Accessories 3 - 3

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Provides USB connection through the USB pass-through port for communication with a USB device, such as
a host computer (cradle USB communication cable is available). For communication setup procedures, refer
to the MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 Integrator Guide.
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Charges the mobile computer’s Li-ion battery.
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Charges a spare Li-ion battery.
Battery Charging
The Single Slot Serial/USB cradle can charge the mobile computer’s main Li-ion battery and a spare Li-io n battery
simultaneously.
To charge the mobile computer:
1. Connect the Single Sot Serial/USB cradle to a power source.
2. Firmly press the mobile computer into the mobile computer slot. The mobile computer’s Charge LED indicates
the mobile computer battery charging status.
3. When charging is completed, hold the cradle with one hand and lift the mobile computer out of the cradle with
the other hand.
To charge the spare Li-ion battery:
1. Connect the Single Sot Serial/USB cradle to a power source.
2. Align the battery contacts as shown on the cradle. Note the polarity icon on the battery.
3. Insert the battery into the battery slot noting the battery polarity.
4. Gently press down on the battery to ensure proper contact.
The cradle spare battery charging LED (see Figure 3-1 on page 3-2) indicates the spare battery charging status.
See Table 3-1 for charging status indications.
To remove the spare battery, pull the battery away from the mobile computer slot and lift the battery out of the slot.
The Li-ion battery charges in less than four hours.
NOTE Re-chargeable AAA batteries do not charge in the mobile computer when the mobile computer is placed
in the Single Slot Serial/USB cradle.
To charge the battery for your mobile device, battery and charger temperatures must be between +32° F
and +104° F (0° C to +40° C).
Table 3-1
LED Charging Status Indicators
LED Indication
Mobile Computer Charging (LED on mobile computer)
Off Mobile computer not in cradle; mobile computer not placed correctly; cradle is not
powered, or environment is outside the battery charging temperature range.
Slow Blinking Amber Mobile computer is charging.
Solid Amber Charging complete.
Spare Battery Charging (LED on cradle)