Charging The Battery; Is The Battery Charging; When Should You Charge The Battery - GE MAC 600 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Charging the Battery

To fully charge the system battery:
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Connect the system to an AC wall outlet.
2.
Charge the system's battery 2–3 hours or until the battery LED switches off.
NOTE:

Is the Battery Charging?

The following are indications show that your device is being charged.
the amber battery light glows
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the battery gauge icon shows the battery charging icon
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NOTE:
If the battery is fully charged or exceeds safe charging temperature, the system will not
charge the battery.

When Should You Charge the Battery?

Before Initial Use
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To ensure a fully charged battery, charge the system before you use it for the first time.
Between Acquisitions
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To ensure a fully charged battery, power off the system and connect it to an AC wall outlet until
you use the system again. This prolongs battery runtime.
When the Battery is Low
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The amber light on the keypad flashes intermittently.
When the Battery is Completely Discharged
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Your system powers off when the battery is completely discharged. To operate your system, you
must connect the system to an AC wall outlet.
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If the battery is deeply discharged, you may have to charge the battery for 6 to 7 hours.
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