User's Manual

necessarily mean that your battery is fully charged.
Tip 5. Prevent data loss
Follow these guidelines to prevent data loss when removing your battery or storing your computer:
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You will lose data if you remove the battery while the computer is operating or suspended. To prevent this,
shutdown your computer or put it into hibernate (suspend-to-disk) mode before removing your battery
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If you plan to store your computer for more than a few days, shutdown your computer or put it into hibernate
mode. Remove the battery before storing the computer.
Tip 6. Clean terminals
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Dirty terminals can be a cause of charging problems. Clean battery terminals with a cotton swab dipped in
isopropyl alcohol. Make sure that the alcohol has evaporated before reinstalling the battery.
Tip 7. Storing batteries
Stored Li-Polymer or Li-Ion battery packs gradually deteriorate, particularly if they are not stored in ideal
conditions, and their life expectancy decreases. When storing Li-Ion battery packs for extended periods, consider
these recommendations:
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When storing batteries for extended periods, it is recommended that you store them between 3°C to 7°C (38°F
to 45°F) to retard self-discharge and battery aging. If you store batteries at normal ambient temperatures, use
the following charging policy to maintain battery pack condition:
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Charge installed batteries every 21 days to maintain their charge capacity
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Charge uninstalled batteries every 6 months.
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Unused or stored batteries can lose power over time. When you install a battery that has not been used
recently, connect external power to the computer and fully charge your battery
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Fully charged Li-Polymer or Li-Ion batteries deteriorate faster than partly discharged ones. For ideal storage,
charge the battery to 100% and then discharge them to 50% charge before storing.
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Do not allow stored Li-Polymer or Li-Ion batteries to discharge completely, as this may permanently damage
them. Stored batteries should be recharged to 50% capacity every six months
Installing and removing the battery pack
CAUTION!
Before removing the battery pack, make sure that you have an AC adapter connected to the computer;
otherwise, turn off the computer.
To Install the Battery:
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. Plug in AC power, or turn off the computer to avoid loosing data.
Turn over the computer so you are looking at the bottom.
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. Align the four openings on the back of the battery with the four
hooks underside of the GoBook MR-1 unit and place the battery
against the back of the unit
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