LXE MX5X, Reference Manual

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E-EQ-MX5CERG-D MX5X Reference Guide
Low Battery Warning
It is recommended that the main battery pack be removed (with the battery removal tool) and
replaced when it’s energy depletes. When the Low Battery Warning appears perform an orderly
shut down, minimizing the operation of any installed devices and insuring any information is
saved that should be.
When the unit is in an ON state, a low battery warning dialog box appears on the display and a
warning tone is emitted.
Note: Once you receive the Low Battery Warning, you have approximately 5 minutes to
perform an orderly shutdown and replace the main battery pack before the unit powers
off. The Low Battery Warning will transition the mobile device to Suspend before the
computer powers off.
Battery Status LEDs
Main Battery Charging Left GREEN LED slow flashing.
Main Battery Fully Charged Left GREEN LED stops flashing; is solid ON.
Charge / battery fault Left GREEN LED has quick double flashes.
Backup Battery
The MX5X has a backup battery that is designed to provide limited-duration electrical power in
the event of main battery pack failure. The backup battery is a 450 mAh Nickel Metal Hydride
(NiMH) battery that is factory installed in the unit. The energy needed to charge the backup
battery comes from an AC adapter.
It takes several hours of operation before the backup battery is capable of supporting the operation
of the computer. The duration of backup battery life is dependent upon operation of the MX5X,
it’s features and any operating applications.
The backup battery is replaced by LXE.
Note: This mobile device’s backup battery maintains it’s charge by drawing power from the
main battery pack. Always store unused devices with a fully charged main battery pack
installed. LXE recommends an in-use mobile device be frequently connected to an
external power source to maintain optimum power levels in the main battery pack and the
backup battery. When the backup battery and main battery pack are dead, the mobile
device reverts to setup defaults when a fully charged main battery pack is installed and
the device is powered On again.
Battery Maintenance Publication
The LXE publication Getting the Most from Your Batteries is available on the LXE Manuals CD
and on the LXE ServicePass website. It is a single-source guide to battery management. The
publication contains information about battery recharging, conditioning, and other pertinent issues.