Product specifications

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Power
Using Battery Power
Your WayPoint
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PDA features a main battery and a backup battery.
MAIN BATTERY
When fully charged, the main battery will provide enough power for up to 8 hours use under
normal operating conditions, if utilized for standard PDA functions with minimum backlight
use. However, the actual battery life is dependent on the type of use as some functions, such as
the backlight, raise power consumption considerably.
The main battery is charged whenever AC power is connected, even if you decide to continue to
operate the WayPoint PDA. However, connecting to AC power with the WayPoint PDA turned
off results in a much faster charge time.
BACKUP BATTERY
The backup battery will ensure that no data or settings are lost when the main battery is removed
or runs out of charge.
The backup battery is charged from the main battery or from the AC supply when the unit is
connected to the power outlet. When the main battery is removed, the backup battery maintains
power to the memory of your WayPoint PDA so that no data or settings are lost.
When the main battery is removed the backup battery maintains power to memory for at least 5
minutes to permit swapping the battery. If the main battery goes flat but is not removed, data and
settings are maintained for 72 hours.
Your WayPoint PDA will automatically go into sleep mode when the main battery is removed
and cannot be awakened until the main battery has been replaced.
BLUETOOTH GPS BATTERY
The WayPoint 200 includes a Bluetooth GPS receiver that can run from its built-in rechargeable
battery. When fully charged, it can provide more than 8 hours of continuous use. It has a
charging indicator lamp that will remain off unless charging is need. When the charging light
lights, discontinue use of the GPS receiver until it can be charged as reception and accuracy
cannot be assured.
Using AC Power
Connecting your WayPoint PDA to the AC power supply offers an alternative to using battery
power. As well as allowing unlimited use of the WayPoint PDA while you stay connected, AC
power also charges the battery, ensuring that the WayPoint PDA is ready for future mobile use.