Panasonic CF-27LBAGHEM Operating Instructions - Page 6

Getting Started Read Me First Precautions (Battery Pack) Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order to avoid the possibility of liquid leakage, overheating, or bursting. 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 articles such as necklaces or hairpins when carrying 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 Sunlight 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 an automobile 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 or charger. Do not use it with a computer other than the one for which it was designed. Do Not Put into a Microwave Do not put the battery pack into a microwave oven or a pressurized chamber. Discontinue Use 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 or charger and discontinue use. Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged. Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to become wet. 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 50% and store it in a cool, dry place. This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the remaining power is less than approx. 95% of capacity after the battery is fully charged. 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 adapter is connected to the computer, charging begins automatically. 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 The battery pack may become warm during recharging or normal use. This is completely normal. Recharging will not commence outside of the allowable temperature range (0 °C to 45 °C {32 °F to 113 °F}). Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Note that the recharging time varies based on the usage conditions. If the temperature is low, the operating time is shortened. Only use the computer within the allowable temperature range. Although the battery has remaining capacity, the battery indicator may light up red or emit a beep. This indicates a significant rise in the temperature of the battery pack. This is typically caused by the fact that the battery pack has been delivering a high level of power because the computer has been used with the display at the brightest setting and with the powersaving function off. To protect the battery pack from increases in temperature, the brightness of the display automatically decreases, allowing the temperature of the battery to drop. In this condition, if the computer is left as is, it will automatically go off after about three minutes have elapsed. Within that period, therefore, be sure to connect the AC adapter or shut the computer OFF after saving any open data (if necessary). 6