Please read the entire user manual prior to use. Fill out and mail the enclosed Warranty Registration Card, or register this purchase online at APC’s Universal Notebook Battery is a slim and lightweight external battery pack which provides up to 6-hours of continuous runtime (actual runtimes may vary by notebook model and power setting). Features • Ultra-lightweight construction reduces bulk and weight in notebook carry-on luggage. • Wide range of selectable output voltages power most notebook computers. • Four charge/discharge level indicators. • Letter-coded power tips provided compatibility with most notebook computers (see Compatibility Guide). • Compatible with APC’s TravelPower Adapter and Universal Power Adapter models. • Up to 70 Watts continuous power, up to 90 Watts peak power output. • Up to 6 hours of continuous runtime for your notebook. Inspection Check the package contents for the following items: • APC Universal Notebook Battery (UPB60) • Input/Output UPB60 Power Cable • Conversion Plug and Jack Package • Compatibility Guide • User’s Manual • Warranty Card • Voltage and Tip Label • Rubber “Feet” (4) If any item listed above is not in the package, please contact APC Customer Service at 800-800-4APC for further assistance.. Safety Precautions Please read the following warnings carefully before using the UPB60 Universal Notebook Battery. Use the product correctly and according to the procedures described in this manual. WARNINGS • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of this product. • Do not store outside of the following temperature range: -4 to 140oF (-20 to 60oC). Do not operate outside of the following range: 32104oF (0 to 40oC), as this will damage or reduce the life of the battery. • Do not allow this product to have contact with water or other liquids. If water or other liquids enter the battery interior, immediately unplug the product from the notebook. Continued use of the product may result in fire or an electrical shock. • Do not place this product near a heat source or expose the battery to direct flame or heat, as the battery may explode. Prior to Use Before using the UPB60 it should be fully charged. Please follow the instructions below on how to use and maintain the UPB60. 1 Finding the Notebook Voltage Setting Before using this battery, determine the DC input voltage requirement for the notebook being used. Notebook voltage ratings are usually indicated in one of two locations: at the back of the notebook on the system label or on the notebook AC-to-DC power adapter label. If the voltage cannot be located, refer to the “Compatibility Guide” to determine the required setting for the notebook being used. 2 Output Voltage Setting Please refer to Figure 1 to become familiar with all aspects of the UPB60. To set the voltage output for the UPB60, proceed as follows: 1. Locate the input voltage requirement for your notebook computer. (Refer to “Finding the Notebook Voltage Setting” for instructions). 2. Remove the yellow sticker on the UPB60 which covers the Output Voltage Selector Switch. 3. Turn the Output Voltage Selector Switch to the required voltage setting for the notebook being used. 4. Press the "On/Status" button to make the change effective. Note: If this is the first time using the battery, attach a power source to wake up the battery. Continue reading the manual for further instructions on first use. 3 Changing the Voltage While the Battery is in Use If the voltage selector dial is moved while the battery is in use, the battery will interrupt the output of power to your notebook computer. To resume power output, ensure that the voltage selector is turned to the correct output voltage (please refer to the Notebook Users Manual for instructions). Press the On/Status push button for approximately 1 second, then release. The On/Status indicators will illuminate, indicating the battery has resumed power output. 4 Charging and Connecting the UPB60 Prior to use, completely charge the UPB60. Follow the instructions for setting the output voltage on the UPB60. Provided with the UPB60 is a plastic bag with an assortment of plug and jack tips. Plug and jack tips are each marked with a letter designator which corresponds to notebook models listed in the “Compatibility Guide” and “Compatibility” section of this manual. Plug tips are used to connect the output power of the UPB60 to the input DC voltage port on the notebook. Jack tips are used to connect the UPB60 to a power source (notebook’s AC/DC Power Adapter, or APC’s TravelPower or Universal Power Adapters - purchased separately). Tips are marked with an uppercase letter (A, B, C, etc.). Jacks are marked with a lowercase letter (a, b, c, etc.). Example: An IBM® X31 uses plug tip “B” and jack tip “b”. An Acer Travel Mate® uses plug tip “K” and jack tip “k”, etc. The letter designators correspond to notebook models listed in the “Compatibility Guide” and “Compatibility” section of this manual. To make connect...