Compaq Armada m700 Compaq Armada M700 Series of Personal Computers Reference G - Page 35

Storing a Battery Pack CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. If the computer will be unused and unplugged from an external power source for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack(s). Proper storage procedures reduce the self-discharge rate of a battery pack. Store a battery pack in a cool, dry place within the following temperature ranges. Recommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures Storage Time Less than 1 month No more than 3 months Unlimited Temperature Range °F 32°-122° 32°-104° 32°- 86° Temperature Range °C 0°-50° 0°-40° 0°-30° Replacing a Battery Pack You can resolve a low-battery condition by replacing a discharged battery pack with a charged one. Always save your work before changing a battery pack. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the battery pack, do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack or short the metal contacts. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. CAUTION: If you are removing a battery pack that is the only power source available to the system while the computer is on, initiate Hibernation before removing the battery pack. Failure to do so will result in lost information. If the computer is on and connected to more than one power source, you can remove a battery pack without initiating Hibernation. 3-2 Inserting, Removing, or Storing a Battery Pack