Operation Manual

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2.7.2.Operation via the built-in battery
eCAFÉ™ is designed to operate via its built-in battery. On a full charge, the battery offers comfortable
battery life.
To extend your battery's lifespan, we recommend that you charge it fully when using your
eCAFÉ™ for the first time. Please refer to the battery charge status indicator for more information
regarding the battery charge level.
2.7.3.Optimizing battery use
The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) polymer battery in your eCAFÉ™ can be charged at any time using the included
power adapter.
The battery installed in your eCAFÉ™ is fixed in place. Never attempt to remove it or replace it
yourself; by doing so, you risk damaging your netbook. Likewise, using an inappropriate battery may
cause an explosion. Only certified Hercules maintenance centers are able to replace the battery with
a Hercules battery that is identical to the original battery supplied with your netbook.
For more information regarding battery replacement, please refer to:
http://www.ecafe.hercules.com/.
To extend the battery's lifespan:
- If you do not intend to use your computer for several days, set your netbook's battery On/Off switch
(BAT) to OFF. You can access this switch by opening up the cover plate located on the underside of the
netbook. Beforehand, make sure that the battery is charged to 70% of its capacity. Always store your
computer in a room in which the temperature is between 5 and 35°C, and avoid leaving it in a vehicle
parked in direct sunlight. The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery loses its qualities over time, even if you don't use
it.
- If your eCAFÉ™ is always plugged into an electrical outlet, set the battery's On/Off switch (BAT) to OFF.
You can access this switch by opening up the cover plate located on the underside of the netbook. Doing
so will disconnect the battery from your eCAFÉ™, and you will lose your computer's portable feature. If
you want to take your netbook to another room without turning it off, remember to set the battery's On/Off
switch (BAT) to ON.