Battery Charging; Battery Icon - GE Dash 2500 Operator's Manual

Battery Charging

Battery Icon

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Battery: Battery Charging
The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor automatically senses if the battery pack needs
charging. The battery icon displays the battery condition when the Monitor is
operating on battery or if the Always display battery icon? option (in the other
system settings option) is set to yes. The NiMH battery pack charges when the
Monitor is plugged into an AC power outlet. You do not need to turn on the
Monitor.
Charge battery pack for 12 hours before first use or after prolonged periods
of storage.
If the Monitor is idle for extended periods, it should be at least fully charged
and discharged once a month to ensure optimum performance.
The battery pack should be charged before use, because a charged battery
loses charge when left in storage. NiMH batteries discharge to less than
80% of charge within 30 days of storage. Charging is done automatically by
the Monitor when it is connected to AC.
The battery pack should be charged at room temperature (59°F to 86°F;
16°C to 30°C).
You can charge or top-off the battery pack at any time. You do not have to
wait until battery is fully discharged.
NOTE: Before you top-off or charge the battery pack for first time use, make
sure you have charged and discharged the battery pack three times in
advance.
The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor displays information concerning the battery
(battery presence, battery use, and state of charge,) using an icon in the lower,
right portion of the Monitor screen.
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