Care and Handling of the Battery]The battery should be handled carefully to ensure maximum life. In particular:
Do not drop the battery or subject it to shocks.
Do not leave the battery exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not try to take the battery apart.
Do not expose the battery to moisture or chemical fluids.
Do not short the battery leads, or connect the battery with the wrong polarity.
Never use the battery to power other products.
Never recharge the battery in a way different than described in this manual.
Never dispose of an old battery in fire.
Always charge the battery as soon as possible after the Battery indicator turns red. If you
continue to use the computer, at some time after the indicator shows red it Will start to
blink. This is to warn you that the computer is about to automatically turn off to prevent
damage to the computer hardware.
All batteries naturally discharge if unused for a long period of time. If you are not going to
use your TravelMate 2000 for an extended period, be sure to recharge the battery every 6
months.
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