User's Manual

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ommended battery charging temperature range is 32°F
to
95°F
(0°C to 35°C).
Routine Battery Charge
A battery is recharged to 90% of its full capacity after
approximately three and a half hours. The battery is fully
charged after four hours. During the charge, the Status LED
inside the Power Button shows steady red and turns green
when charging is completed.
Important: The battery will not charge if the HC700-L is
not properly docked in the cradle.
Battery Maintenance
The performance of the battery depends on the way the bat-
tery is treated. Therefore, to comply with Motorola Warranty
for batteries and to assure high performance and a long life
for the rechargeable battery, please read and follow the bat-
tery maintenance instructions described in the following sec-
tions.
Battery Storage
Do not store the battery in locations where the temperature
exceeds 140
°F (60°C) or falls below -4°F (-20°C).
Batteries that have never been charged before may be stored
uncharged for up to three months in well-ventilated, cool,
dark, and dry areas without significant loss of lifespan.
Batteries which have already been charged and then stored
for more than two months should be recharged before use.
New batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long
time may require a longer charging time.
Extending Battery Life
Battery performance depends on many factors, including the
temperature at which you operate your handheld computer;
the features and/or settings you select and use; peripherals
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