User's Manual

Chapter 1 — Using the Computer
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The Battery Status LED below your CN50 display indicates the
charging status of your battery.
Using the Keypad
Use the following sections to understand how to use the keypad. For
information on remapping the keypad, you can download the Device
IDL Resource Kit from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com/
idl.
The CN50 comes with a numeric keypad or a QWERTY keypad. The
QWERTY keypad is designed for applications that require primary
input of alphabetic data. This keypad also provides special characters,
numbers, symbols, and functions by pressing color-coded key
sequences.
The numeric keypad is for applications that require mainly numeric
data. This keypad also lets you enter special characters, including the
alphabet, by pressing color-coded key sequences.
Understanding the Battery Status LED
LED State Description
Steady green when the CN50 is
connected to external power
The battery is more than 97% charged.
Blinking red The battery is low. CN50 goes into
Suspend mode. Charge or replace the
battery.
Steady red when the CN50 is
connected to external power
The battery is charging.
Steady red when the CN50 is
not connected to external
power
The software is not working properly.
Steady amber The battery is missing or is unable to
charge because the temperature is outside
of the charging range.
Off The CN50 is not on external power and the
battery is operating normally.