Charging & Communications - CipherLab CP30 Series Reference Manual

CHARGING & COMMUNICATIONS
The main and backup batteries may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first
receive the package, you will need to charge the main battery to full before using the
mobile computer. Instead of direct charging, you may use a cradle or charger to charge
the mobile computer or backup batteries.
You can also have both the main and backup batteries charged at the same time via a
cradle or charger.
Charging Time
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Main battery: It takes approximately 4 hours to charge the main battery to full. The LED
above the screen is red while charging and will turn green when charging is done.
Backup battery: Supports for RTC retention when main battery is not existent. It
takes over 1 hour to charge the backup battery to full. A full backup battery is
available for about 90days.
Charging Temperature
 It is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal
performance.
 Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 35°C.
Operation on Battery Power
 When 802.11b/g, GSM/GPRS, and BT are all enabled on battery power, the main battery
charge will drop down substantially.
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In order to prevent a cold boot after the battery is drained out, we suggest that you keep a
fresh battery for replacement or connect the mobile computer to an external power.
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