Chapter 6. Maintaining The Series 3800; Batteries; Battery Life - Symbol Series 3800 Reference Manual

Batteries

The Series 3800 terminal is powered by a rechargeable nickel cadmium (NiCd) battery pack
or one 9-volt alkaline battery installed in the alkaline battery adapter. Fully charged, the
NiCd battery pack provides up to 8 hours of continuous operation.
The NiCd battery pack is recharged by:
placing a 3800 with the battery installed in a 3860, 3865, or 3866 cradle for 7 hours,
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or
by connecting the terminal to a PC Adapter, or
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by placing the battery pack in a battery slot on the 3860 or 3865.
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Note: The terminal can be used while the battery is being charged in the
3860 CCM or connected to the PC Adapter.

Battery Life

Battery life is affected by many factors, including
scanning
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radio communications
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very high or very low operating temperatures
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backlighting use
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battery age.
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