Charging the Battery Pack
The AC adaptor is used not only to supply power from the AC power outlet but
also to charge the battery pack. The battery pack is also charged while the
Rugged PDA is in use (power is on) if the AC adaptor (provided) is connected with
the battery pack inserted in the Rugged PDA.
A warning label like the one shown below is affixed to the battery pack. This
warning label is intended to make you aware of possible dangers that you should
always keep in mind whenever handling the battery pack.
• Charge the battery in a location where the temperature is between
• If the battery is correctly charged, but the Rugged PDA operates for
• The battery pack may become warm while it is being charged or be-
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• Never dispose of the battery by incineration and
never expose it to heat.
• Never try to take the battery apart or otherwise try to
modify it.
• Never allow (+) and (-) battery terminate to become
shorted. For details, refer to Hardware Manual.
0˚C to 40˚C. Charging the battery in an extremely cold location or in
direct sunlight causes the battery to deteriorate or to leak fluid.
only a short time, the battery pack may have reached the end of its
service life. If this happens, you need a new one to replace with the
run-down battery pack.
ing used. This is normal for the battery pack and is not a malfunction.
The internal backup battery and the battery pack (main battery) have
low capacity remained at time of purchase. Fully charge the batteries
before using the Rugged PDA for the first time.
DANGER!