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VI.3
Battery maintenance and precautions
To ensure your battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the Quantum W
codec on battery power at least once a month. The Lithium-Ion battery has no
memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time.
However, for a better accuracy of the battery meter, it is helpful to
fully discharge periodically.
If the Quantum unit is continuously operated on
AC power only for an extended period, the battery may fail to retain charge. This
may shorten the life of the battery and may cause the meter to be inaccurate.
Eventually the Quantum unit will show the message
<Battery Not Present>.
If the Quantum unit with a battery pack is kept on a long time
storage, it is mandatory to charge the battery each 3 months up to
50% of the capacity.
However, for a better accuracy of the battery meter, it is helpful to
fully discharge before recharging to the 50%.
The battery internal charging temperature range allowed is 0º to
45ºC (or 32º to 113ºF). Keep in mind that the battery is charging if
the AC main power is available to the codec!
VI.3.1
Battery precautions
Avoid humidity.
If the battery is removed from the unit, avoid short circuits among the
copper terminals of the battery interface, metal surfaces, etc.
Keep the battery away from fire and excessive temperatures.
The battery
internal charging temperature range allowed is 0º to
45ºC
(or 32º to
113ºF
). Special consideration is required for the upper
limit, since the desktop surface under the Quantum W unit may heat the
battery up over this limit (eg. dark desktops under sunlight, electronic
