Bird Technologies 5000-XT-Manual - Manual (Page 61)

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When No Power Source is Available - To resolve a low-battery condition
when no power source is available:

Initiate sleep mode. See “Shutting Down” on page 13.

Log trace (see “Logging Menu” on page 42)and turn off the 5000-XT
(see “Shutting Down” on page 13).
When the 5000-XT Cannot Restore from Sleep Mode - To resolve a low-
battery condition when the DPM lacks the power to restore from sleep mode:
1.
Do one of the following:

Insert a charged battery (see “Battery Replacement” on page 47).

Plug the computer into an external power source (see “Charging Bat-
teries” on page 45).
2. Restore from hibernation by pressing the power button.
Calibrating the Battery
Note: Even if a battery pack is heavily used, it should not be neces-
sary to calibrate it more than once a month.
Note: It is not necessary to calibrate a new battery pack.
Note: Calibrate a battery pack under the following conditions:

When battery charge displays seem inaccurate

When there is a significant change in battery run time

When the battery has been unused for one month or more
1. Charge the battery. See “Charging Batteries” on page 45.
2. Discharge the battery fully through normal use.
3. Recharge the battery. See “Charging Batteries” on page 45.
Battery Replacement
The Lithium Ion (Li18S) batteries do not normally need to be replaced. If neces-
sary, however, follow these instructions (see Figure 5).
WARNING
Disconnect from external power before any disassembly.
The potential for electric shock exists.