Battery Expansion Unit/PC CARD Expansion Unit Manual
CEX0121B CEX0122B
L Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Battery Expansion Unit/PC CARD Expansion Unit ("Expansion
Unit"). This manual contains important information concerning the safe and correct use of
your Expansion Unit. After reading this manual store it in a safe place for future reference.
L SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
a Before using the Expansion Unit be sure to thoroughly read the GENIO e USER'S GUIDE to
ensure proper use and to prevent damage to your GENIO e and/or to data.
a Before using the Expansion Unit be sure to thoroughly read all the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
contained in the GENIO e USER'S GUIDE. These SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provide important
information for the prevention of serious personal and damage to property.
WARNING
a If you smell abnormal odors, hear abnormal sounds, or see smoke coming from the Expansion
Unit, immediately disconnect the AC Adapter from the power outlet, and stop using the Expansion Unit.
a Never drop your Expansion Unit or subject it to severe shock. Dropping your Expansion Unit or
subjecting it to severe shock could cause the built-in battery to leak, ignite and/or rupture.
a Never throw your Expansion Unit into a fire or heat it.
Throwing your Expansion Unit into a fire might cause the built-in battery to leak fluid, ignite and/
or rupture.
a Always immediately remove your Expansion Unit and its battery from the vicinity of any source
of heat, such as an open flame in the event the built-in battery leaks liquid or emits an unusual
odor. Continued use of your Expansion Unit under either of these conditions could cause
ignition (i.e., fire) of the leaked battery liquid, or rupture.
a Never touch any fluid that might leak from the built-in battery. Such liquid when in contact with
the eyes or skin, could cause injury to the skin or eyes.
with the eyes, irrigate the eyes thoroughly with clean water and immediately seek
medical attention.
away immediately with clean water.
a Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modification to your Expansion Unit.
Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could cause bodily injury or property
damage, as well as damage to the Expansion Unit itself. Consult your store of purchase for
repair.
In the event the liquid comes into contact with the skin or clothing, wash it
Should the liquid come into contact
NOTE
a Clean terminals (metallic parts) on a regular basis with a cotton swab. Dirty terminals could affect
battery charging.
a The built-in battery discharges naturally a little at a time. If leave your Expansion Unit for a long
period of time, the built-in battery may completely discharge. Check the remaining amount of
battery power at all times, and recharge as necessary.
a Note that we cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever for the corruption or loss of data
stored on your Expansion Unit caused by malfunction or repair, or discharge of the built-in
battery.
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a A lithium ion battery is used in this Expansion Unit. When a replacement is needed, please re-
quest the dealer from whom the Expansion Unit was purchased to assist you.
a Lithium ion batteries are recyclable. When you replace your built-in battery , please request that
the repair center recycle the battery in accordance with RBRC standards. When disposing of the
battery by yourself, please call RBRC at (800) 822-8837 for tips on the proper disposal of the
lithium ion battery. Never dispose of the battery with ordinary waste.
a PC CARDs that can be used on the PC CARD Expansion Unit are modem cards and ATA cards.
For details on PC CARDs whose operation has been confirmed, visit the GENIO e web site:
GENIO e web site URL http://www.audiovox.com/pda
L Part Names
PC CARD Slot
(PC CARD Expansion Unit only)
Protrusions
Protrusions
External Connection Port
(convex side)
Battery Lamp
External Connection Port
(concave side)
AC Adapter Jack
L Checking the Contents of the Package
This package contains the following parts:
a Expansion Unit 1
a Manual (This manual) 1
a Warranty 1
L How to Charge the Expansion Unit
The Expansion Unit has a built-in advanced lithium-ion battery. This battery can be repeatedly
recharged when it runs down. For an explanation on the battery and how to charge it, refer to the
sections "Battery Charging" and "Customize Your GENIO e550G" in the GENIO e USER'S GUIDE.
For charging the battery, use the AC Adapter provided with the GENIO e.
If the Expansion Unit is attached to the GENIO e, both the Expansion Unit and the GENIO e can be
charged at the same time. During charging, the Battery Lamp lights orange. When charging is over,
the lamp changes color to green. A flashing yellow lamp indicates that charging is paused because
the operating environment is too low or too hot.
There are two ways of connecting the AC Adapter.
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