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Portsmith USB/Ethernet Charging Cradle User Manual 6
Charging Your Handheld Terminal’s Battery
The cradle may also be used to charge the handheld
terminal’s battery. To charge the terminal’s battery:
1. Ensure the cradle is powered on.
2. Insert the terminal in the cradle as shown.
a. The Terminal Battery Charge LED will “Slow Blink Amber”
to indicate that the terminal is charging.
b. When the terminal has completed charging, the light will
turn “Solid Amber” to indicate the battery is fully charged
(approximately 4 hours).
c. If the terminal shows a “Fast Blinking Amber” light, there
is an error in charging. Reseat the terminal in the cradle to
see if that fixes the issue.
d. If you do not see a charging light, the terminal may not
be placed in the cradle correctly, or the cradle may not have
any power.
Charging Your Spare Battery
To charge the terminal’s spare battery:
1. Orient the battery so that the charging contacts are facing down and toward the right side of the cradle
2. Insert the battery in the spare battery charging slot in the rear of the cradle as shown. Then gently
press down on the battery to ensure proper contact.
a. The Spare Battery Charge LED will “Slow
Blink Red” to indicate the battery is charging.
b. When the LED turns “Solid Red” the
battery is fully charged. A standard battery
is fully charged in less than 4 hours and less
than 6 hours for the Extended Life Battery.
c. If the LED shows a “Fast Blinking Red”
you have a problem with charging. Check to
see if the spare battery is inserted correctly.