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The recharger canbe connected tothedisc drive at anytime. If
you connect the recharger during read:write operations (disc access
fight is on), avoid jarring the drive
Insert the recharger plug inta therecharger receptacle on the back
of the disc drive.
Insert the power plug of the recharger info an AC power outlet,
after making certainthat power is available fromthe outlet
You can use the disc drive while the battery pack is charging. We
recommend that you usethe recharger wheneverpossible, even
whenthebattery is fully charged.
After 5 hours of chargingthebattery pack will be 80% charged,
and after approximately16 hours thebattery pack will be fully
charged
The sealed lead-acid battery operates best on shallow, less than
30% dischargecycles, or constant "trickle" charge with the
recharger usually connected
Replacement batteries are available; order HP 880143 Rechargeable
Battery Pack.
To preserve the maximum capacity of your battery pack, charge it
fully and operate as muchas possiblewith the recharger
connected
WARNING
Donat short the battery. This will blowa fuseinternaltothe
battery pack and make thepack inoperative.
Donot incinerate. The battery can burstif thrownintoa fire
Donot put within reachof children
Donot disassemble the battery. The strang acid electrolyte sealed
inside can burn your skin andclothes.
If thebattery is accidently broken andthe electrolyte (gelled
sulfuric acid)leaks out, neutralize theacid with some available
alkaline substance, suchas ammoniumsolution or baking powder
(sodiumhydrogen carbonate) and wipe upthe spill with a cloth,
In theevent electrolyte contacts theskin, immediately flush with
water and consult a doctor.
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