Intermec CS40 Vehicle Power Adapter, User Manual

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Chapter 1 — Using the Computer
10 CS40 Mobile Computer User’s Manual
Battery Status LED
About Battery Life and Conservation
Batteries that are stored outside the CS40 for long periods of time
slowly discharge. Intermec recommends storing the battery in a
charger to maintain battery performance.
Battery Conservation Tips
LED State Description
Steady green The CS40 is connected to a charger and the battery is
more than 95% charged.
Blinking red The battery is low. The CS40 goes into Suspend mode.
Charge or replace the battery.
Steady red The CS40 is connected to a charger and the battery is
charging.
Steady orange There is a battery error. The battery may be outside the
allowable charging temperature or you may need to
replace the battery.
Off The CS40 is not on external power and the battery is
operating normally.
When You Want To: Do This to Save Battery Power:
Stop using the CS40 for 5
minutes or longer. Make sure that the low battery icon is not
on the screen and the Battery LED is not
on. Press and hold the
Power
button for
about 4 seconds to suspend the CS40.
Store the CS40 for a few days. Charge the battery or connect the CS40 to
a power source.
Store the CS40 for several weeks
or months. Charge the battery, and then store the
CS40 in a cool location. If you store the
CS40 for several months, regularly
recharge the battery to keep it at peak
performance.