Charging The Battery; Charging The Main Battery And Memory Backup Battery - Symbol MC50 Integrator Manual

1-6 MC50 Integrator Guide

Charging the Battery

Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery

Before using the mobile computer for the first time, charge the main battery for 24 hours (see
indications) using a cradle or the CAM with a charging cable.
The mobile computer is equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charges from the fully-charged main battery.
When the mobile computer is used for the first time, the backup battery requires approximately 24 hours to fully charge. This also
applies any time the backup battery is discharged, which occurs when the main battery is removed for several hours. The backup
battery retains data in memory for at least 30 minutes when the mobile computer's main battery is removed. When the mobile
computer reaches a very low battery state, the combination of main battery and backup battery retains data in memory for at least
72 hours.
Do not remove the main battery within the first 15 hours of use. If the main battery is removed before the
backup battery is fully charged, data can be lost.
Use the following accessories to charge batteries:
• Cradles: The mobile computer and spare batteries slip into a cradle for battery charging. For detailed cradle setup and
charging procedures see:
• Single Slot USB Cradle on page
• Four Slot USB Cradle on page
• Cable Adapter Module (CAM): The CAM snaps on to the mobile computer to provide charging capability, when used with
one of the accessory charging cables. For detailed setup and charging procedures see
• Chargers: The mobile computer's spare battery charging accessories are used to charge batteries that are removed from the
mobile computer. For detailed spare battery charging accessories setup and charging procedures see:
• Single Slot USB Cradle on page 2-5
• Four Slot Spare Battery Charger on page 2-13
• Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter on page
To optimize battery life in mobile computers with multiple radios, turn off radios that are not being used via
the SetDevicePower() API (see the Windows CE Help File for Symbol Terminals) or via the Control Panel
application (tap Start - MC50 - Ctl Panel icon).
To charge the main battery in the mobile computer using a cradle or the CAM with a charging cable:
1. Ensure the accessory used to charge the main battery is connected to the appropriate power source (see
Accessories for setup information).
2. Insert the mobile computer into a cradle or attach the CAM.
3. The mobile computer begins charging. The Charge LED is amber while charging, then turns green when fully charged.
2-5.
2-8.
2-19.
Table 1-2 on page 1-7 for charge status
Cable Adapter Module on page
Chapter 2,
2-16.