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Vehicle Cradle
The
vehicle cradle
is a vehicle-based docking station designed to safely secure the computer in the
vehicle. A standard key lock located on the front of the cradle locks the computer onto the cradle for
security purposes. You can use the vehicle cradle to:
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Charge batteries
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Communicate with other devices
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Automatically connect to an external RF
antenna
PRECAUTIONS
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There are no user-replaceable parts within the vehicle cradle, so do not open the cradle case. The
vehicle cradle is internally protected. It resets automatically if there is a power fault.
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Do not use the vehicle cradle to charge the computer battery overnight. Turn off the vehicle
cradle at the end of each work day to prevent draining the voltage in your vehicle’s battery below
starting levels.
Charging Batteries
The vehicle cradle is designed to charge the computer’s battery with voltage from the vehicle battery
while you are traveling between jobs. Follow the procedure below to charge a battery.
To charge a battery installed in the computer
1. Place the computer onto the vehicle cradle, making sure it is securely latched.
2. If charging is required it begins automatically. LED #2 flashes.
3. When the battery is fully charged, LED #2 will be on steady.
Important
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A temperature of 0°C to 60°C (32°F to +140°F) is
recommended when charging batteries with the vehicle
cradle. Batteries may not charge successfully outside this
temperature range.
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If you charge your battery daily, rely on the gas gauge
reading to determine battery capacity. The gas gauge
displayed by the Power Meter may show that the battery is
full, but charging continues. This happens because the
