8 Service
Care Instructions for the Battery
The capacity of the battery diminishes with time. You can prolong the life of the battery if you observe the fol- lowing points:
•Without a power supply, the device operates from the
•When the battery does not have sufficient capac- ity, the battery symbol in the display turns red.
•When the device is running for a long period of time, the surface becomes hot and a warning sym- bol appears on the projection. The device switches automatically to
•Use the device at least once a week.
•Charge the battery regularly. Don’t store the device with a completely discharged battery.
•If the device is not used for several weeks, dis- charge the battery a little by using the device before storing it.
•If the device only works using the USB connection or with the power supply, the battery is defective.
•Keep the device and the battery away from sources of heat.
DANGER!
Do not replace the battery yourself
Do not try to replace the battery yourself. Incorrect handling of the battery or using the wrong type of battery can cause damage to the device or cause injury.
Battery deep discharge
When the battery is in deep discharge or the device is not used for a longer period, proceed as followed:
1Connect the USB plug to a computer, to charge the battery. Alternatively you may connect the USB plug to the power adapter (not included) (see also chap- ter Compatible Power Supply, page 23). The device behaves as follows:
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Connect | Device turns on | Device turns on | |
to a com- | and off again. | and off again. | |
puter | Slow charging | Slow charging | |
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Connect | Device turns on | Device remains | |
to the | and off again. | turned on. | |
power | Fast charging | Slow charging | |
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2The device can be turned on and is ready to use after approximately five minutes of charging time.
Battery recharge time with device off
| Turning on | Completely |
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Slow charging | 5 minutes | 10 hours |
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Fast charging | 5 minutes | 3 hours |
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