periods where it will be exposed to
direct sunlight, in a hot place (in a car on a
sunny day, for example), or in a cold place.
Do Not Use With Any Other Computer
The battery pack is rechargeable and was
intended for the specified computer. Do not
use it with a computer other than the one for
which it was designed.
Do Not Put into a Microwave
Do not put the battery pack into a microwave
oven or a pressurized chamber.
Stop Using
Should the battery emit an abnormal odor,
become hot to the touch, become discolored,
change shape, or become in any way different
from normal, remove it from the computer and
stop using it.
zDo not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The
battery pack may no longer function properly if the
contacts are dirty or damaged.
zDo not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to
become wet.
zIf the battery pack will not be used for a long period of
time (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the
battery pack until the remaining battery level becomes
30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry place.
zThis computer prevents overcharging of the battery by
recharging only when the remaining power is less than
approx. 95% of capacity.
zThe battery pack is not charged when the computer is
first purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for
the first time. When the AC adaptor is connected to
the computer, charging begins automatically.
zShould 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
zThe battery pack may become warm during
recharging or normal use. This is completely nor-
mal.
zRecharging will not commence outside of the
allowable temperature range (0 °C to 50 °C {32 °F
to 122 °F}) (⇒ Reference Manual “Battery Power”).
Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied,
charging begins automatically. 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 less.)
zIf the temperature is low, the operating time is
shortened. Only use the computer within the
allowable temperature range.
zThe battery pack is a consumable item. If the
amount of time the computer can be run off a par-
ticular battery pack becomes dramatically shorter
and repeated recharging does not restore its per-
formance, the battery pack should be replaced
with a new one.
zWhen transporting a spare battery inside a pack-
age, briefcase, etc., it is recommended that it be
placed in a plastic bag so that its contacts are pro-
tected.
zAlways power off the computer when it is not in
use. Leaving the computer on when the AC adap-
tor is not connected will exhaust the remaining bat-
tery capacity.