User Manual

Vehicle Cradle

The vehicle cradle is a vehicle-based docking station designed to safely secure the computer in the

vehicle. A standard key lock located on the front of the cradle locks the computer onto the cradle for

security purposes. You can use the vehicle cradle to:

Charge batteries

Communicate with other devices

Automatically connect to an external RF antenna

PRECAUTIONS

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There are no user-replaceable parts within the vehicle cradle, so do not open the cradle case.

The vehicle cradle is internally protected; it resets automatically if there is a power fault.

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Do not use the vehicle cradle to charge the computer battery overnight. Turn off the vehicle

cradle at the end of each work day to prevent draining the voltage in your vehicle’s battery

below starting levels.

Charging Batteries

The vehicle cradle is designed to charge the computer’s battery with voltage from the vehicle

battery while you are traveling between jobs. Follow the procedure below to charge a battery.

To charge a battery installed in the computer

1. Place the computer onto the vehicle cradle, making sure it is securely latched.

2. If charging is required it begins automatically. The Battery Power Indicator flashes.

3. When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Power Indicator remains steady.

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