Specifications

Introduction 1 - 9
13. Run the battery service procedure. See Clearing the Battery on page 10-2 for information.
Charging the Battery
Before using the mobile computer for the first time, charge the battery. The battery fully charges in
approximately five hours.
To charge the battery:
1. Ensure the Charging cradle is connected to the appropriate power source. See Chapter 8, Cradle
Installation for more information.
2. Insert the mobile computer into a cradle.
Figure 1-11 Insert MC17 Series into Cradle
3. The mobile computer starts to charge automatically. While charging, a red charging LED can be seen
through the front panel of the cradle behind the mobile computer.
NOTE When installing a new battery or performing an OS Update, wait approximately one minute before inserting the
MC17 into a cradle.
CAUTION Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines on page
10-1.
NOTE Charge time is based upon the following; WLAN radio is set to maximum power mode, WLAN is
associated with an Access Point and display backlight set to 25% brightness.
Red Charging LED Location