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Using batteries
Inserting the battery
The battery can be installed with the VIPER powered on
or off. To install the battery:
1. Install the VIPER Lithium-Ion battery into the battery bay,
which is located on the front left under side of the VIPER -
the same side as the AC power jack. Push it in until you hear
it click into place.
Figure 3-3: Inserting the battery
Front panel battery status LED
LED color Condition Indicated
Steady Green Fully charged
Flashing Green Charging in progress
(length of flash indicates the state of charge)
Amber Running off the battery
(with greater than 10% capacity remaining)
Steady Red Between 5% and 10% capacity remaining)
Flashing Red Less than 5% capacity remaining
Using VIPER
Setting up
26 VIPER Product Family User’s Guide