User`s guide

Power and Your Computer
2–4
LiIon Battery
The Lithium-ion (LiIon) main battery pack is standard on selected models. The optional
secondary battery pack is also LiIon. The secondary LiIon battery pack can be installed
into the expansion bay, where the 12X CD-ROM/FDD Combination module is located.
A fully charged battery will last three hours depending on your usage of the computer
and its power management settings.
Greater Life Span and No Memory Effect
Lithium-ion batteries have a longer life and are considerably lighter than NiMH
batteries. LiIon batteries average 1,000 complete charge/discharge cycles. In actual use,
the number is larger due to the fact that most users will not fully discharge the battery.
Unlike the nickel-metal hydride battery, there is no need to be concerned with fully
discharging the battery before charging it again since lithium-ion technology is not
susceptible to memory effect.
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There is no need to form a lithium-ion battery.
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If your system will not be in use for more than 30 days, Digital recommends that the
LiIon Battery Pack be removed from the system. When a lithium-ion battery is removed
from the system, it has a shelf life of approximately 90 days before a charge cycle is
required.
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When transporting the battery pack, make sure that the four
metal terminals on the battery pack do not come in contact with
other metal surfaces (such as loose coins, paper clips, etc.). An
electrical discharge can occur which may cause injury or
damage.
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