APC UPB60 User Manual

Universal Notebook Battery (UPB60) User Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing APC’s Universal Notebook Battery
(model UPB60). Please read the entire user manual prior to
use. Fill out and mail the enclosed Warranty Registration Card,
or register this purchase online at www.apc.com.

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: 32-104oF (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 connections, refer to Figures 1 and 2, then
proceed as follows:

1. Attach the appropriate Jack tip to the UPB60 Input Power

Connector.

2. Attach the Plug tip to the UPB60 Output Power Connector.

3. Attach the notebook power adapter, APC TravelPower

Adapter, or Universal Power Adapter to the UPB60 Jack tip.

4. The UPB60 Status indicators should illuminate. If they do

not, ensure the notebook power adapter is connected to a
power source, and any switch controlling the power source
is in the ON position.

5. When the Status indicators illuminate, the UPB60 is

charging. Continue charging the UPB60 until all indicators
illuminate and then extinguish.

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6. Check the UPB60 capacity. Press the On/Status push button.
The Status indicators on the UPB60 will light and stay lit
for about 5 seconds. If this is the first time using the
battery, and all indicators do not light, fully charge the
UPB60 before continuing.

7. The UPB60 is now ready for use. If the notebook power
adapter, APC TravelPower Adapter, or APC Universal Power
Adapter is present, the UPB60 will pass through power to
the notebook. If the notebook power adapter is removed,
the UPB60 will continue to provide power to the notebook,
and the notebook will appear to be connected to utility
power. To optimize runtime for the battery, adjust the
notebook power settings to save power. See notebook user
manual for information on changing power mode settings.

5. Turning On the UPB60

When the battery has been stored for more than 15 minutes,
or has not been attached to a notebook), the battery will enter
Sleep Mode. To turn the battery on, press the On/Status push
button for 1 second, then release. The Status indicators
illuminate, showing the battery is awake.

5. Checking UPB60 Status

You can check the status of the battery at any time. Simply
press and hold the On/ Status push button for 1 second, then
release. The LED Status indicators will illuminate, indicating
the charge level of the battery. Refer to Figure 3 for Status
Indicator Definitions (when you turn on or check status of the
battery, it will show the remaining charge level capacity).

Figure 1. Universal Notebook Battery (UPB60) User Interface

Figure 2. Typical Connection Diagram

Figure 3. Status Indicator Definitions

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