Charging The Main Battery - Symbol MC9000-K/S Reference Manual

• Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle on
• Vehicle 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) or via the Control Panel
application (tap Start - 9000 Demo - Ctl Panel icon).

Charging the Main Battery

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 12, 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
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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.
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Table 1-1 for charging indications.
Indication
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