Maximizing Battery Life; Checking The Battery Status - Intermec CK61 User Manual

Maximizing Battery Life

Checking the Battery Status

CK61 Mobile Computer User's Manual With Windows Mobile
Batteries are chemical devices. If the batteries are left sitting on a shelf
for long periods of time outside the CK61, 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 you can do to maximize the life of your battery.
Battery Conservation Tips
When You Want to:
Operate the CK61 and the
Low Battery status icon
appears or the Battery light
comes on.
Stop using the CK61 for five
minutes or longer.
Store the CK61 for more
than a day.
Store the battery outside the
CK61.
The Battery Status LED is located below the right scan button as and
indicates the status of your battery. See the following table to
understand the meanings of the lights emitted from the LED.
Chapter 1 — Using the CK61 Mobile Computer
Do This to Save Battery Power:
Press the power button to turn off the CK61.
Remove the battery and insert another fully
charged battery within ten minutes or you
may lose data. Or, you can connect the CK61
to an external power source.
Make sure the low battery icon is not on the
screen and that the Battery light is not turned
on. Press the power button to turn off the
CK61.
If you are storing the CK61 for a few days, like
over the weekend, install the charged battery
or attach the CK61 to a power source.
If you are storing the CK61 for longer, remove
and charge the battery, then store both the
battery and the CK61 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.
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