MC3000 User Guide1-10
Spare Battery Charging There are three accessories that can be used to charge a spare battery:
• Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle
• Four Slot Spare Battery Charger
•UBC Adapter.
To charge a spare battery:
1. Connect the charging accessory to the appropriate power source. See Chapter 4, Accessories for setup instructions.
2. Insert the spare battery into the spare battery charging slot and gently press down on the battery to ensure proper contact.
The battery starts to charge automatically. The amber charge LED Indicator lights to indicate the charge status. See Chapter 4,
Accessories for charging indications. The Standard Battery usually fully charges in less than four hours and the Extended Life Battery
usually fully charges in less than six hours.
StylusUse the stylus for selecting items and entering information on the screen. The stylus functions as a pen and a mouse. Tap the touch
screen once with the stylus to select options and open menu items.
To remove the stylus, slide the stylus out of the stylus holder. To store the stylus, push the stylus back into the stylus holder.
Table 1-2. Mobile Computer LED Charge Indicators
LED Indication
Off Mobile computer not placed correctly in the cradle; charge cable not connected 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.