Reference Guide

Getting Started
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The main battery can be charged before insertion into the mobile computer or after it is installed. There are two
main batteries for the MC3300x, the 2740 mAh PowerPrecision+ standard battery (1X) and the 5200 mAh
PowerPrecision+ extended battery (2X). The MC3300x-G is compatible with the 5200 mAh PowerPrecision+
extended battery. The MC3300x-R/S are compatible with both the 2740 mAh PowerPrecision+ standard
battery and the 5200 mAh PowerPrecision+ extended battery. Use one of the spare battery chargers to charge
the main battery (out of the mobile computer) or one of the cradles to charge the main battery while it is
installed in the mobile computer.
Before using the mobile computer for the first time, fully charge the main battery until the green Charge LED
indicator remains lit and charge the battery using a cable or a cradle with the appropriate power supply. For
information about the accessories available for the MC3300x, see Accessories. The 2740 mAh
PowerPrecision+ standard battery fully charges (0% to 90% capacity) in less than 2.2 hours and the 5200 mAh
PowerPrecision+ extended battery fully charges (0% to 90% capacity) in less than 3.8 hours.
The MC3300x retains data in memory for at least five minutes when the mobile computer’s main battery is
removed.
When the main battery reaches a very low battery state, the battery retains data in memory for at least 15
hours.
Batteries must be charged within the 0° to +40° C (32° to 104° F) ambient temperature range.
The following accessories can be used to charge batteries:
• Cradles (and a power supply):
• 1-Slot USB Charge Cradle
• 5-Slot Charge Only ShareCradle
• 5-Slot Ethernet ShareCradle
• 5-Slot Charge ShareCradle + 4-Slot Spare Battery Charger
• 5-Slot Ethernet ShareCradle + 4-Slot Spare Battery Charger.
• Cables (and a power supply):
• USB Charge Cable.
• Spare Battery Chargers (and a power supply):
• 4-Slot Spare Battery Charger
• 20-Slot Spare Battery Charger.
To charge the mobile computer using the cradles:
1. Insert the mobile computer into a cradle. See Accessories for accessory setup.
2. The mobile computer starts to charge automatically. The Charge LED Indicator indicates the charge status.
See the table below for charging indications.
To charge the mobile computer using the cables:
1. Connect the MC3300x Communication/Charge Cable to the appropriate power source and connect to the
mobile computer. See Accessories for accessory setup.
2. The mobile computer starts to charge automatically. The Charge LED Indicator indicates the charge status.