Charging The Battery Pack; Disposing Of The Nicad Battery Pack - Intermec Janus 2010 User Manual

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Learning How to Use the Reader

Charging the Battery Pack

You can recharge the NiCad battery pack using any of these JANUS 2010
accessories:
• Communications dock
• Battery charger
• Optical link adapter connected to a power supply
You do not need to discharge the battery pack every time before recharging the
battery pack. Only discharge the battery pack if you notice problems with the
battery pack's ability to hold a charge. The communications dock and battery
charger use a charging method that maximizes battery life and prevents the
loss of battery capacity due to the memory effect associated with NiCad
batteries. For help about charging battery packs, see the accessory quick
reference guides.
Note: Battery packs charged in a room temperature of 68°F (20°C) have a higher
charge capacity and more charging cycles than battery packs charged at a higher
temperature.

Disposing of the NiCad Battery Pack

The materials used in the construction of the JANUS 2010 battery pack are
recyclable. Intermec strongly urges that you recycle the battery packs when
they reach the end of their useful lives.
Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency has classified worn out or
damaged NiCad batteries or battery packs to be hazardous waste. Several
states have passed legislation that prohibits discarding these batteries into the
municipal waste stream.
If you have any question on how to recycle or dispose of the NiCad battery
packs, contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management office.
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