VST SCHG3, SCH3400, SCH1400, SCH5000, SCH500 User Manual

VST Charger

Compatibility

Model Batteries supported Battery Type
SCHG3 PowerBook G3 Series only Li-Ion
SCH3400 PowerBook 3400 Li-Ion

PowerBook 3500, G3 Li-Ion
PowerBook 5300 NiMH

PowerBook 190 NiMH
SCH1400 PowerBook 1400 only NiMH
SCH5000 PowerBook 5300 Li-Ion, NiMH

PowerBook 190 NiMH
SCH500 PowerBook 500 NiMH

For the Charger 500

Charging Modes:

Yellow: The yellow light remains on during all charge phases. The charger

charges one battery at a time, indicated by a solid yellow light. If two
batteries are inserted, a flashing yellow light will indicate which battery
is waiting to charge. When the battery is fully charged, the yellow light
flashes with all four green lights remaining on continuously.

Green: The four green lights indicate percentage charged.
Red: A red light indicates a battery error.

Conditioning:

Conditioning takes slightly longer than just charging and is required occasionally
to eliminate the memory effect. Conditioning completely discharges the
battery and then fully charges it. The most efficient way to condition the
battery is to remove the empty or nearly empty battery from the PowerBook,
insert it in the Charger and press the conditioning button. When the button
is depressed, the red light will go on and the yellow charging light will go off.
If the battery is more than 25% charged when placed in the Charger, the user
will need to press the conditioning button for about three seconds to initiate
the discharge process.

Recalibration:

Note: Recalibration includes a conditioning cycle.

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Recalibration is recommended approximately once per month and includes a
conditioning cycle. Recalibration takes longer than charging and conditioning
alone. To recalibrate a battery, insert it into the Charger and wait until it is fully
charged (all four green lights will be on and the yellow light will be flashing),
then press and hold the button for approximately three seconds. The red light
will come on and the other lights will go off. Do not disturb the battery and
Charger during the recalibration process. The recalibration process takes about
4-4.5 hours per battery.

Getting Started

1. Place the Charger on a flat, stable surface, making sure the vents are free

and clear. Plug the Apple®AC adapter into the back of the charger. Once
plugged in, the charger’s LED(s) will light sequentially, then flash on/off.
This is a self test to verify the charger is functioning properly.

2. Insert one or two batteries into the slots.

3. The colors (yellow, green and red) of the LED(s) indicate the charging

modes.

Note: Spare batteries should be left in the charger when not in use.

The charger will keep the batteries fully charged and ready for use.

Charging Modes

For the PowerBook G3 Series Charger,

If you are unable to differentiate the colors, each charging mode also has a
unique flashing sequence, indicated in parenthesis, that lets you know the sta­tus of your battery.

Yellow: The charger charges one battery at a time, indicated by a solid yel­low light. If two batteries are inserted, a flashing yellow light will indicate
which battery is waiting to charge.

Green: A green light (quick flash) indicates a battery is fully charged.
Red: A red light (two quick flashes) indicates a battery error.

For the Charger 3400, Charger 1400 and Charger 5300,

Yellow: The yellow light remains on during all charge phases. The charger

charges one battery at a time, indicated by a solid yellow light. If two
batteries are inserted, a flashing yellow light will indicate which battery
is waiting to charge. When the battery is fully charged, the yellow light
flashes with the green light remaining on continuously.

Green: A green light indicates a battery is fully charged.
Red: A red light indicates a battery error.

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Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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VST Technologies, Inc., 125 Nagog Park, Acton, Massachusetts 01720

Limited Wa rr a n t y

VST Technologies, Inc. warrants its products to be free of defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 1 year from the date of
purchase. During this period, VST Technologies, Inc. will, at its option, repair or
replace the products at no charge for parts or labor when the products are returned
postage paid. All returns require a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
number, a dated proof of purchase and a letter explaining the problem. VST
Technologies, Inc. will not be responsible for items returned without an RMA or
improperly packaged. Before returns are made, contact Technical Support at (978)
635-8200, 125 Nagog Park, Acton, MA 01720 or email us at [e-mail].

This warranty does not apply if the products have been altered, disassembled, or
subjected to abuse, accidental damage, or misuse. This warranty excludes incidental
or consequential damage resulting from the use of this product. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above information may not apply. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties
expressed or implied and no person is authorized to assume for VST Technologies,
Inc. any other liability in connection with this product. Any implied warranty of mer­chantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited to the duration of the above
warranties. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply.

E l e c t ronic Compliance

Federal Communications Commission

Verified to comply with FCC Rules for Radiated and Conducted Emission, Part 15, Subpart B, for
Class BEquipment.

EC-EMC Declaration of Conformity

We VST Technologies

125 Nagog Park
Acton, MA 01720

declare under sole responsibility that the Charger model numbers

SCHG3, SCHG303, SCH3400, SCH3403, BAT1402, BAT1403, SCH5000 & SCH1000

to which this declaration relates, meet the essential requirements and are in conformity with the
relevant EC Directives listed below using the relevant section following EC standards and other
normative documents:

EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Essential health and safety re q u i rements relating to electromagnetic compatibility
EN 55022 (1987) Class B
Limits and methods of measurements of Radio interf e rence characteristics of information technology

e q u i p m e n t
IEC 801-2 (1991)
E l e c t rostatic discharge re q u i rements for industrial process measurement and control equipment
EC 801-3 (1984)
Radiated electromagnetic field re q u i rements for industrial process measurement and control equipment
IEC 801-4 (1988)
Electrical fast transients for industrial process measurement and control equipment
EN 50082-1 (1992)
EC generic immunity re q u i rements, category A&B
The CE marking has been affixed on the device according to article 10 of the EC Directive 89/336/EEC.

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