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memory backup battery requires approximately 20 hours to fully charge. Do not remove the main battery from the
mobile computer for 15 hours to ensure that the memory backup battery fully charges. If the main battery is
removed from the mobile computer or the main battery is fully discharged, the memory backup battery completely
discharges in several hours.
When the main battery reaches a very low state, the combination of main battery and backup battery retains data in
memory for at least 72 hours.
Use the following accessories to charge the Li-ion battery:
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Cradles:
• Single Slot Serial/USB cradle
• Four Slot USB cradle.
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Cables (and a power supply):
• USB Client Charge cable
• RS232 Charge cable.
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Spare Battery Charger:
• Single Slot Serial/USB cradle.
To charge the mobile computer Li-ion and backup batteries, use a cradle or a charge cable. The charge cable
requires a Symbol approved power supply.
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Cradles
Insert the mobile computer into a cradle. See Chapter 3, Accessories for accessory setup. The mobile
computer starts to charge automatically. The Charge LED lights to indicate the charge status. See Table 1-2
for charging indications.
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Cables
Connect a charge cable to the appropriate power source and connect the other end of the charge cable to
the mobile computer. See Chapter 3, Accessories for accessory setup. The mobile computer starts to charge
automatically. The Charge LED lights to indicate the charge status. See Table 1-2 for charging indications.
NOTE Do not remove the main battery within the first 15 hours of use. If the main battery is removed before the
backup battery is fully charged, data may be lost.
Table 1-2
Mobile Computer Charging LED Indicator
Status Indication
Off Mobile computer is not placed correctly in the cradle; charge cable is not connected
correctly; charger is not powered.
Slow Blinking Amber Mobile computer is charging.
Solid Amber Charging is complete.
Note: When the Li-ion battery is initially inserted in the mobile computer, the Charge
LED flashes once if the battery power is low or the battery is not fully inserted.