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Fast Start Instructions
Battery Charging
1.
Apply power to the PowerCenter.
2.
Insert one or two Intelligent Batteries.
If the battery passes automatic diagnostic tests, the 'Charge LED'
comes ON and the PowerCenter begins charging. At full charge,
the LCD display will read 100%. The Charge Cycle repeats to
charge the second battery.
Auxiliary Power Operation
1.
Connect the cable from the PowerCenter to the PowerBook.
2.
Insert one or two Intelligent Batteries into the PowerCenter.
3.
Press 'Mode Switch' on the PowerCenter until a 'RUN' LED comes
ON. The PowerBook now operates from PowerCenter Batteries.
The PowerCenter switches to the second battery after the first
battery is depleted. The computer switches to internal batteries
when external power is depleted.
Condition and Calibration
1.
Apply power to the PowerCenter.
2.
Connect the cable from the PowerCenter to the PowerBook.
3.
Turn the PowerBook ON and lock it into 'Better Performance'
mode (see control panel page 12).
4.
Insert one or two Intelligent Batteries into the PowerCenter.
5.
Momentarily press the 'Mode Switch'.
The PowerCenter displays 'C1','C2' and 'C3' as it cycles through
the three charge and discharge cycles for each battery. It then
displays 'Cb' to show the battery is properly calibrated.
Over Discharged Recovery
1.
Apply power to the PowerCenter.
2.
Insert an Intelligent Battery.
If the PowerCenter determines Recovery is necessary, it displays
'Od' and begins the recovery sequence. The 'Charge' LED blinks
while Recovery is attempted. If Recovery and Diagnostic tests are
successful, the PowerCenter begins charging. If Recovery fails,
the PowerCenter displays 'E1' (see page 17).
