7
When the unit is not connected to your computer, the internal battery is recharged in
approximately five hours at normal ambient temperature. Depending on the status of the
computer, the recharge time can be over five hours if it is performed when the unit is
connected to your computer.
When the unit is connected to your computer and in use, an icon appears on the Windows
taskbar allowing you to monitor the remaining charge of the internal battery.
The remaining charge of the internal battery is high. (Two to three indicators on
the unit are lit.)
The remaining charge of the internal battery is low. (One indicator on the unit is
blinking red.)
Note
This icon does not appear if the device driver on the CD-ROM supplied with the unit is not installed.
Internal Battery Status Messages
The following messages appear on your computer screen depending on the status of the
internal battery. Follow the indications of the messages when they appear.
Note
The messages below do not appear if the device driver on the CD-ROM supplied with the unit is not
installed.
❑
When the battery charge is low
• Remaining charge approximately 20 minutes (this value varies depending on the
conditions of use).
“The battery power is low. Please use your AC adaptor for further usage.”
• Remaining charge extremely low
“The battery power is depleted. Please shut down all applications stored on the Giga
Vault.”
• No remaining charge
“Giga Vault is now inactive.”
(Giga Vault is automatically turned off approximately 10 seconds later.)
❑
When the ambient temperature is low (approx. 50˚F (10˚C) or less)
“Please use your AC adaptor for further usage.”
If this message appears, connect the AC adaptor to the unit.
