968 Spectrophotometer Operation Manual ***discontinued ... - X-Rite

1.3 Battery Charging> THE UNIT SHOULD BE CHARGED BEFORE USE. The unit can be operated while thebatteries are being charged. Before using make sure the voltage indicated on the ACadaptor complies with the AC line voltage in your area. If not contact your X-Rite dealer.> The unit should be fully charged in 14 hours. Note: If your unit has not been used forseveral weeks recharge for approximately 24 hours.> Charging the batteries for less than 14 hours will reduce the operating time of the unit.> The best method to obtain the maximum battery life is to:- Always run the unit down to the point where the "BATTERIES LOW" message isdisplayed. Then charge the unit before the next message "CHARGE BATTERIES" isdisplayed.- Leaving the unit plugged into the AC wall outlet for extended periods of time (over 48hours) may shorten the battery life.- If you are going to store the unit for an extended period of time (over 6 months) youshould remove the Ni-Cad batteries from the unit.1. Plug the small connector end of the adaptor into back of unit.2. Plug the adaptor into AC wall outlet.ADAPTORWALL OUTLETSMALLCONNECTOR> This unit retains calibration, reference values, and all other data when the unit turns offafter 45 seconds of non-use (in battery operation), or if the Ni-Cad batteries aredischarged.1.4 Applying PowerDuring battery operation power is applied automatically when a measurement istaken or if a key is pressed. It automatically shuts off (within 45 seconds) if no keysare pressed or no further measurements are taken. The unit will not automaticallyshut off if the AC adaptor is connected.4