User's Manual

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Section 9. Optional Equipment and Accessories
79-0003-003 22 October 1999
Indicator Lights
Green Red Description
On On Power up. No battery installed.
Blinking Off Charging battery.
On Off Charging complete.
On Blinking Battery problem. Use Battery Status
to check the condition of the battery.
Blinking Blinking Charger problem.
Vehicle Adapter
The Vehicle Adapter is an optional device that supplies power from the
vehicle battery to operate the computer and charge the battery installed
in the unit. It typically connects to the vehicle battery using the
cigarette lighter socket.
To prevent possible damage to the battery, the system will not allow the
battery to charge at extreme temperatures. Be aware of the following
charging characteristics, especially if the computer is left unattended in
a closed vehicle.
Temperature Charging Activity
<5°C (<41°F) Battery will not charge
>45°C (>113°F) Slow charge mode
>50°C (>122°F) Maintenance charge
CAUTION
There are no user-replaceable parts within the vehicle adapter, so
do not open the adapter case. The adapter is internally protected. It
resets automatically if there is a power fault.
The operating temperature for this device is -20°C to +60°C (-4°F
to +140°F). Operating the vehicle adapter outside of this
temperature range may damage the battery.