Handling Batteries Safely 51
E-EQ-MX6RG-E-ARC MX6 Reference Guide
Low Battery Warning
It is recommended that the main battery pack be removed and replaced when it's energy depletes.
When the Low Battery Warning appears do an orderly shut down, minimizing the operation of any
installed devices and insuring any information is saved that should be.
When the unit is in an ON state, a low battery warning dialog box appears on the display and a
warning tone is emitted.
Note: Once you receive the Low Battery Warning, you have approximately 5 minutes to
perform an orderly shutdown and replace the main battery pack before the unit powers
off. The Low Battery Warning will transition to Suspend before the computer powers off.
Backup Battery
The MX6 has a backup battery that is designed to provide limited-duration electrical power in the
event of main battery pack failure. The backup battery is a 3.6V NiMH battery that is factory
installed in the unit. The need for recharging of the backup battery is automatically detected and
controlled by the MX6. The energy needed to charge the backup battery comes from the main
battery. It takes several hours of operation before the backup battery is capable of supporting the
operation of the computer. The duration of backup battery life is dependent upon operation of the
MX6, it’s features and any operating applications.
External power connected to an MX6 (containing a battery pack) recharges the main battery pack
and the backup battery. The MX6 can be directly connected to external power, or receiving power
through the connector in a powered docking cradle.
Letting the backup battery become fully discharged causes the MX6 to lose all data in RAM.
LXE recommends frequent MX6 connection to an external power source to maintain charge in the
backup battery.
The backup battery is replaced by LXE.
Battery Maintenance Publication
The LXE publication “Getting the Most from Your Batteries” is available on the LXE Manuals
CD and is a single-source guide to battery management. The publication contains information
about battery recharging, conditioning, and other pertinent issues. It is also available on the LXE
ServicePass website.
