User's Manual

CAUTION
Only use Itronix Li-Ion battery packs with your GoBook Q•100. Your GoBook Q•100 does
not support any other battery chemistry. Use of non-approved batteries may be hazardous and can also
damage your GoBook Q•100.
Observe the safety instructions printed on the battery.
1. Replace the battery pack only with the approved Itronix part
2. Dispose of, or recycle used batteries in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and
local customs.
3. Do not abuse, deliberately pierce or subject the battery to excessive impact.
4. Immediately discontinue use of the battery if it appears abnormal in any way, and consult your
system provider for advice.
5. Do not immerse the battery pack in liquid.
6. Do not subject the battery pack to temperatures higher than 60ºC (140ºF).
7. Do not short together the battery connections. Do not store the battery pack with metallic objects,
due to the risk of short circuit.
8. Battery chemical leakage is harmful. In the unlikely event of battery leakage, DO NOT TOUCH.
In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with running water and seek medical advice. In
case of accidental ingestion, seek immediate medical attention.
9. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
See Also
Battery Information
Checking the Batteries
Battery Conservation
Battery Charging
Battery Storage
Battery Storage
Standard Li-ion battery packs will gradually deteriorate, particularly if they are not stored in ideal
conditions, and their life expectance will decrease.
When storing Li-Ion packs, you should consider these factors:
1. Fully charged packs deteriorate faster than partly discharged ones. For ideal storage, charge the
packs to 100% then discharge them to 50% charge before storing.
2. Do not allow stored battery packs to discharge completely, as this may permanently damage them.
Follow a regular maintenance charge policy for stored packs.
3. Avoid storing packs at temperatures greater than 30ºC (86ºF) as this speeds self-discharge and
battery ageing.
4. Storing packs at temperatures near 0ºC (32ºF) slows self-discharge and battery ageing, so packs
that are stored for a long period are best kept at these temperatures.
If you store battery packs at normal ambient temperatures, use this charging policy to maintain battery
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