Itronix T5200 User Manual page 79

The Vehicle Cradle is designed with a standard serial port so you
can connect external devices such as a printer or modem. Specify
COM1 when you select the communications port in your applica-
tion. Connect the external device to the serial port on the back of
the cradle, and then place the mobile computer onto the vehicle
cradle. You can install or remove the computer from the vehicle
Pull the lever out to turn off Vehicle Cradle charging at the
end of each work day to prevent draining the voltage in your
vehicle's battery below starting levels.
cradle without connecting or disconnecting a printer or modem
cable from the cradle.
As an option, an external RF antenna also can be connected to the
cradle using the TNC RF connector on the back. Contact your
supervisor or your organization's help desk for information about
using an external antenna.