SECTION 2
Operation
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700 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide
700 Mobile Computer with a RIM
Brand
Radio
Charging Batteries
Before using the radio, ensure you fully charge your mobile
computer battery. The RIM radio comes with an internal
battery that must be fully charged before you use it. This
RIM battery automatically draws current from the main
battery pack whenever it gets low. Therefore, it is
recommended that you put your mobile computer on a
charging source whenever you are not using it. Refer to the
battery charging section for details on temperature range
during which the the battery packs can be effectively
charged and used.
Using your Mobile Computer with a RIM radio in a
temperature range of 0 to --20
_
C
(32
_
to --4
_
F)
you can
experience loss of network connectivity even though your
mobile computer appears to be operating properly. This
occurs because of the manner cold temperatures effect the
RIM radio battery and occurs regardless of whether or not
the mobile computer is on a charge source. Placing your
mobile computer on charge within the temperature ranges
specified in the battery charging section fully recovers
operation. The exact period of time before a loss of
connectivity is noted depends on the initial battery
condition, temperature, and the level of radio usage. This
period can vary between one to two hours.
Registering with a Service Provider
Before using your 700 Mobile Computer with a RIM radio
as an internal accessory, you need to register with a service
provider. RIM radios come in two versions, either the
RIM-802D or RIM-902M.
