Installing And Removing The Battery Pack - General Dynamics Itronix GoBook MR-1 Manual

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necessarily mean that your battery is fully charged.
Tip 5. Prevent data loss
Follow these guidelines to prevent data loss when removing your battery or storing your computer:
You will lose data if you remove the battery while the computer is operating or suspended. To prevent this,
shutdown your computer or put it into hibernate (suspend-to-disk) mode before removing your battery
If you plan to store your computer for more than a few days, shutdown your computer or put it into hibernate
mode. Remove the battery before storing the computer.
Tip 6. Clean terminals
Dirty terminals can be a cause of charging problems. Clean battery terminals with a cotton swab dipped in
isopropyl alcohol. Make sure that the alcohol has evaporated before reinstalling the battery.
Tip 7. Storing batteries
Stored Li-Polymer or Li-Ion battery packs gradually deteriorate, particularly if they are not stored in ideal
conditions, and their life expectancy decreases. When storing Li-Ion battery packs for extended periods, consider
these recommendations:
When storing batteries for extended periods, it is recommended that you store them between 3°C to 7°C (38°F
to 45°F) to retard self-discharge and battery aging. If you store batteries at normal ambient temperatures, use
the following charging policy to maintain battery pack condition:
Charge installed batteries every 21 days to maintain their charge capacity
Charge uninstalled batteries every 6 months.
Unused or stored batteries can lose power over time. When you install a battery that has not been used
recently, connect external power to the computer and fully charge your battery
Fully charged Li-Polymer or Li-Ion batteries deteriorate faster than partly discharged ones. For ideal storage,
charge the battery to 100% and then discharge them to 50% charge before storing.
Do not allow stored Li-Polymer or Li-Ion batteries to discharge completely, as this may permanently damage
them. Stored batteries should be recharged to 50% capacity every six months

Installing and removing the battery pack

CAUTION! Before removing the battery pack, make sure that you have an AC adapter connected to the computer;
otherwise, turn off the computer.
To Install the Battery:
1. Plug in AC power, or turn off the computer to avoid loosing data.
Turn over the computer so you are looking at the bottom.
2. Align the four openings on the back of the battery with the four
hooks underside of the GoBook MR-1 unit and place the battery
against the back of the unit
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