Acer Aspire 5720 Series User Manual

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vidischarged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When theoperation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Useonly Acer approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Acerapproved chargers designated for this device.Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or batterythat is damaged. Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting canoccur when a metallic object such as a coin, clip or pen causes direct connectionof the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery. (These look likemetal strips on the battery.) This might happen, for example, when you carry aspare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals maydamage the battery or the connecting object.The capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced if the battery is left inhot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter. Always try tokeep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). A device with a hot orcold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged.Battery performance is especially limited in temperatures well below freezing.Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Batteries may alsoexplode if damaged. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Pleaserecycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste.Wireless devices may be susceptible to interference from the battery, whichcould affect performance.Potentially explosive environmentsSwitch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere andobey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areaswhere you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks insuch areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or evendeath. Switch off the notebook near gas pumps at service stations. Observerestrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage anddistribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress.Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always,marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storagefacilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane),and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust ormetal powders. Do not switch the notebook on when wireless phone use isprohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.Replacing the battery packThe notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type asthat which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery maypresent a risk of fire or explosion.Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do notdisassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away fromchildren. Follow local regulations when disposing of usedbatteries.http:\\www.direcTutor.com