Loading and Removing the Battery Pack

Your Handheld Terminal uses two types of battery: a battery pack and a memory backup battery.

The battery pack is used to power normal operations and to store data, while the memory backup battery (built-in) provides the power required to maintain memory contents when the battery pack power is unable to supply power for some reason.

When the battery pack power goes low, immediately charge it or replace it with a charged battery pack.

You can use either Dual Battery Charger, Cradle-type Battery Charger, USB Cradle, or Ethernet Cradle to charge a battery pack. See the respective user’s guides for information about how to charge.

Important!

ξRemaining capacity on a battery pack when you purchase it may be depleted due to testing at the factory or natural discharge during shipment and storage. Be sure to charge the battery pack before you use it.

ξThe life of a battery pack is limited, and charging a battery pack causes it to gradually lose its ability to maintain the charge. If your battery pack seems to require charging very frequently, it probably means it is time to purchase a new one.

ξIf a battery pack is used past the end of its service life, it may swell up in size. In such a case, replace the battery pack with a new one.

ξWhen the battery pack is attached, it takes 30 minutes for the backup battery to obtain enough charge for maintaining memory (RAM) contents for 10 minutes. It takes four days for the backup battery to achieve a full charge.

ξBefore replacing the battery pack, make sure that the power on the Handheld Terminal is completely shut down. When you turn off the Handheld Terminal, there is the case that the screen is off, but the Indicator 2 is still blinking.

This indicates that the power off process of the GSM function has not been finished yet. If this is the case, never remove the battery pack cover until the indicator is turned off.

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