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8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual
1.7.1 INTERFACE CABLE OPTIONS
When charging by the USB cable, the standard charging current is 500 mA. However, it is
recommended that yo u charge the mobile computer b y the exte rnal power source
through the power adapter to speed up charging the battery.
If you want to disable char ging for 8700, change the charging current to 0 mA after
connecting the USB cable. Refer to 3.2.10 USB Charge Current
.
Warning: It is not allow ed f or the mobile compu ter to run solely by USB power
without a battery l oaded. It will di splay a war ning message Battery
Missing” along with an audible a lert. In th is case, y ou should in stall t he
battery before restarting.
1.7.2 CHARGING & COMMUNICATION CRADLE
The cradle supports charging and data connection at the same time.
1) Seat the mobile computer in the cradle.
2) Connect the power supply cord to the power receptacle on the cradle.
3) Connect the adapter’s wall-wart plug to a power outlet.
Universal Power Adapter
Push & release
Figure 6: Using USB/RS-232 cable