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Figure 1-4
Removing the Battery
1. Remove the battery door.
2. Wait for five seconds.
3. Remove the battery.
Charging the Battery
CAUTION
Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery
Before using the FR68 Series for the first time, charge the main battery until the green
Charging/Battery Status LED remains lit (see
charge the FR68 Series, use a cable or a cradle with the appropriate power supply. For information
about the accessories available for the FR68 Series, see
The FR68 Series is equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charges from the
fully-charged main battery. When using the FR68 Series for the first time, the backup battery requires
approximately 36 hours to fully charge. This is also true any time the backup battery is discharged,
which occurs when the main battery is removed for several hours. The backup battery retains RAM
data in memory for at least 15 minutes (at room temperature) when the FR68 Series' main battery is
removed. When the FR68 Series reaches a very low battery state, the combination of main battery
and backup battery retains RAM data in memory for at least 48 hours.
To charge the main battery, use either a charging cable or a cradle.
Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle.
To charge the main battery:
1.
Connect the charging accessory to the appropriate power source.
2.
Insert the FR68 Series into a cradle or attach to a cable. The FR68 Series begins charging. The
Charging/Battery Status LED blinks amber while charging, then turns solid green when fully
charged. See
The 1950 mAh battery is fully charged in less than four hours, and the 3600 mAh battery, in
approximately six hours.
Removing the SIM Card
Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in
Page
120.
Table 1-2 on Page 20
for charging indications.
Table 1-2 on Page 20
for charge status indications). To
Chapter 8,
Accessories.
19
Getting Started
Battery Safety Guidelines on
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