APC UPB50 User Manual

3. Press the Status button to make the changes effective. This  
will also turn on the UPB50. If this is the first time using the  
battery, connect a notebook power adapter to the UPB50.  
Refer to Section C. Charging the Battery.  
Safety Precautions  
Please read the following warnings carefully before using the  
UPB50. Use the product according to the procedures outlined in this  
manual.  
Discharge  
Press the Status button to display the discharge  
status. The LED indicators will illuminate and  
display the remaining charge level. The number of  
LEDs that light up indicate the level of discharge  
as described in Figure 2.  
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B. Selecting the Correct Tips  
Plug: Each is marked with an uppercase letter that corresponds to  
the notebook computer models listed in the Universal Notebook  
Battery Compatibility Guide. It is used to connect output power from  
the UPB50 to the input DC voltage port on your notebook.  
Warnings:  
Sleep Mode  
When the UPB50 has been stored or has not  
been attached to a notebook computer for 15  
minutes or more, it will enter Sleep Mode status.  
To wake up the battery, press the Status button  
for 1~3 second(s) and then release. The status  
indicators will illuminate, showing the battery is on  
and ready for use.  
Caution: Burn Hazard  
50-Watt-Hour  
Universal Notebook Battery  
Jack: Each is marked with a lowercase letter that corresponds to the  
notebook computer models listed in the Universal Notebook Battery  
Compatibility Guide. It is used to connect the UPB50 to a power  
source such as your notebook power adapter or any APC Universal  
Power Adapter (sold separately).  
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of this  
product.  
Do not store outside of the following temperature range:  
o
o
(UPB50)  
-4~140 F (-20~60 C).  
o
Do not operate outside of the following range: 32~104 F  
Example: IBM® X31 uses Plug “B” and Jack “b”. See Figure 1.  
Figure 2: LED Status Indications  
Status  
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(0~40 C), as this will damage or reduce the life of the battery.  
Do not allow this product to come in contact with water or  
other liquids. If any liquid should reach the interior of the  
battery, immediately unplug the battery from your notebook.  
Continued use of the battery is not recommended, and may  
result in fire or electric shock.  
C. Charging the Battery  
When  
Charging  
When  
Discharging  
User’s Manual  
Display  
Indicators  
Lit  
Once the output voltage setting and appropriate plugs / jacks have  
been selected, APC recommends fully charging the UPB50 prior to  
use. See Figure 1.  
All LEDs  
off  
Fully charged  
1. Attach the plug to the UPB50 output power connector.  
2. Attach the jack to the UPB50 input power connector.  
Introduction  
Do not expose the battery to a direct flame or heat source, as  
the battery may explode.  
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3
2
1
85 ~ 100%  
55 ~ 85%  
25 ~ 55%  
85 ~ 100%  
55 ~ 85%  
25 ~ 55%  
Thank you for purchasing APC’s 50-Watt-Hour Universal Notebook  
Battery (UPB50). This slim, lightweight external battery pack is  
compatible with many notebook computers in the market today.  
3. Connect your notebook’s power adapter, any APC Universal  
Power Adapter, or other compatible power adapter to the  
battery.  
Prior to Use  
This user manual provides operating instructions for the UPB50.  
Please read the entire user manual prior to use and remember to  
register your product. You can do this via the enclosed warranty card  
4. The UPB50 indicators should illuminate. If not, ensure the  
power adapter is connected to a power source and the power  
source is ON. See Troubleshooting for additional details.  
Less than 25% Less than 25%  
Fully depleted  
All LEDs  
off  
Features  
Figure 1: Components  
5. Charge the UPB50 for at least three hours or until fully  
charged, prior to first use.  
Jack  
Plug  
Compact design weighs less than one pound  
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Up to four hours of additional runtime for your notebook  
D. Operation  
Input  
power  
connector  
Output  
power  
computer  
F. Changing Voltage While Battery is in Use  
When the UPB50 is properly connected to your notebook computer,  
the notebook computer will appear to be on utility power. For optimal  
battery runtime, adjust your notebook computer’s power settings.  
(Refer to notebook user manual or control panel for more information  
on changing power mode settings.)  
connector  
Two selectable output voltages  
Four LED status indicators  
Power  
connector  
If the output voltage selector switch is moved while the battery is in  
use, output power to your notebook will be interrupted. To resume  
power output, ensure that the output voltage selector switch is set to  
the correct output voltage and press the Status button for 1~3  
second(s). The status indicators will illuminate, indicating the  
UPB50 has resumed power output.  
LED status  
indicators  
Output voltage  
selector switch  
Letter coded power tips provide compatibility with most  
notebook computers in the market today  
Status  
button  
Power  
port  
Compatible with APC Universal Power Adapters  
If your notebook power adapter, APC Universal Power Adapter, or  
other compatible power adapter is removed from the UPB50, the  
UPB50 will serve as the primary power source for your notebook  
computer. If any of these notebook adapters are present, power will  
pass through the UPB50 to your notebook computer.  
Up to 70 Watts continuous power and 80 Watts peak power  
Figure 3: Typical Connection Diagram  
Inspection  
Prior to use, please check the package contents for the following  
items. If any item listed below is not in the package, please contact  
APC Customer Service at 800.800.4APC (800.800.4272).  
E. Checking the Battery Status  
A. Setting the Output Voltage  
Notebook power  
adapter  
The status of the battery is indicated by four LED status indicators  
and can be checked at any time, by pressing the Status button. The  
various battery status conditions are described below:  
Confirm that the UPB50 is compatible with your notebook computer  
by finding the corresponding model listing and voltage requirements  
in the Universal Notebook Battery Compatibility Guide. Individual  
voltage ratings can also be found on your notebook computer’s  
system label or power adapter label.  
Notebook  
computer  
Universal Notebook Battery (UPB50)  
Input / Output Power Cable  
Conversion Plug & Jack Tips  
Compatibility Guide  
AC power  
outlet  
Charge  
The LED status indicators will light up sequentially  
as each level of charge is reached. Continue  
charging until the four white indicators are lit  
together and then turn off, indicating the UPB50 is  
fully charged.  
1. Remove advisory sticker from output voltage selector switch.  
2. Slide the output voltage selector switch toward the symbol  
representing the notebook’s required voltage.  
= Notebook computers with 15V ~ 17V output  
•• = Notebook computers with 18V ~ 24V output  
Universal Notebook Battery  

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