10. Charging the tablet computer
Charging the tablet computer is allowed only outside hazardous areas!
The battery of the tablet computer is delivered not fully charged. It is
recommended to charge the tablet computer's battery for five hours before
using it for the first time. The full capacity of the battery is reached after 3 - 4
complete charge / discharge cycles.
Note:
• There is a risk of explosion if the device is exposed to a flame.
• Only use ecom-approved chargers.
At the end of its lifetime, the supplied lithium-ion battery must be recycled or
disposed of separately from household waste. Don't incinerate the battery.
11. Safety precautions for the battery
Damaged batteries and chargers should be removed from use and sent to
ecom instruments GmbH for inspection.
Note:
• Extreme temperatures can have an adverse effect on charging the battery.
• Do not dispose of the device in a fire.
• Dispose of the device in accordance with local regulations and not with
normal household waste.
A high quality lithium-ion battery is used in your Tab-Ex
02. These batteries
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have numerous advantages in everyday use, such as a low weight and high
capacity in a nevertheless compact construction. In addition these batteries
also exhibit practically no memory effect. However, these batteries are su-
sceptible to a natural aging process which impairs their functionality.
Modern batteries today have a lifespan of around 500 charge cycles, which,
when used daily, corresponds to a service life of approximately two years. The
ageing process increases rapidly after this period, which means that the bat-
teries are deemed technically defective after 500 charge cycles. Moreover, the
battery cells could expand and cause irreparable damage to your device in a
worst case scenario. For this reason rechargeable batteries with lithium cells
should be replaced after two years at the latest or after reaching a battery
capacity that is 50% of its initial value.
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