Novatel Minstrel S, User Manual

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Getting Started 11
Minstrel S
TM
User Guide Version 1
GU-90023058
Charging the Battery
The Minstrel S contains a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. This battery is shipped only partially
charged, so it is necessary to charge the battery to its full capacity before using the unit.
To charge the battery, plug the AC adapter (supplied) into an outlet and insert the barrel connector
into the DC jack found on the top of the Minstrel.
It will take approximately 3 hours to charge the battery from a zero charge state. With sleep mode
enabled, the battery will provide power to the unit for many hours of web browsing.
Battery LED
When the Battery LED is flashing red, this indicates that the battery is low and requires charging.
For more information about the Battery LED, refer to Status Indicator LEDs in the Overview of the
Minstrel S Modem section.
NOTE: If the battery charge goes lower than a pre-set threshold, the modem will automatically
disconnect from the network and power off in order to preserve the settings in its internal
memory.