User Manual

Chapter 2 Standard Features 15
plug the tablet into the wall charger that comes with it, the
batteries are prevented from being overcharged.
CAUTION: Always power off the tablet before removing
the battery. Failure to do so may cause loss of data or
damage to the tablet. EXCEPTION: If your tablet has an
internal battery, this caution does not apply. You can
safely remove (hot swap) the removable battery while the
unit is running.
CAUTION: The Mesa 2 is not sealed against water and dust
when the battery or battery door is not installed properly.
Battery Life
Battery life on a full charge can be 20 hours or more. This
varies depending on whether or not you also have an
optional internal battery, the applications used, backlight
usage, and radio usage. The optional internal battery adds
5-6 extra hours of battery life.
The shelf life of a battery is about one year (they come
from the manufacturer charged to 50%). Battery packs last
approximately 1,000 to 3,000 charging cycles before they
need to be replaced. This is impacted by applications and
environmental factors. The optional internal pack should last
for the life of the Mesa 2.
CAUTION: Only use batteries designed for the Mesa 2 from
an approved vendor. Use of non-approved batteries may
void your product warranty. The Mesa 2 must be returned to
the factory for replacement of the optional internal battery,
although the internal battery pack is designed to last the
life of the tablet.
Power States
The Mesa 2 runs on battery power, or external power. If
external power is used, a replaceable and/or internal
battery must be installed.
CAUTION: The unit is not designed to run on external power
without a battery installed. Doing so can damage internal
components of your unit and void the warranty.
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