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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 battery state, the combination of main battery and backup battery
retains data in memory for at least 72 hours.
Batteries must be charged within the 32° to 104° F (0° to +40° C) ambient temperature range.
The following accessories can be used to charge batteries:
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Cradles (and a power supply):
• Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle
• Four Slot Cradles.
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Cables (and a power supply):
• USB Client Charge Cable
• Serial (RS232) Charge Cable.
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Spare Battery Chargers (and a power supply):
• Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle
• Four Slot Spare Battery Charger
• Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter.
To charge the mobile computer using the cradles:
1. Insert the mobile computer into a cradle. See Chapter 4, Accessories for accessory setup.
2. The mobile computer starts to charge automatically. The amber Charge LED Indicator indicates the charge
status. See Table 1-2 on page 1-8 for charging indications.
To charge the mobile computer using the cables:
1. Connect the MC3000 Communication/Charge Cable to the appropriate power source and connect to the
mobile computer. See Chapter 4, Accessories for accessory setup.
2. The mobile computer starts to charge automatically. The amber Charge LED Indicator indicates 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 LED Charge Indicators
LED Indication
Off Mobile computer not placed correctly in the cradle; charge cable not connected correctly;
charger is not powered.
Fast Blinking Amber Error in charging; check placement of the mobile computer.
Slow Blinking Amber Mobile computer is charging.
Solid Amber Charging complete.
Note: When the battery is initially inserted in the mobile computer, the amber LED
flashes once if the battery power is low or the battery is not fully inserted.
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