Replace Main Battery - CipherLab RS51 Reference Manual

2.1.3. REPLACE MAIN BATTERY

When main battery level is low, follow the steps below to replace the main battery.
SHUT DOWN TO REPLACE THE MAIN BATTERY
Shut the device down to replace the main battery, please:
1) Make sure the sub battery (backup battery) and the new main
battery are fully-charged.
2) Press and hold the
computer.
3) Tap " " in the pop-up menu. The mobile computer will
Power off
power off.
4) Follow the steps as
remove the main battery and replace it with the new one.
BATTERY SWAP
RS51 mobile computer's backup battery supplies system power during battery swap. When
the battery (with cover) is removed, the system will enter suspend mode and not wake up
until battery cover is put back and the power button is pressed. Please refer to "
" to make sure the sub battery is fully charged before battery swap process.
Battery Alert
1) Press and hold the power button on the top end of the mobile
computer, and select "
menus. The system will prepare to enter suspend mode with the
red Status LED on the front panel lit.
2) Observe the red light on the front panel; as it goes off, the device
is in complete suspend mode and Main battery is ready to be
replaced. Fellow the steps described in
to remove the battery and replace it with the new one.
Battery
3) When the main battery is removed, system can stay in suspend
mode at least 5 minutes. Please replace with a fully-charged main
battery as soon as possible.
4) Make sure the battery latch is properly locked before pressing the
power button to wake up the mobile computer from suspend
mode.
Warning:
Please do not perform a battery swapping before the mobile computer's OS is ready. Removing
the battery cover during powering up your mobile computer may cause system failure.
on the side of the mobile
power button
Installing/ Removing Battery
" and then "
Battery Swap
Using the RS51 Mobile Computer
describes to
" in the pop-up
OK
Installing/ Removing
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