Maximizing The Performance Of Lithium-Ion Batteries - Olympus OmniScan MX User Manual

The power indicator light indicates that batteries are currently being
recharged when it flashes orange. When the charge is complete, the power
indicator light emits a steady orange light. Each battery can take up to
3.5 hours to fully charge from a completely discharged state (less than 5 %
remaining charge).
— When the OmniScan MX2 is running:
When the OmniScan MX2 is running and connected to a proper DC power
source, it will automatically recharge any battery requiring charging, starting
with the weakest battery (if the recharge conditions are met). The indicator
for the battery being recharged flashes yellow.
Once the weakest battery has reached the same level as the other battery, both
batteries are charged simultaneously.
Because the OmniScan MX2 is running, less power is available from the DC
source to recharge the battery or batteries. As such, it could take up to 8 hours
to charge each completely discharged battery. For more information about
battery charge status, see Table 7 on page 41.
2.3.6

Maximizing the Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries

This section describes lithium-ion battery care and maintenance.
Storage instructions for rechargeable batteries
1. Before recharging, drain the batteries by running the OmniScan MX2 on battery
power until it shuts down, or until you get a low-battery warning. Do not leave
the battery dormant for long periods of time. Olympus recommends using the
battery at least once every two to three weeks. If a battery has not been used for a
long period of time, perform the "New battery procedure" on page 44.
If you do not plan to use the OmniScan MX2 on battery power within three or
more weeks, charge the batteries to between 40 % and 80 % capacity (three or four
bars on the battery charge indicator), and then remove and store the batteries in a
clean, cool, and dry place.
NOTE
Even when the OmniScan MX2 is turned off and unplugged, it draws a small amount
of power from the battery, which could completely discharge the batteries in about
15 days.
DMTA-20015-01EN [U8778402], Rev. M, February 2017
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