HP (Hewlett-Packard) 2000/5700 Laptop User Manual


 
Starting Out with Your OmniBook
Using OmniBook Accessories
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To handle and store the battery safely
To safely use the battery, follow these instructions:
To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow a
metal object to touch across the battery contacts.
The battery pack is suitable for use only with compatible OmniBook models
and specified battery charger. Check the Support and Service booklet for your
local HP contact.
Do not disassemble. There are no serviceable parts inside. Do not dispose of the
battery pack in fire or water.
Handle a damaged or leaking lithium-ion battery with extreme care. If you
come in contact with the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and
water. If it contacts the eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.
Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures (above 60 °C,
140 °F).
When the battery is not in use, store it in the battery pouch provided.
When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal provider
regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries.
To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer or HP sales office.
Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 °C
(113 °F).
To maintain and preserve battery life
To preserve the life of your battery, be sure to charge the battery pack regularly. If a
battery pack is not used, it has limited shelf-life. Following a full (100%) recharge, a
battery pack has the following shelf-life:
Small pack
Large pack
Without recharging, it fully discharges in 1 year,
and is unusable in 2 years.
Without recharging, it fully discharges in 1.5 years,
and is unusable in 3 years.
Protect battery life