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Charging the Battery
Charging the Main Battery
Before using the MC55 for the first time, charge the main battery until the amber Charging/Battery Status LED
remains lit (see Table 1-1 on page 1-5 for charge status indications). To charge the MC55, use a cable or a cradle
with the appropriate power supply. For information about the accessories available for the MC55, see Chapter 2,
Accessories.
For cable and cradle setup and charging procedures see Chapter 2, Accessories for more information.
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USB Charging Cable
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Charge Only Cable
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Single Slot USB Cradle
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Four Slot Charge Only Cradle
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Four Slot Ethernet Cradle.
To charge the main battery:
1. Connect the charging accessory to the appropriate power source.
2. Insert the MC55 into a cradle or attach to a cable. The MC55 begins charging. The Charging/Battery Status
LED blinks amber while charging, then turns solid amber when fully charged. See Table 1-1 for charging
indications.
The 2400 mAh battery fully charges in approximately four hours and the 3600 mAh battery fully charges in
approximately six hours.
CAUTION Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines on page 7-2.
Table 1-1
LED Charge Indicators
Charging/Battery
Status LED
Indication
Off MC55 is not charging.
MC55 is not inserted correctly in the cradle or connected to a power source.
Charger/cradle is not powered.
Slow Blinking Amber
(1 blink every 2 seconds)
MC55 is charging.
Solid Amber Charging complete.
Note: When the battery is initially inserted in the MC55, the amber LED flashes
once if the battery power is low or the battery is not fully inserted.
Fast Blinking Amber
(2 blinks/second)
Charging error, e.g.:
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Temperature is too low or too high.
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Charging has gone on too long without completion (typically eight hours).
Single Blink Amber (when
Power button pressed)
Battery depleted.
Blinking Amber (when
Power button pressed)
Battery over-temperature condition.
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