User's Manual
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T5200 Users Manual
Important
• A temperature of 0º to +50º Celsius (32º to +122º Fahrenheit) is
recommended when charging batteries with the Vehicle Cradle.
Batteries may not charge successfully outside this temperature
range.
To charge a battery installed in the T5200 computer
1. Place the computer onto the Vehicle Cradle, making sure it is
securely latched.
2. The vehicle cradle automatically begins fast charging the
battery.
Communicating with Other Devices
The Vehicle Cradle is designed with a standard serial port so you
can connect external devices such as a printer or modem. Specify
COM1 when you select the communications port in your applica-
tion. Connect the external device to the serial port on the back of
the cradle, and then place the mobile computer onto the vehicle
cradle. You can install or remove the computer from the vehicle
CAUTION
• 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.
• 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.