Charging The Main Battery; Charging Spare Batteries - Symbol MC9000-G Product Reference Manual

• 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 Serial/USB Cradle on
• Four Slot Spare Battery Charger on
• Universal Battery Charger (UBC) on
To achieve the best battery life in mobile computers with multiple radios, turn
off the radios that are not being used. This can be accomplished via the
SetDevicePower() API (refer to the SMDK Help File for Symbol Mobile
Computers) or via the Control Panel application (tap Start - 9000 Demo - Ctl
Panel icon).

Charging the Main Battery

You can charge the main battery in the mobile computer using a cradle, the CAM with a charging
cable, or the MSR with the appropriate power supply.
1. Ensure the accessory used to charge the main battery is connected to the appropriate power
source (see Chapter 10, Accessories
2. Insert the mobile computer into a cradle or attach the appropriate snap-on module.
3. The mobile computer starts to charge automatically. The amber charge LED, in the Indicator
LED Bar, lights to show the charge status. See
The main battery usually fully charges in less than four hours.
Table 1-1. Mobile Computer LED Charge Indicators
LED
Off
Fast Blinking Amber
Slow Blinking Amber
Solid Amber

Charging Spare Batteries

The mobile computer has three accessories that can be used to charge spare batteries.
page 10-11.
page 10-19
page
for setup information).
Mobile computer not in cradle/CAM/MSR; mobile computer not placed correctly;
charger is not powered.
Error in charging; check placement of the mobile computer.
Mobile computer is charging.
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.
10-30.
Table 1-1 for charging indications.
Indication
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