Pentax PocketJet User Manual page 16

NOTE: Your Ni-Cd battery will last much longer and
carry a greater charge if it is always completely dis-
charged prior to charging. Steps 1-4 in "Charging the
Battery" explain this procedure.
Refreshing the Battery
Refreshing the battery "tops off" the charge without first
discharging the battery. You may refresh a seasoned
battery occasionally when you don't have time to
completely discharge and charge it.
CAUTION: This procedure is not recommended, par-
ticularly with a new battery, as it may reduce the
battery's life and its ability to carry a charge.
outlet with the AC adapter and power cord.
seconds until the green BATTERY indicator light stays lit.
This puts the printer in Charge mode, and it starts
discharging the battery.
seconds until the green BATTERY indicator light starts to
blink. This bypasses the discharging process and puts the
printer in Refresh mode, which charges the battery
immediately.
The green BATTERY indicator light blinks until charging is
completed.
When the printer finishes refreshing the battery, it
automatically turns itself off, and the green BATTERY
indicator light goes off.
Stopping the Charge or Refresh Process
If you want to stop the printer while it is in Charge or Refresh
mode, press the main switch twice quickly.
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Make sure the printer is connected to an AC power
Make sure the printer is off.
Press the main switch and hold it down for a few
Press the main switch and hold it down for a few
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