APC UPB60 User Manual

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Universal Notebook Battery (UPB60) User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing APC’s Universal Notebook Battery

(model UPB60). Please read the entire user manual prior to

use. Fill out and mail the enclosed Warranty Registration Card,

or register this purchase online at www.apc.com.

APC’s Universal Notebook Battery is a slim and lightweight

external battery pack which provides up to 6-hours of

continuous runtime (actual runtimes may vary by notebook

model and power setting).

Features

• Ultra-lightweight construction reduces bulk and weight in

notebook carry-on luggage.

• Wide range of selectable output voltages power most

notebook computers.

• Four charge/discharge level indicators.

• Letter-coded power tips provided compatibility with most

notebook computers (see Compatibility Guide).

• Compatible with APC’s TravelPower Adapter and Universal

Power Adapter models.

• Up to 70 Watts continuous power, up to 90 Watts peak

power output.

• Up to 6 hours of continuous runtime for your notebook.

Inspection

Check the package contents for the following items:

• APC Universal Notebook Battery (UPB60)

• Input/Output UPB60 Power Cable

• Conversion Plug and Jack Package

• Compatibility Guide

• User’s Manual

• Warranty Card

• Voltage and Tip Label

• Rubber “Feet” (4)

If any item listed above is not in the package, please contact

APC Customer Service at 800-800-4APC for further assistance.

Safety Precautions Please read the following warnings carefully

before using the UPB60 Universal Notebook Battery. Use the

product correctly and according to the procedures described

in this manual.

WARNINGS

• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of this

product.

• Do not store outside of the following temperature range: -4

to 140oF (-20 to 60oC). Do not operate outside of the

following range: 32-104oF (0 to 40oC), as this will damage

or reduce the life of the battery.

• Do not allow this product to have contact with water or

other liquids. If water or other liquids enter the battery

interior, immediately unplug the product from the notebook.

Continued use of the product may result in fire or an electrical

shock.

• Do not place this product near a heat source or expose the

battery to direct flame or heat, as the battery may explode.

Prior to Use

Before using the UPB60 it should be fully charged. Please follow

the instructions below on how to use and maintain the UPB60.

1. Finding the Notebook Voltage Setting

Before using this battery, determine the DC input voltage

requirement for the notebook being used. Notebook voltage

ratings are usually indicated in one of two locations: at the

back of the notebook on the system label or on the notebook

AC-to-DC power adapter label.

If the voltage cannot be located, refer to the “Compatibility

Guide” to determine the required setting for the notebook being

used.

2. Output Voltage Setting

Please refer to Figure 1 to become familiar with all aspects of

the UPB60.

To set the voltage output for the UPB60, proceed as follows:

1. Locate the input voltage requirement for your notebook

computer. (Refer to “Finding the Notebook Voltage Setting”

for instructions).

2. Remove the yellow sticker on the UPB60 which covers the

Output Voltage Selector Switch.

3. Turn the Output Voltage Selector Switch to the required

voltage setting for the notebook being used.

4. Press the "

On/Status" button to make the change effective.

Note: If this is the first time using the battery, attach a power

source to wake up the battery. Continue reading the manual

for further instructions on first use.

3. Changing the Voltage While the Battery is in Use

If the voltage selector dial is moved while the battery is in use,

the battery will interrupt the output of power to your notebook

computer. To resume power output, ensure that the voltage

selector is turned to the correct output voltage (please refer to

the Notebook Users Manual for instructions). Press the

On/

Status push button for approximately 1 second, then release.

The

On/Status indicators will illuminate, indicating the battery

has resumed power output.

4. Charging and Connecting the UPB60

Prior to use, completely charge the UPB60. Follow the

instructions for setting the output voltage on the UPB60.

Provided with the UPB60 is a plastic bag with an assortment

of plug and jack tips. Plug and jack tips are each marked with

a letter designator which corresponds to notebook models listed

in the “Compatibility Guide” and “Compatibility” section of

this manual. Plug tips are used to connect the output power of

the UPB60 to the input DC voltage port on the notebook. Jack

tips are used to connect the UPB60 to a power source

(notebook’s AC/DC Power Adapter, or APC’s TravelPower or

Universal Power Adapters - purchased separately). Tips are

marked with an uppercase letter (A, B, C, etc.). Jacks are

marked with a lowercase letter (a, b, c, etc.).

Example: An IBM® X31 uses plug tip “B” and jack tip “b”. An

Acer Travel Mate® uses plug tip “K” and jack tip “k”, etc. The

letter designators correspond to notebook models listed in the

“Compatibility Guide” and “Compatibility” section of this

manual. To make connections, refer to Figures 1 and 2, then

proceed as follows:

1.

Attach the appropriate Jack tip to the UPB60 Input Power

Connector.

2.

Attach the Plug tip to the UPB60 Output Power Connector.

3.

Attach the notebook power adapter, APC TravelPower

Adapter, or Universal Power Adapter to the UPB60 Jack tip.

4.

The UPB60

Status indicators should illuminate. If they do

not, ensure the notebook power adapter is connected to a

power source, and any switch controlling the power source

is in the

ON position.

5.

When the

Status indicators illuminate, the UPB60 is

charging. Continue charging the UPB60 until all indicators

illuminate and then extinguish.

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