Interface Cable Options; Charging & Communication Cradle - CipherLab 8700 Series Reference Manual

8700 Series Mobile Computer

1.7.1 INTERFACE CABLE OPTIONS

When charging by the USB cable, the standard charging current is 500 mA. However, it is
recommended that you charge the mobile computer by the external power source
through the power adapter to speed up charging the battery.
If you want to disable charging for 8700, change the charging current to 0 mA after
connecting the USB cable. Refer to
Figure 6: Using USB/RS-232 cable
Warning: It is not allowed for the mobile computer to run solely by USB power
without a battery loaded. It will display a warning message "Battery
Missing" along with an audible alert. In this case, you should install the
battery before restarting.
1.7.2 CHARGING & COMMUNICATION CRADLE
The cradle supports charging and data connection at the same time.
1) Seat the mobile computer in the cradle.
2) Connect the power supply cord to the power receptacle on the cradle.
3) Connect the adapter's wall-wart plug to a power outlet.
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3.2.10 USB Charge Current.
Push & release
Universal Power Adapter