Olympus OmniScan MX2, User Manual

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DMTA-20015-01EN [U8778402], Rev. J, January 2014
Basic Operation 93
The power indicator light indicates which battery is currently being
recharged; the light blinks orange/green when recharging battery A, and
orange/red when recharging battery B. When the charge is complete, the
power indicator light emits a steady orange light. Each battery can take up to
3.5 hours to fully charge from a completely discharged state (less than 5 %
remaining charge).
• When the OmniScan MX is running:
When the OmniScan MX is running and connected to a proper DC power
source, it will automatically recharge any battery with less than an 85 %
remaining charge, starting with the weakest battery (if the recharge
conditions are met).
Because the OmniScan MX is running, less power is available from the DC
source to recharge the battery or batteries. As such, it could take up to 8 hours
to charge each completely discharged battery. For more information about
battery charge status, see Table 20 on page 91.
8.2.6 Maximizing the Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries
This section describes lithium-ion battery care and maintenance.
To store rechargeable batteries
1. Before recharging, drain the batteries by running the OmniScan MX on battery
power until it shuts down, or until you get a low-battery warning. Do not leave
the battery dormant for long periods of time. Olympus recommends using the
battery at least once every two to three weeks. If a battery has not been used for a
long period of time, perform the “New battery procedure” on page 94.
If you do not plan to use the OmniScan MX on battery power within three or
more weeks, charge the batteries to between 40 % and 80 % capacity (three or four
bars on the battery charge indicator), and then remove and store the batteries in a
clean, cool, and dry place.
Even when the OmniScan MX is turned off and unplugged, it draws a small amount
of power from the battery, which could completely discharge the batteries in about
15 days.