Panasonic CF-51 - Manual (Page 6)

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z Care should be exercised with regard to the following
in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or
damage.
Avoid Heat
Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or
expose it to excessive heat.
Keep Articles Away
Do not place the battery pack together with arti-
cles such as necklaces or hairpins when carry-
ing or storing.
Do Not Disassemble
Do not insert sharp objects into the battery
pack, expose it to bumps or shocks, deform,
disassemble, or modify it.
Do Not Short
Do not short the positive (+) and negative (-)
contacts.
Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and Direct Sun-
light
Do not charge, use or leave the battery pack for
extended periods where it will be exposed to
direct sunlight, in a hot place (in a car on a
sunny day, for example), or in a cold place.
Do Not Use With Any Other Computer
The battery pack is rechargeable and was
intended for the specified computer. Do not use
it with a computer other than the one for which it
was designed.
Do not use this computer with a battery
pack other than the one specified (the one
included with the computer or the specified
battery pack sold separately)
Do Not Put into a Microwave
Do not put the battery pack into a microwave
oven or a pressurized chamber.
Stop Using
Should the battery emit an abnormal odor,
become hot to the touch, become discolored,
change shape, or become in any way different
from normal, remove it from the computer and
stop using it.
z Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The
battery pack may no longer function properly if the
contacts are dirty or damaged.
z Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to
become wet.
z If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of
time (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the
battery pack until the remaining battery level becomes
30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry place.
z This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by
recharging only when the remaining power is less than
approx. 95% of capacity.
z The battery pack is not charged when the computer is
first purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for
the first time. When the AC adaptor is connected to
the computer, charging begins automatically.
z Should the battery leak and the fluid get into your eyes,
do not rub your eyes. Immediately flush your eyes
with clear water and see a doctor for medical treatment
as soon as possible.
NOTE
z The battery pack may become warm during
recharging or normal use. This is completely nor-
mal.
z Recharging will not commence if internal tempera-
ture of the battery pack is outside of the allowable
temperature range (0
°C to 50 °C {32°F to 122°F})
(
⇒ Reference Manual “Battery Power”). Once the
allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging
begins automatically. Note that the recharging
time varies based on the usage conditions.
(Recharging takes longer than usual when the
temperature is 10
°C {50°F} or below.)
z If the temperature is low, the operating time is
shortened. Only use the computer within the
allowable temperature range.
z The battery pack is a consumable item. If the
amount of time the computer can be run by using a
particular battery pack becomes dramatically
shorter and repeated recharging does not restore
its performance, the battery pack should be
replaced with a new one.
z When transporting a spare battery inside a pack-
age, briefcase, etc., it is recommended that it be
placed in a plastic bag so that its contacts are pro-
tected.
z Always power off the computer when it is not in
use. Leaving the computer on when the AC adap-
tor is not connected will exhaust the remaining bat-
tery capacity.
Precautions (Battery Pack)