- Meridian 850 User's Guide

Battery Precautions

1. Do not expose the battery to fire, which can cause explosion, or allow it to become

dented or deformed.

2. Do not run your system on battery power for a long time at temperatures over 95

degrees F (35C). Also, do not store the battery at high temperatures. This can

significantly reduce battery life.

3. Temperature extremes can greatly affect the life of the battery. It should be kept in a

low-humidity area and temperature range of between 14 and 104 F (-10 and 40 C)

when being stored for less than one month and between 14 and 86 F (-10 and 30 C)

when being stored for over one month.

4. The battery may be damaged if it is used in any device other than your computer. Also,

do not attempt to use your computer with any other make of AC adapter or battery

charger. This includes the Meridian 400 AC adapter.

5. Do not force the battery into the system unit. Do not drop it.

6. Do not short-circuit the battery electrodes.

7. Do not be alarmed if the battery feels warm to the touch when installed in your system.

This is normal.

8. If the CHARGE LED on the computer blinks green while charging, remove the battery

pack and allow it to return to normal operation temperature before recharging.

9. After recharging, if the battery power quickly becomes weak, or if the CHARGE LED

on the computer blinks orange rapidly during recharging, the battery power pack’s

service life has probably come to an end. Promptly replace it with a new battery pack,

or remove the battery pack and use AC adapter for power source. Do not leave a dead

battery pack in the computer.

10.Do not to open the pack. It contains harmful materials that can catch fire when exposed

to the air or chemically burn your skin. Dispose of batteries according to local

regulations.

11.The battery may not charge if its contacts become dirty. You can clean the contacts

with a cloth.

Chapter 3 - Battery and Power Management