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Troubleshooting
Table 2: Troubleshooting the IMD
Problem
Cause
Solution
IMD does not
turn On
Battery is not
installed properly or
not charged
Ensure proper battery installa-
tion in IMD.
Charge or replace the battery
IMD in Suspend mode
Press the Power Button/Status
LED
Battery does not
charge in IMD
Cradle
IMD is not locked in
IMD Cradle
Re-install IMD in IMD Cradle.
Place the IMD properly in IMD
Cradle. (Verify that the IMD Cra-
dle LED is On and charge for
three hours)
IMD Cradle contacts
are not clean
Clean contacts and remove dust
and objects from within the IMD
Cradle
Battery temperature
is out of range
Ensure that the battery tempera-
ture is within range. (refer to
“Charging the Battery” on
page 7)
Bad battery
Replace battery
IMD does not
detect scan
input
Aiming pattern not
directed to the bar-
code symbol
Scan again and make sure that
the green light is aimed across
the barcode
Check for readable barcode (not
covered, or abstracted)
Unreadable barcode
Be sure the barcode symbol is
not covered, damaged or
obstructed