Battery Maintenance And Storage; Computer Maintenance And Storage; Storing Batteries; Maintaining Your Computer - Itronix GoBook Pro Getting Started

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Battery Maintenance and Storage

Maintaining Batteries
Follow these guidelines to maintain performance of Lithium-Ion (Li-on) batteries.
Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or cold temperatures for long periods. To prevent
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possible damage to the battery, the GoBook Pro does not allow the battery to charge if the
internal temperature of the battery gets too low (< 5°C or < 41°F) or too high (> 50°C or > 122°
F).
Charge the battery nightly where the temperature will remain around 20°C (68°F).
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Re-calibrate your battery when your battery performance degrades.
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Storing Batteries

Store the battery within the recommended temperature range: 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
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Unused or stored batteries can lose power over time. When you install a battery that has not been
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used for awhile, connect
After storage, battery calibration may increase its capacity.
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Computer Maintenance and Storage

Maintaining Your Computer

Follow these guidelines to help maintain the condition and performance of your computer.
Turn off the computer when you are not using it.
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external power to the computer and charge the battery.
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