User`s guide

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Chapter 3: Managing Batteries Removing the Batteries
Removing the Batteries
Normally, you can leave the batteries in the Ectane as long as you want. However,
there will be times when you will have to remove them from Ectane (i.e., for
calibration purposes, or before putting the instrument on a plane).
To do so:
1. Turn each screw of the battery compartment door a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
The battery compartment door pops out.
Figure 2 Opening the battery compartment door
Note The screws are designed to stay with the compartment door.
2. Press down the latch holding the battery in place.
3. Pull on the battery tab. The battery slides out.
Note The battery compartment is designed to hold the batteries firmly. You might need
to use a certain amount of force to pull out the batteries.
Hot-Swapping Batteries
Batteries in the Ectane can be removed, one at a time, while the instrument is
powered up. Normally, the Ectane can run off only one battery.
Should the power left in the remaining battery be insufficient to keep the Ectane
up and running, the instrument will shut down without damaging the electronics.
However, all work in progress within Magnifi (acquisition, etc.) will be lost.
Screws
Battery latch
Battery tab