Panasonic ToughBook CF-50 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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7 Getting StartedCare should be exercised with regard to the following in or-der to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or damage.Avoid HeatDo not throw the battery pack into a fire or ex-pose it to excessive heat.Keep Articles AwayDo not place the battery pack together with articlessuch as necklaces or hairpins when carrying or stor-ing.Do Not DisassembleDo not insert sharp objects into the battery pack,expose it to bumps or shocks, deform, disassemble,or modify it.Do Not ShortDo not short the positive (+) and negative (-) con-tacts.Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and Direct SunlightDo not charge, use or leave the battery pack for ex-tended periods where it will be exposed to directsunlight, in a hot place (in a car on a sunny day, forexample), or in a cold place.Do Not Use With Any Other ComputerThe battery pack is rechargeable and was intended forthe specified computer. Do not use it with a computerother than the one for which it was designed.Do Not Put into a MicrowaveDo not put the battery pack into a microwave ovenor a pressurized chamber.Stop UsingShould the battery emit an abnormal odor, becomehot to the touch, become discolored, change shape,or become in any way different from normal, re-move it from the computer and stop using it.Precautions (Battery Pack)NOTEThe battery pack may become warm during recharging ornormal use. This is completely normal.Recharging will not commence outside of the allowabletemperature range (0 °C to 50 °C {32°F to 122 °F})“Battery Power”. Once the allowable rangerequirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically.Note that the recharging time varies based on the usageconditions. (Recharging takes longer than usual when thetemperature is 10 °C {50 °F} or less.)If the temperature is low, the operating time is shortened.Only use the computer within the allowable temperaturerange.The battery pack is a consumable item. If the amount oftime the computer can be run off a particular battery packbecomes dramatically shorter and repeated recharging doesnot restore its performance, the battery pack should bereplaced with a new one.When transporting a spare battery inside a package, brief-case, etc., it is recommended that it be placed in a plasticbag so that its contacts are protected.Always power off the computer when it is not in use. Leav-ing the computer on when the AC adaptor is not connectedwill exhaust the remaining battery capacity.Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The bat-tery pack may no longer function properly if the contactsare dirty or damaged.Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it tobecome 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 packuntil the remaining battery level becomes 30% to 40% andstore it in a cool, dry place.This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by re-charging only when the remaining power is less than approx.95% of capacity.The battery pack is not charged when the computer is firstpurchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for the firsttime. When the AC adaptor is connected to the computer,charging begins automatically.Should the battery leak and the fluid get into your eyes, do notrub your eyes. Immediately flush your eyes with clear waterand see a doctor for medical treatment as soon as possible.Windows UpdateYou can use the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.Do not apply “Driver Update” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driverupdate is required, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 40).Windows 2000[Start] - [Programs] - [Windows Update]WindowsXP[start] - [All Programs] - [Windows Update]