General Information About Batteries; Battery Characteristics; Battery Safety - Texas Instruments TravelMate 6100 Series User Manual

General Information about Batteries

Battery
characteristics

Battery safety

6-2 Battery Operation
The battery pack fits into either the primary
battery slot on the left of the computer or in the
modular bay on the right of the computer.
The batteries have the following characteristics.
• Type: Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
• Maximum charge: 35 Watt Hours
• Average life of charge: 2 to 3 hours per
battery
• Conditioning is not required
The following general guidelines, as well as local
codes and ordinances, must be followed when
handling and replacing all batteries:
• Dispose of a used battery promptly.
• Do not dispose of a battery in fire or water.
• Keep batteries away from children.
• Do not puncture the battery case or
disassemble.
• If a battery is leaking, do not touch the
electrolyte.
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Burns may
result.
• Do not expose to temperatures greater than
60°C.
General Information about Batteries