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Care & Safety 196
Battery safetyBattery safety
Battery safetyBattery safety
Battery safety
• Always observe correct polarity of batteries (+ and -) when
inserting them.
• Don’t store batteries at temperatures in excess of +60°C;
the optimum storage temperature for maximum battery life
is +10°Cto+35°C.
• Don’t dispose of batteries in a fire - there is a danger of
explosion.
• Don’t crush, puncture, open, dismantle, or otherwise
mechanically interfere with batteries.
• If a battery should leak, do not allow the contents to come
into contact with your skin or your eyes. If it does, wash
immediately with plenty of cold water and seek medical
advice.
• If a battery has been accidentally swallowed, it is
ESSENTIAL that medical assistance is sought
IMMEDIATELY. If the small backup battery has been
swallowed, advise the medical person that a LITHIUM
battery is involved.
Caution:
There is a danger of explosion if the backup battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace battery only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by Psion. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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You can take steps to help your batteries last longer:
• Turn off the remote link when not in use.
• Set Auto switch-off.
• Use Data and Agenda files on the Internal disk (C) instead of
a Memory disk (D), as the netBook requires more power to
write to the Memory disk.
When your netBook is switched off,itison“standby” and will
continue to use a small amount of battery power. If you are going
to leave your netBook switched off for a long period of time, you
are advised to back up your data beforehand as the batteries will
eventually run out.
How long your batteries last will depend upon how you use your
netBook. Your netBook will use considerably more battery
power when you are recording sounds, have the brightness
turned up, are using files stored on a Memory disk, or are using
Infrared.
Note: To check the battery power, move to the System screen
and select Battery from the Information menu.