Topcon FC-6000, Operator'S Manual

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FC-6000 Field Computer Operator’s Manual
cumulative amount of battery life left for installed batteries and the
approximate amount of time battery power will last is also shown.
The amount of time left varies depending on what you are doing
with the unit.
Battery Life
Battery life on a full charge can be 18 hours or more. This varies
depending on the applications used, backlight usage, and radio
usage.
The shelf life for battery packs is about one year. The battery packs
should be recharged at least once per year. This prevents the
battery packs from discharging to a level that might damage the
batteries. Battery packs that are not recharged at least every year,
could fail to work or may have reduced capacity. Battery packs
typically last 1,000 to 3,000 charging cycles.
CAUTION : Only use batteries designed for the FC-6000 from an
approved vendor. Use of non-approved batteries may void your
product warranty. The FC-6000 must be returned to the factory
for replacement of the internal battery, although the internal battery
pack is designed to last the life of the FC-6000.
CAUTION: The unit is not designed to run on external power
without a battery installed. Doing so can damage internal
components of your unit and void the warranty.
Powering Off the FC‑6000
Short-term Storage
When you plug the FC-6000 into the wall charger that comes with
it, the batteries are prevented from being overcharged.
Charge the FC-6000 to 100% then power it off:
1. Press and hold the power button for 2-3 seconds.
2. A message is shown asking you to slide the screen down to
shut down your device.
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