User's Manual Part 1

Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO
Charging The Battery
34 WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.0 User Manual
The Suspend Threshold adjustment in the Power Properties tab allows you to
determine the battery capacity at which the hand-held will be shut down. If left at
the default value, Maximum Operating Time, the unit will run until the battery is
completely empty; the RAM is only backed up for a short period of time. If you
choose Maximum Backup Time, the hand-held shuts off with more energy left in the
battery so RAM can be backed up for a longer period of time.
Refer to “Suspend Threshold” on page 100 for details about reserving battery power
for data backup purposes.
3.2.3 Charging The Battery
Batteries shipped from the factory are charged to approximately 40% of capacity.
They must be fully charged prior to use.
Keep in mind also that, along with the main battery, the WORKABOUT PRO is
equipped with an internal, backup battery that preserves data stored on the unit
while the main battery is swapped.
Important: The backup battery is trickle charged from the main battery. To
maximize battery life, avoid excessive discharging and recharging
of the backup battery by keeping the main battery fully charged.
IF YOU ARE POWERING UP A NEW UNIT, a warning message
may appear on the screen indicating that the backup battery
capacity is low. To recharge the backup battery, you must fully
charge the WORKABOUT PRO with
the main battery installed in
the
unit.
3.2.3.1 Chargers And Docking Stations
Important: FOR DETAILED INFORMATION about chargers and docking
stations, refer to “Peripheral Devices & Accessories” on
page 205.
Lithium Ion battery packs must be charged before use. These batteries can be
charged with a variety of chargers and docking stations. These include:
• AC wall adaptor (Model # PS1050-G1) – operates as an AC power source
and when plugged in, also charges the battery installed in the unit.
• Desktop Docking Station (Model # WA4003-G2)—operates as both a
charger and a docking station. Operating as a charger, both the battery
installed in the hand-held and a spare battery can be charged simulta-
neously.