64AppendixHandling of the Battery Pack (Sold Separately)Checking the Battery Statusz The following icons and messages are displayed.Proper Usage and Handlingz If the battery power is low, the finished print may not be ejected into the print receptaclecompletely.If this happens, turn the power off then on again. Paper is automatically output to the printreceptacle.z At low temperatures, battery performance is sometimes reduced and the low batterypower icon ( , ) may be displayed earlier than usual.Battery performance can be recovered by putting the battery pack in your pocket, forexample, to warm it up before use.z When warming up the battery pack, do not put key holders or other metal objects in yourpocket.These may cause the battery pack to short-circuit.z Do not allow key holders or other metalobjects to contact (i.e. short-circuit) the “ ”and “ ” terminals of the battery (Figure A).When carrying the battery pack or when thebattery pack is not used, be sure to attach theterminal cover (Figure B).Otherwise, the battery pack might becomedamaged.z When storing a battery pack, you are recommended to use it in the printer until it iscompletely discharged and to store it in an indoor location with low relative humidityand between the temperatures of 0 - 30 °C (32 - 86 °F).Storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time (about 1 year) can shorten itslifecycle or affect performance. If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time,charge it fully and discharge it fully in the printer at least once a year before returning it tostorage.Indication DescriptionThere is sufficient battery power.To use the printer for a long time, either use fully charged batteriesor charge the battery as soon as possible.Battery power is low. We recommend recharging the battery pack.(Blinking red) Operations other than printing are possible.Recharge theprinter batteryChange it with a fully charged battery pack or recharge the batterypack immediately. You can also use the printer’s compact poweradapter.The AC adapter is connected.Figure A Figure B