User's Manual
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T5200 Users Manual
To prevent possible damage to the battery, the system will not
allow the battery to charge at extreme temperatures. Be aware of
the following charging characteristics, especially if the computer is
left unattended in a closed vehicle.
Temperature Charging Activity
<0°C (<32°F) Battery will not charge
>50°C (>122°F) Battery will not charge
To connect the Vehicle Adapter
1. Insert the Vehicle Adapter’s power cord into the power port on
the side of the T5200 computer.
2. Insert the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter socket, turning it slightly to make a good connection.
The power light illuminates to indicate that current is reaching
the Vehicle Adapter. When you connect the Vehicle Adapter, it
automatically begins fast charging the computer’s battery. At
moderate temperatures, around 70º Fahrenheit (22° C), the
battery will be fully charged within about three hours (charging
times will vary depending on the power level remaining in the
battery prior to starting the charge). Under extremely cold or
hot temperatures, however, the battery will not charge.
AC Adapter
The AC Adapter is an optional charging device used to charge a
Lithium Ion battery and externally power the T5200 computer. This
charger allows you to charge the battery while operating the
computer on AC input power. The operating temperature for this
device is 0º to +50º Celsius (+32º to +122º Fahrenheit). Operating
the AC Adapter outside of this temperature range may damage the
battery.