Chapter 2: Basic Checkout; Preparing Neo For Operation; The Battery; Charging The Main Battery - Psion Teklogix PX750 User Manual

2.1

Preparing NEO For Operation

2.1.1

The Battery

NEO is powered with a 3000 mAh Lithium-ion Battery, Model No. WA3020, and is com-
patible with battery Model No. WA3006.
Warning: Before charging the battery, it is critical that you review the safety guidelines

2.1.1.1 Charging The Main Battery

Battery packs shipped from the factory are charged to approximately 40% and must be fully
charged prior to use. Batteries can be charged using a variety of docking stations along with
a NEO internal charger. When using the internal charger, a suitable power source is required.
All docking stations are described in Chapter 6: "Peripheral Devices & Accessories" begin-
ning on page 187.
Note: In order to maintain the NEO real time clock for three days, a battery must be
charged for at least two hours while installed in the hand-held; however, if you are
charging a spare battery (not installed in the hand-held), the real time clock three
day backup cannot be maintained until a charged battery is installed in the hand-
held computer for at least two hours.
2.1.2

Backup Battery Power

A super capacitor provides a minimum of 10 minutes of suspend mode backup power to
NEO to protect data while you swap in a new battery; all unnecessary draws on power such
as the display and CPU are shut down to preserve power.
Important: When you initially power up the hand-held, leave the battery in the unit for a
2.2

Switching NEO On And Off

2.2.1

Installing The Battery And Switching The Unit On

• Push the release latch at the base of the battery cover to unlatch it. Remove the
battery cover.
in the 'NEO Hand-Held Computer (Model No. PX750) Regulatory &
Warranty Guide', PN 8000175.
minimum of 2 minutes to allow the super capacitor to reach full capacity.
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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout

Preparing NEO For Operation

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