Batteries; About Lithium-Ion Batteries; Main Battery; Backup Battery - LXE MX6 User Manual

Batteries

Batteries
When the main battery has lost most of its charge, an icon of an "empty" or "half-empty" battery
appears.
The MX6 also may be programmed to emit a beep at intervals when the battery is low. When you
see the empty-battery icon or hear the warning beeps, you should turn the unit off and recharge or
replace the battery as soon as possible. The backup battery will retain all data in memory for 30
minutes while the main battery is out of the unit.
After you recharge or replace the battery and turn the unit back on, it returns to wherever you
were in your application when you turned it off.

About Lithium-Ion Batteries

Li-Ion batteries (like all batteries) gradually lose their capacity over time (in a linear fashion) and
never just stop working. This is important to remember -- the MX6 is always 'on' even when in the
Suspend state and draws battery power at all times. Tap Start | Settings | System | Power tab to
check the battery status and power reading.
The following chart is an approximation. Actual battery capacity will vary based on usage,
ambient temperature and peripherals drawing power from the MX6:
Deciding when to put a fully charged battery in the MX6 is difficult to quantify because it is very
application specific. 1600 mAh may be the cutoff for one customer who uses the computer
frequently, while 500 mAh may be perfectly fine for a customer who occasionally uses the
computer. You need to determine the point at which battery life becomes unacceptable for your
business practices and replace the battery before that point.

Main Battery

The MX6 uses a 2000 mAh Li-Ion battery. The main battery is a rugged plastic enclosure that is
designed to withstand the ordinary rigors of an industrial environment. Exercise care when
transporting the battery making sure it does not come in contact with excessive heat or any power
source other than the LXE MX6 dock. This product is not designed to use alkaline batteries.

Backup Battery

The MX6 has a rechargeable lithium battery installed to maintain time, date and setup
information. It is charged off the main battery. The lithium battery is not user serviceable and
should last five years with normal use before it requires replacement.
Note: This battery should only be changed by authorized service personnel.
Caution:
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100% capacity 2000 mAh minimum
80% capacity 1600 mAh minimum
This product contains a lithium battery. There is a danger of explosion if battery
is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to
the battery manufacturer's instructions.
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