User's Manual Part 2

Chapter 3: Get To Know The iKôn PDA
Storing Batteries
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3.8.1 Storing Batteries
Long term battery storage is not recommended. If storage is necessary:
• Always try to use a ‘first-in first-out’ approach to minimize storage time.
• Lithium-Ion batteries age much faster at elevated temperatures. Store batteries at tem-
peratures between 0° C and 20° C.
• Always charge batteries to at least 40 to 60% before storing them. Batteries can be
damaged by an over-discharge phenomenon that occurs when an empty battery is stored
for a long period of time such that the cell voltage drops below a lower limit.
• To minimize storage degradation, recharge stored batteries to 40 to 60% every 4 or 6
months to prevent over-discharge damage.
• A ‘never used’ Li-Ion battery that has been stored for 3 years may have limited or no
useful life remaining once put into service. Think of batteries as perishable goods.
3.9 Uploading Data In A Docking Station
The desktop docking station and quad docking station are typically used to upload transac-
tion data to a server computer when a radio link is not available.
The desktop docking station can complete batch uploads to a Client USB connected PC or
server. An optional 10/100baseT Ethernet module is also available.
Unlike the desktop docking station, the quad docking station supports only TCP/IP connec-
tions to a PC or server through a 10/100baseT Ethernet connection.
When a iKôn PDA is properly inserted in a docking station, a dock icon is displayed in the
navigation bar at the top of the screen. The unit also detects the presence of the Ethernet
network.
3.10 Bluetooth Radio
Important: Review the documentation provided with the user application installed in
your iKôn PDA before performing data uploads.
Note: Refer to “Chargers And Docking Stations” on page 245 for more details.
Note: Integrated Bluetooth class II radios are standard on iKôn PDA units. Keep in mind
also that Bluetooth is available simultaneously with WAN and 802.11g on a single
unit.