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Accessories: The mobile computer’s snap-on accessories provide charging capability, when used with one of
the accessory charging cables.
• CAM
• MSR.
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Chargers: The mobile computer’s spare battery charging accessories are used to charge batteries that are
removed from the mobile computer.
• Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle
• Four Slot Spare Battery Charger
• Universal Battery Charger (UBC).
Charging the Main Battery
Charge the main battery in the mobile computer using a cradle, the CAM with a charging cable, or the MSR with
the appropriate power supply.
1. Ensure the accessory used to charge the main battery is connected to the appropriate power source (see
Chapter 2, Accessories for setup information).
2. Insert the mobile computer into a cradle or attach the appropriate snap-on module.
3. The mobile computer starts to charge automatically. The amber charge LED, in the Indicator LED Bar, lights to
show the charge status. See Table 1-2 for charging indications.
The main battery usually fully charges in less than four hours.
NOTE To achieve the best battery life in mobile computers with multiple radios, turn off the radios that are not being
used. See Turning Off the Radios on page 1-21 for more inofrmation.
Table 1-2
Mobile Computer LED Charge Indicators
LED Indication
Off Mobile computer not in cradle or the mobile computer is not attached to the CAM or MSR.
Mobile computer not placed 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.