Optelec ClearReader
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6. Power and battery use
Checking the battery status
Press the Back and Forward buttons together to check the battery status. The ClearReader
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will
announce the status in percentage, where 100% means a fully charged battery. If the battery is
low, please charge the battery with the dedicated power supply.
Charging the ClearReader
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battery
To charge the ClearReader
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, connect the mains adaptor supplied in the box to the power
connector located at the rear side of the unit. Plug the other side of the adaptor into a power
outlet.
Charging the ClearReader
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takes approximately 3 hours. A fully charged ClearReader
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can
operate for approximately 5 hours. Please note that, for safety reasons, only the adaptor
supplied by Optelec should be used to charge the ClearReader
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.
Extending the battery life
To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity, disconnect the ClearReader
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from the
power source at least once a month and operate it on battery power until the battery pack is
empty.