4Indicators, Controls and Connectors
Refer to Figure 1 in Section 3.1 and in Figure 2 below for the location of items described in this section.
Figure 2 - Portable Power 250’s Display Panel
4.1Battery Level Indicators
The Battery Level Indicators show the state of charge of the internal battery. Its function is similar to the fuel gauge in a car. When pressing and holding the Battery Status Button, one or more of the four lights will illuminate, showing the approximate amount of charge remaining in the battery. Figure 3 shows the function of each light:
When the battery is fully charged, all four lights will illuminate.
When discharged (empty), only the red light will illuminate and
the battery must be recharged promptly. Figure 3 shows the
battery is approximately ¾ full.
Battery condition is indicated most accurately when the battery
Figure 3has been unused for 15 minutes. Pressing the Battery Status Button while supplying power to an AC or DC product may
result in false battery charge level reading.
4.2Recharge Indicator
The Recharge Indicator operates only when the battery is being recharged through the Charger Input Socket. It will not operate when other charging methods are used. When
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