Maximizing Battery Life; Understanding The Battery Status - Intermec CN50 User Manual

Chapter 1 — Using the CN50

Maximizing Battery Life

Understanding the Battery Status

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Batteries are chemical devices. If the batteries are left sitting on a shelf
for long periods of time outside the CN50, the batteries slowly
discharge, eventually to zero if left uncharged. The battery chemistry
resists normal degradation if you store the battery in a charger as
opposed to leaving the battery in a discharged state. See the following
table for tips to maximize the life of your battery.
Battery Conservation Tips
When You Want To:
Operate the CN50 and the Low
Battery status icon appears or the
Battery light comes on.
Stop using the CN50 for 5
minutes or longer.
Store the CN50 for more than a
day.
Store the battery outside the
CN50.
A quick way to check the status of your battery is to look at the battery
icon on the CN50 Status bar.
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Do This to Save Battery Power:
Save your data and then
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Programs Shut Down. After the CN50
shuts down, remove the battery and insert
another fully charged battery. Or, you can
connect the CN50 to an external power
source.
Make sure the low battery icon is not on
the screen and that the Battery light is not
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turned on. Press to suspend the CN50.
If you are storing the CN50 for a few days,
such as over the weekend, install the
charged battery or attach the CN50 to a
power source.
If you are storing the CN50 for longer,
remove and charge the battery, then store
both the battery and the CN50 in a cool
location.
If the battery in storage is not used in
several months, you should recharge the
battery to keep it at its performance peak.
Store the batteries in a charger connected
to power.
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