CipherLab RS31, Reference Manual

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Using the RS31 Mobile Computer
2.1.3. REPLACE MAIN BATTERY
When main battery level is low, follow the steps below to replace the main battery.
RS31 backup battery supplies system power during battery swap. When battery cover is
removed, the system will enter suspend mode and not wake up until battery cover is put
back and the power button is pressed.
1) Make sure the new battery is fully-charged.
2)
Press and hold the power button on the side of the mobile computer.
3)
Tap “Power off” in the pop-up menu. The mobile computer will power off.
4) Follow the steps described in Installing Battery to remove the battery cover. Upon the
removal of the cover, the system will prepare to enter suspend mode with the red Status
LED on the front panel lit, which will last for 3 to 5 seconds.
5)
Flip the device over to observe the red light; as it goes off, the device is in complete
suspend mode and Main battery is ready to be replaced. Remove the battery and replace
it with the new one.
6) Install the battery cover and press the power button to power on the mobile computer.
Warning:
Please do not perform a battery swapping before the mobile computer’s OS is ready (
Home
Screen is displayed). Removing the battery cover during powering up your mobile computer
(starting from your pushing down the Power button till Home Screen is presented) may
cause system failure.
Note:
(1)
When main battery is removed, the system will stay in suspend mode for 30 minutes. To
prevent the system from being shut down without advance warning, please DO replace
the main battery within the 30 minutes.
(2) After you remove the battery cover, if the Status LED stays lit for over 10 seconds,
please replace the battery cover right away and perform battery swapping later.