User's Manual Part 1

Chapter 2: Basic Checkout
Preparing The iKôn PDA For Operation
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2.1 Preparing The iKôn PDA For Operation
2.1.1 The Battery
The iKôn PDA is powered with a 5000 mAh Lithium-Ion battery pack, model number ??.
Before charging the battery, it is critical that you review the battery safety guidelines in the
“iKôn Rugged PDA Warranty & Regulatory Guide”, PN 8000148.
Battery packs shipped from the factory are charged to approximately 40% and must be fully
charged prior to use. Batteries can be charged using a variety of chargers and docking sta-
tions along with a iKôn PDA internal charger. When using the internal charger, a suitable
power source is required. All chargers and docking stations are described in Chapter 7: “Pe-
ripheral Devices & Accessories”.
2.2 Turning The iKôn PDA On And Off
2.2.1 Installing The Battery And Switching The Unit On
• To unlock the battery cover, turn the left-hand battery fastener to the left, and turn the
right-hand battery fastener to the right.
• Remove the battery cover.
• Ensure that the ON/OFF switch in the battery compartment is set to ON before inserting
the battery.
Important: Before opening the battery cover on your iKôn PDA, press the Power button
to turn off the unit. When the battery cover is removed, a power-off switch is
automatically activated and the unit power is switched off; if the battery
cover is opened while the hand-held is still powered on, the unit may reboot.
Important: Before replacing a battery, please read “Removing The Battery Pack” on
page 33 for details about safely swapping the battery.
Important: If the unit is currently on, press the Power button to turn off the hand-held
before opening the battery cover on your iKôn PDA. When the battery cover
is removed, a power-off switch is automatically activated switching the unit
off; if the battery cover is opened while the hand-held is still powered on, the
unit may reboot.