Star SM-S230I SERIES Hardware Manual page 13

n Battery Pack Life
 The battery can be charged approximately 500 times in the normal temperature range without
losing performance.
If an extreme decline in the running time of the battery is noticed, the battery is reaching the end of
its usable life. It is recommended to replace the old battery with a new one.
n Notes about Using the Battery Pack
 Only use a designated battery pack.
 Only use the designated battery charging method.
You cannot use a battery charger other than the designated battery charger.
 Do not throw the battery into a fire, place it near a flame or heating device, or leave it in a hot
environment (under direct sunlight, in a car, etc.).
 Do not use a battery pack that has been dropped or subjected to a shock in some other way.
 Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack.
 Do not short the terminals of the battery pack or get it wet.
Do not place the battery pack in a bag with a small metal object (such as a key).
 If any battery fluid gets on your skin or clothing, immediately wash the affected area with fresh
water. Otherwise, skin damage may result.
n Notes about Storing the Battery Pack
 The characteristics of the battery pack may degrade if you store it in a charged state for a long
period of time. If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a while, use up its power before
storing it.
 If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, be sure to remove it from the printer,
and do not leave it connected to a battery pack holder for external charging.
 Keep the battery out of the reach of children. In addition, be careful that children do not remove the
battery.
 Store the battery pack in a cool place.
* We recommend that you store the battery pack in a dry area with an ambient temperature of
15 to 25 ˚C.
* Avoid storing the battery in locations with high or extremely low temperatures.
n Battery Disposal and Recycling
A lithium-ion battery is used to power this device. Since the disposal process of batteries varies
from country to country, refer to the appropriate measures mandating the disposal method of
the country in which this device is used.
< For U.S.A. and Canada >
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by re-
turning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location
nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries,
call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
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