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Hardware Operation
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CT60 Rugged Tablet PC User’s Guide
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Do not expose battery terminals to metal objects or moisture,
which may short-circuit your battery.
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For long-term storage, store batteries below 50% state of
charge because the deterioration of battery capacity is slower
at the lower state of charge. However, do not store batteries in
a
fully discharged state
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Safety and Handling Considerations for Batteries
To make the batteries as safe as possible, Intermec, along with
approved vendors, have incorporated several built in safety fea-
tures to protect the pack. The safety circuit built in your battery
cannot protect against handling abuse.
Please use the following safety rules when handling and using
Li-Ion batteries:
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Do not expose the batteries to extremely high temperatures.
Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
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Do not short-circuit the battery or reverse polarity. Avoid
placing batteries around metal objects such as keys, pocket
change, paper clips, and jewelry.
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Do not let children play with batteries.
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Do not crush, dent, or allow any deformation of the battery.
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Do not disassemble or open the batteries or try to alter or
bypass the safety circuit.
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Do not allow the battery to get wet.
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Avoid exposing the battery to extremely humid environments.
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Avoid exposing the batteries to electrostatic discharge.
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Avoid extreme shock and vibration to the battery. Avoid
dropping the battery.
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Do not use or connect the battery to any other devices.
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Do not allow batteries to remain discharged for long periods
of time.
