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Series 3800 Product Reference Guide
Alkaline Batteries
Removing the Alkaline Battery Adapter
W
ARNING
This procedure is not approved for, and should not be performed
in, potentially hazardous environments.
To remove a 9-Volt alkaline battery from the terminal battery compartment, follow these
steps:
1. Power the terminal off.
2. Twist the D-ring on the bottom of the handle 90° counterclockwise and remove the
end cap.
3. Place your forefinger under the oblong (larger) side of the alkaline battery adapter as
shown in Figure 6-3 and pull down firmly.
Caution
Dispose of dead batteries in accordance with local requirements.
Figure 6-3. Removing the Alkaline Battery Adapter
Caution
The terminal back-up power source retains data for approximately 15 min-
utes after the battery is removed. To store a terminal without the battery,
store data and/or programs you want to keep on another terminal, a host
computer, or another medium to avoid loss of data.