Operating instructions

Rugged Computing
Users Manual Rugged Table PCs 79
6.3 Battery Protection Tips
z It is recommended temperature range for charging the battery pack
between 5 deg C ~ 45 deg C.
z To avoid harm to the battery, recharge the battery pack when it is nearly
discharged. When recharging, make sure that the battery pack is fully
charged.
z The battery pack is a consumable product and the following conditions will
shorten its life:
 Frequently charging the battery pack
 When using, charging, or storing the battery in high temperature
condition
z To avoid hastening the deterioration of the battery pack thereby prolonging
its useful life, minimize the number of times you charge it so as not to
frequently increase its internal temperature.
z A higher environment temperature will cause the battery pack’s
temperature to rise. Avoid charging the battery pack inside a closed
vehicle and in hot weather condition. Also, charging will not start if the
battery pack is not within the allowed temperature range.
z It is recommended that you do not charge the battery pack more than
once a day.
z Charging the battery pack with the system’s power off is recommended.
z To maintain the battery pack’s operating efficiency, store it in a cool dark
place removed from the tablet PC and with 30 % ~ 40 % charge
remaining.
z Avoid installing or removing the battery pack when the tablet PC is in
Standby mode.
z Charging time will be prolonged when the tablet PC is turned on.