Getting Started 1 - 5

Figure 1-5
Inserting the Battery
Charging the Battery

Charging the Main Battery

Before using the MC65 for the first time, charge the main battery until the amber Char ging/Battery Status LED
remains lit (see Table 1-1 on page 1-6 for charge status indications). To charge the MC65, use a cable or a cradle
with the appropriate power supply. For information about the accessories available for the MC65, see Chapter 10,
Accessories.
The MC65 is equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charge s from the fully-charged main
battery. When using the MC65 for the first time, the backup battery requires approximately 36 hours to fully charge.
This is also true any time the backup battery is discharged, which occ urs when the main battery is removed for
several hours. The backup battery retains RAM data in memory for at least 15 minutes (at room temperature) when
the MC65’s main battery is removed. When the MC65 reaches a very low battery state, the c ombination of main
battery and backup battery retains RAM data in memory for at least 48 hours.
For cable and cradle setup and charging procedures refer to the MC65 Inte grator Guide.
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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:
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Battery
Battery Release Latch
CAUTION Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines on page
11-2.