User's Manual

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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. LED #2 flashes.
3. When the battery is fully charged, LED #2 will be on steady.
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Communicating with Other Devices
Connect the external device to either of the USB ports on the back of the cradle, and then place the
GoBook MAX onto the vehicle cradle. You can install or remove the computer from the vehicle cradle
without connecting or disconnecting the cables from the cradle.
Important
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A temperature of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to +104°F) is recommended when charging batteries
with the vehicle cradle. Batteries may not charge successfully outside this temperature
range. The battery will not charge at >45°C (113°F).
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If you charge your battery daily, rely on the gas gauge reading to determine battery
capacity. The gas gauge displayed by the Battery Slope may show that the battery is full,
but charging continues. This happens because the charging process is trying to put a little
more capacity into the battery. External power can be removed at this time since the
battery is virtually full.
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If your battery is new or has not been used for several weeks, rely on the indicator light to
determine when the battery is fully charged. The gas gauge is unreliable in these cases; it
may read 100 percent, but the actual capacity is only 10 percent.
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GoBook MAX Help
4/16/2003
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