User's Manual

Charging the Batteries
14 Falcon
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4400 Series with Windows Mobile
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Charging the Batteries
There are several methods for charging the battery pack and backup battery.
LEDs on the Falcon, the Single-Slot Dock, Four-Slot Dock, and Four-Slot
Battery chargers give visual indication of the charge state.
Table 3 on page 14 gives an overview of all the LEDs and what they indicate.
Table 3. Battery Charging Methods and Indications
The initial charge for a Falcon should be done in a Dock in order to charge the Backup
Battery.
Charging Location:
Falcon seated in a
Dock (Single or
Four-Slot)
Falcon connected
to an external
power supply
Charging slot of
Dock (Single or
Four-Slot)
Four-Slot Battery
Charger
Charging Duration 4-6 hours 4-6 hours 3-5 hours > 3 hours
Battery Pack Charge
Indication:
Charging: RED
Fully Charged:
GREEN
Charging: RED
Fully Charged:
GREEN
N/A N/A
Falcon Charge LED
Dock or Charger
Battery Charge
LED(s)
No effect No effect
Charging:
Solid RED
Fully charged:
GREEN
*Fault:
Flashing RED
Charging: Charging
LEDs are AMBER
Fully charged: Ready
LEDs are GREEN
Simultaneously
Charges
Backup Battery?
YES YES NO NO
* Refer to page
46 for more information.
PDT
Charge
LED
PDT Char
ge LED
Spare
Battery
Charge
LED
Charge Indicator LEDs