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Hardware Setup
Charging the SPS 3000 and iPAQ Using the Cradle
1. Insert the iPAQ into the SPS 3000 (see Inserting the iPAQ into the SPS 3000 on
page 2-1).
2. Insert the assembled units into the cradle (see Inserting the iPAQ and SPS 3000
into the Cradle on page 2-2).
3. Connect one end of the AC adapter into a power outlet and the other end into the
power port on the cradle (see Figure 2-5).
Figure 2-5. Connecting Cradle Power
4. A flashing amber LED on the iPAQ indicates charging is in progress. When the
amber LED becomes constant, the iPAQ (main) battery is fully charged . The SPS
3000 (external) battery begins charging at this time.
Display the Power settings screen to view charging status (see Checking Battery Power on
page 2-7).
Note:The SPS 3000 batt ery begins charging only after the iPAQ (main)
battery is fully charged. The total charge time for both batteries ca n
take up to 5 hours when both batteries are completely discharged .
Cradle Power Port