Getting To Know The Ep10; Operating System; The Battery; Battery Safety - Psion EP10 User Manual

3.1

Operating System

• Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Hand-Held 6.5
3.2

The Battery

Two Lithium-Ion battery pack variants are available for the EP10: High Capacity 3600 mAh battery
pack, Model Number RV3010 (BP08-000760) and Standard Capacity 2400 mAh battery pack, Model
Number RV3005 (BP08-000730).
Preparing the EP10 for operation requires that a battery pack be charged and installed in the EP10.
3.2.1

Battery Safety

Important: Before attempting to install, use or charge the battery pack, it is critical that you
review and follow the important safety guidelines in the quick reference guide
entitled 'EP10 Hand-Held Computer & Accessories Regulatory & Warranty Guide',
PN 8000235.
3.2.2

Removing the Battery Pack

Important: Always shut down the EP10 before removing the battery. To safely remove the bat-
tery, press the [Power] button.
Keep in mind also that all EP10s are equipped with internal super-capacitors that
will save the current data for up to 2 minutes while the battery is swapped.
Refer to "Preparing the EP10 for Operation" on page 11 for more details about removing and installing
the battery.
3.2.3

Battery Swap Time

Assuming the default power saving parameters and battery reserve level have not been altered, battery
swap time is approximately 2 minutes – you will not lose data if the battery is replaced within this
time frame.
To protect data, the safest place to store data is on a microSD memory card or externally to the device on a
USB memory stick or on a PC.
The Suspend Threshold feature allows you to determine the battery capacity at which the EP10 will be shut
down. If left at the default value, Maximum Operating Time, the EP10 will run until the battery is completely
empty; the RAM is only backed up for a short period of time. If you choose Maximum Backup Time, the EP10
shuts off with more energy left in the battery so RAM can be backed up for a longer period of time.
(Refer to "Suspend Threshold and Estimated Battery Backup" on page 102 for details about reserving
battery power for data backup purposes.)
3.2.4

Charging the Battery

Batteries shipped from the factory are charged to approximately 40% of capacity. They must be fully
charged prior to use.
Important: Do not leave a spare battery to charge for more than 72 hours. Charging for more
than 72 hours may damage the battery or lead to charge capacity reduction.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the EP10
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