Chargers And Docking Stations; The Keyboard; Ep10 Alpha And Numeric Keyboards - Psion EP10 User Manual

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the EP10

The Keyboard

Important: If the battery is overheated (>60° C) or if the battery capacity is very low (<100
Also keep in mind that, along with the battery, the EP10 is equipped with internal, super-capacitors that pre-
serve data stored on the EP10 for approximately 2 minutes while the battery is swapped.
3.2.4.1

Chargers and Docking Stations

Important: FOR DETAILED INFORMATION about chargers and docking stations, refer to
Lithium-Ion battery packs must be charged before use. These batteries can be charged with a variety of
chargers and docking stations. These include:
• Desktop Docking Station (Model No. RV4000) operates as both a charger and a docking station. Oper-
ating as a charger, both the battery installed in the EP10 and a spare battery can be charged
simultaneously. (see "Desktop Docking Station – Model No. RV4000" on page 200)
• Quad Docking Station (Model No. RV4004) can charge the battery of up to four EP10s inserted in the
docking station. (see "Quad Docking Station – Model No. RV4004" on page 203)
• Quad Battery Charger (Model No. RV3004) can charge up to four batteries inserted in the charger (see
"Quad Charger – Model No. RV3004" on page 205)
• USB & Charger Snap Module (Model No. RV4001) allows you to connect a micro-USB cable and a power
cable to the EP10. (see "Snap Modules – Model Nos. RV4001 & RV4002" on page 207)
• DE9 RS232 & charger Snap Module (Model No. RV4002) provides an RS-232 connection and charge
power to the EP10. (see "Snap Modules – Model Nos. RV4001 & RV4002" on page 207)
Note: Refer to "Monitoring the Battery and Maximizing Run Time" on page 28 for additional infor-
mation about the battery.
Important: To avoid damaging the battery, chargers will not begin the charge process until the
3.3 The Keyboard
3.3.1

EP10 Alpha and Numeric Keyboards

Both types of keyboards are equipped with [Talk] and [End] phone keys.
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mAh), the unit will not switch on when the [Power] button is pressed. Under the
above conditions, when AC power is applied, the EP10 will still refuse to power up;
instead, a yellow LED will begin blinking and until the battery is replaced, or in the
case of low battery capacity, the battery is charged to an acceptable level, the EP10
will not switch on.
Chapter 6: "Peripheral Devices & Accessories" beginning on page 195.
battery temperature is between 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).