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50-Watt-Hour

Universal Notebook Battery

(UPB50)

User’s Manual

www.apc.com

Introduction

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. 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.

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.

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).

Example: IBM® X31 uses Plug “B” and Jack “b”. See Figure 1.

C. Charging the Battery

Once the output voltage setting and appropriate plugs / jacks have

been selected, APC recommends fully charging the UPB50 prior to

use. See Figure 1.

1. Attach the plug to the UPB50 output power connector.

2. Attach the jack to the UPB50 input power connector.

3. Connect your notebook’s power adapter, any APC Universal

Power Adapter, or other compatible power adapter to the

battery.

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.

5. Charge the UPB50 for at least three hours or until fully

charged, prior to first use.

D. Operation

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.)

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.

E. Checking the Battery Status

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:

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.

Features

• Compact design weighs less than one pound

• Up to four hours of additional runtime

for your notebook

computer

• Two selectable output voltages

• Four LED status indicators

• Letter coded power tips provide compatibility with most

notebook computers in the market today

• Compatible with APC Universal Power Adapters

• Up to 70 Watts continuous power and 80 Watts peak power

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).

• Universal Notebook Battery (UPB50)

• Input / Output Power Cable

• Conversion Plug & Jack Tips

• Compatibility Guide

Figure 2: LED Status Indications

F. Changing Voltage While Battery is in Use

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.

Figure 3: Typical Connection Diagram

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.

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.

Display

Status

Indicators

Lit

When

Charging

When

Discharging

All LEDs

off

Fully charged

4 85 ~ 100% 85 ~ 100%

3 55 ~ 85% 55 ~ 85%

2 25 ~ 55% 25 ~ 55%

1 Less than 25% Less than 25%

All LEDs

off

Fully depleted

AC power

outlet

Notebook power

adapter

Notebook

computer

Universal Notebook Battery

Safety Precautions

Please read the following warnings carefully before using the

UPB50. Use the product according to the procedures outlined in this

manual.

Warnings:

• Caution: Burn Hazard

• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of this

product.

• Do not store outside of the following temperature range:

-4~140

F (-20~60

C).

• Do not operate outside of the following range: 32~104

(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.

• Do not expose the battery to a direct flame or heat source, as

the battery may explode.

Prior to Use

This user manual provides operating instructions for the UPB50.

Please read the entire user manual prior to use and remember to

or by visiting http://warranty.apc.com and using keycode p668y.

Figure 1: Components

A. Setting the Output Voltage

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.

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

Status

button

Output

power

connector

Input

power

connector

Power

connector

Power

port

LED status

indicators

Output voltage

selector switch

Jack

Plug

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