Product Manual

Safety information
other sharp objects to operate the touchscreen may scratch and/or damage the
surface of the touchscreen.
l Avoid drops, tumbles, and abrasives. The Ranger 7 data collector is designed to resist
damage for drops up to 122 cm (4 feet). However, you should protect the display from
impact, pressure, and abrasive substances that can scratch it or crack it. The device
should not be dropped unnecessarily. Use the screen protectors to keep the
touchscreen clean and protected, following the instructions provided on the screen
protector packaging.
Battery care
Use and storage temperature: Lithium-ion batteries are sensitive to high temperatures,
so keep the device's batteries out of direct sun for long periods, and do not leave batteries
in a hot car, especially on a dashboard in full sun or other environments where
temperatures can exceed +70 °C (+158 °F) Battery life can be shortened if stored or
operated outside of these temperature ranges. Recommended storage temperature is at
room temperature (~ +20 °C / +68 °F). When you are using the device or charging the
batteries, it is normal for the device and batteries to get warm.
If the interior temperature of the device exceeds normal operating temperatures (for
example, in a hot car or in direct sunlight for extended periods of time), you may
experience the following as it attempts to regulate its temperature automatically:
l The device stops charging.
l If the device cannot regulate its internal temperature, it may go into a Sleep state until it
cools.
Move the device to a cooler location out of direct sunlight and wait a few minutes before
trying to use the device again.
Charging: Recharge the battery any time; the battery does not need to be empty or low
before you recharge it. However, it is best to let the battery run to below 10 percent at least
once a month before you recharge it. Battery recharging is supported at temperatures
between 0 °C and +40 °C (+32 °F and +104 °F). Use only the manufacturer designated
charging accessories to recharge the batteries.
Other environmental conditions: The batteries are sealed from water and dust, and are
tested for protection from drops from heights up to 1.22m. However to prolong the life of
the battery, dry it off with a cloth if it becomes wet, do not intentionally submerge the
battery, and take care to avoid unnecessary drops, mechanical shocks, and vibrations.
The Ranger 7 data collector is designed to work in ambient temperatures between -20 °C
and +60 °C (-4 °F and +140 °F) and to be stored in temperatures between -40 °C and +70 °C
(-40 °F and +148 °F). Avoid exposing the device to dramatic changes in temperature or
humidity.
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