User's Manual
PRECAUTIONS
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.
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. The Battery Power Indicator flashes.
3. When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Power Indicator remains steady.
Important
A temperature of 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 22°F) is required when charging batteries with the
vehicle cradle. Batteries will not charge successfully outside this temperature range.
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 charging process is trying to put a little
more capacity into the battery.
External power can be removed at this time since the
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GoBook II Help
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