Accessories 4 - 5
Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle
The Single Slot Serial/USB cradle:
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Provides 5.4VDC power for operating the mobile computer, charging the battery and charging a spare
battery.
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Provides a serial port and a USB port for data communication between the mobile computer and a host
computer or other serial devices (e.g., a printer).
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Synchronizes information between the mobile computer and a host computer. With customized or third party
software, it can also synchronize the mobile computer with corporate databases.
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Provides serial connection through the serial pass-through port for communication with a serial device, such
as a host computer. For communication setup procedures, refer to the MC31XX Mobile Computer Integrator
Guide.
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Provides USB connection through the USB pass-through port for communication with a USB device, such as
a host computer. For communication setup procedures, refer to the MC31XX Mobile Computer Integrator
Guide.
Battery Charging
The Single Slot Serial/USB cradle can charge the mobile computer main battery and a spare battery
simultaneously.
To charge the mobile computer:
1. Slide the mobile computer into the mobile computer slot. The mobile computer amber Charge LED Indicator,
indicates the mobile computer battery charging status. The Standard Battery charges in less than five hours
and the Extended Life Battery charges in less than eight hours. See Table 4-2 for charging status indications.
CAUTION Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines on page 5-2.