User's Manual

Chapter 7: Peripheral Devices & Accessories
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Precautions
252Psion Teklogix 7530 Hand-Held Computer User Manual
7.2.1 Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Precautions
Important: It is critical that this safety information be reviewed and that all
warnings be strictly followed.
Warning: BATTERIES ARE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS WASTE and
must be returned to Psion Teklogix for proper disposal. All used
batteries must be forwarded to one of the following offices:
Psion Teklogix Inc. Psion Teklogix Corp.
2100 Meadowvale Blvd. 1810 Airport Exchange Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario Suite 500
Canada Erlanger, Kentucky
L5N 7J9 USA 41018
Psion Teklogix S.A.
La Duranne; 135 Rue Rene Descartes; BP 421000
13591 Aix-En-Provence
Cedex 3; France
Warning: TO PREVENT the battery from leaking acid, generating heat or
exploding, adhere to precautions listed below.
• The battery incorporates built-in safety devices. To ensure
their proper function, do not disassemble or alter any parts
of the battery.
• Do not short-circuit the battery by directly connecting any of the exposed
terminals with metal objects such as wire. Do not transport or store the
battery together with metal objects such as necklaces, hair pins, etc.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not use or leave the battery near a heat source such as a fire
or heater.
• Do not immerse the battery in water.
• When charging, use the battery charger specifically designed for
the battery.
• Do not pierce, strike, throw or step on the battery.
• Do not directly solder the battery.
• Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet, vehicle
cigarette lighter, etc.
• Do not put battery into a microwave oven or pressurized container.
• Do not use the battery in combination with primary batteries (such as
dry-cell batteries) or batteries of different capacities or brands.
• Immediately remove the battery from the device or battery charger
and stop use if the battery gives off an odor, generates heat, becomes
discoloured or deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use.