User Manual

Stylus
Entering Data
Batteries
Battery Information
Checking the Batteries
Battery Conservation
Battery Charging
Battery Replacement
Battery Storage
Battery Information
The GoBook Q•100's primary battery is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) pack. DO
NOT use other batteries. They may damage your GoBook Q•100.
After inserting a new Li-Ion battery pack, charge it to 100% before use. This ensures that
the battery pack's power gauge calculations will be correct. Frequent incomplete charges
lead to progressively larger errors that only a full charge can fix. Charge on AC power at
least 7 hours to ensure the internal backup battery is also fully charged; however it may
take longer if the ambient temperature is extremely hot or cold.
The internal backup battery retains data up to 48 hours if the main battery pack is fully
discharged or removed. Its charge is automatically topped-off whenever the GoBook
Q•100 is awake and on external or main battery power. To ensure data integrity, the main
battery should always be kept charged and important data should be saved in non-volatile
memory, such as on the CompactFlash card
.
Whenever possible, use the AC power adapter with the GoBook Q•100 to conserve the
battery pack. The AC Adapter charges the battery pack and supplies a maintenance
charge to the backup battery. Ideally, you should charge your battery pack at the end of
every day. Proper charging practice keeps both batteries in good condition.
If you do not intend to use your GoBook Q•100 for an extended period of time, back-up
all important data in non-volatile memory, such as on a CompactFlash card.