User Manual
Table Of Contents
- WARNING SUMMARY
- 1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
- 2. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7
- Processor and Operating System
- Data Storage
- Dual Screen Display
- Video Graphics
- Wireless
- Optional GPS Capability
- Audio
- Batteries
- ARMOR Flexspace™
- ARMOR X7 Specifications
- Front Panel Features
- Rear Panel Features
- Bottom Panel Features
- Included Components, Accessories and Support
- Optional Accessories for Your X7
- 3. GETTING STARTED
- Installing and Charging the Batteries
- Turning On Your X7 for the First Time
- Turning the Computer On Normally
- Putting the Computer in Sleep Mode
- Turning the Computer Off Normally
- Emergency Shutdown
- Indicator State Summary
- Activating your Wireless Radios
- Installing a Micro SD or SDHC Card
- Accessing and Using the GPS Receiver
- Operating the X7 Display
- Working with the Pen Screen
- Working with the Touch Screen
- Entering Data Using the Input Panel
- Using the FPS as a Simple Mouse Device
- Configuring Your Speakers
- Operating with the ARMOR X7 Vehicle Dock
- Using the Webcam
- Using the Screen Magnifier
- Tips for Proper Use and Care Of Your X7
- 4. NETWORKING
- 5. YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE
- Getting Started with Windows 7
- ARMORutils Program
- ARMORutils Main Dialog Window
- Backlight Setup Dialog Window
- Wireless Devices Dialog Window
- Programmable Button Settings Dialog
- Configuration Dialog Window
- Battery Monitor Dialog Window
- Screen Mode Setup Dialog Window
- Diagnostics Dialog Window
- ARMORutils About Window
- Pen and Touch Utility
- Tablet PC Settings Utility
- Pen Tablet Properties Utility
- Picasa 3®
- Virtual Magnifying Glass™
- 6. TROUBLESHOOTING
- 7. BACKUP AND RESTORE PROCEDURES
- 8. MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7
- 9. DISPLAY MANAGEMENT
- 10. BATTERY MANAGEMENT
- Safety and Handling Considerations for Your Batteries
- When to Charge a Battery
- How to Charge Your Batteries
- How to Tell When Batteries Have Finished Charging
- Battery Operating Time
- Operating under Low Battery Conditions
- Battery Capacity
- Discharge/Recharge Cycles
- Battery Conditioning
- How to Optimize Battery Operating Time
- How to Monitor Battery Usage
- When to Replace a Battery
- Battery Warranty
- Where to Purchase Replacement Batteries
- How to Store Batteries When Not in Use
- Battery Tips for Best Performance
- Disposing Of Your Batteries
- 11. DRS TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 176
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How to Store Batteries When Not in Use
The following storage tips will help you optimize the capacity and performance of your batteries.
Short-Term Storage
• If your X7 will not be in use for 7-30 days, it is recommended that the batteries first be
charged and then removed from the computer for short-term storage.
• Batteries can be stored at temperatures of 32ºF to 95ºF (0ºC to 35ºC) and a humidity of
45-85%
• When possible, store them in a cool dry place at room temperature or below. The best
place to store them is in a refrigerator at a temperature of 35 - 40°F.
• Do not leave batteries in direct sunlight or in any other unusually hot location. A battery
will deteriorate more quickly if stored in high temperatures such as a vehicle in the hot
sun.
• Protect the battery contacts from accidentally touching other battery contacts or any
metal objects to prevent a short circuit and possible arcing or explosion.
Long-Term Storage
• If your X7 will not be in use for 30 days or longer, the batteries should be placed in long-
term storage.
• Prepare the batteries for storage by placing them in the computer with external power
disconnected and allow the charge to drop to 40%.
• LiION batteries self discharge at the rate of about 10% per month. While in long-term
storage, you should recharge the batteries every 3-4 months to a charge level of 40%.
• To check a battery’s remaining charge, insert it in the X7, power up the unit and select
the Battery Monitor button from the ARMORutils main window.
Battery Tips for Best Performance
• Recharge a battery within 24 hours of a full discharge. Batteries remaining in a fully
discharged state longer than 24 hours may deteriorate more quickly.
• Battery charging should be done at temperatures between 32°F (0°C) to 95°F (35°C),
but preferably at room temperature. The battery could deteriorate more quickly when
charged at high temperatures.
• When operating your ARMOR X7 on external power for extended periods of time (1
week or longer), it’s best to remove the batteries and store them in a cool place until
needed.
• If batteries are removed for longer than 30 days, refer to
How to Store Batteries When
Not in Use.