Battery Handling; Low-Battery Warning; Remove A Battery Pack; Insert A Battery Pack - HandHeld Algiz 8 Manual

Battery handling

When the Algiz 8 is not connected to external power it runs on battery power.
An internal bridge battery will keep the Algiz 8 running during battery replacement.
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Low-battery warning

The red status LED will start to flash when the Algiz 8 battery is running low.
The operating system will also show the Shut Down Windows dialog box.
When the dialog appears select Cancel and continue to work, change the battery or
connect to external power. The system will repeat to display the Shut Down Windows
dialog every 60-70 seconds.
When the battery is running critically low the system will send a sleep signal to the
operating system. This is repeated every 30-40 seconds. The action of the sleep signal
is described in the chapter " Power settings" on page 7.

Remove a battery pack

To remove the battery from the Algiz 8:
1. Turn the Algiz 8 with the backside up.
2. To release the battery press and lift the release latch (2) until the battery slides out
from the slot.
Charge a battery pack
The battery pack is being charged when the Algiz 8 is connected to any of the specified power
sources. The Algiz 8 can charge the battery pack while in use.
While the battery is charging, the red LED on the front is lit.
The first time, or after a long time in storage, the Algiz 8 takes up to 12 hours to be fully charged.
Normaly the battery is charged in 6 hours.
Note!
A new battery may require up to five charging cycles until it reaches full
capacity.

Conserve battery power

An easy method to prolong battery life is to lower the screen brightness. To adjust the
brightness use the function buttons described in the chapter "Function buttons" on page 5.
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