PDA User Manual

Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn
Charging The Battery
32 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual
Refer to “Suspend Threshold And Estimated Battery Backup” on page 102 for details about
reserving battery power for data backup purposes.
3.1.3 Charging The Battery
Batteries shipped from the factory are charged to approximately 40% of capacity. They must
be fully charged prior to use.
3.1.3.1 Chargers And Docking Stations
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 No. CH3110) operates as an AC power source and when
plugged in, also charges the battery installed in the unit.
• Desktop Docking Station (Model No. CH4000) operates as both a charger and a
docking station. Operating as a charger, both the battery installed in the Ikôn and a spare
battery can be charged simultaneously.
• Quad Docking Station (Model No. CH4004) can charge the battery of up to four Ikôns
inserted in the docking station.
Normally it takes 2.5 to 3 hours to charge a battery. The Ikôn intelligent charging system
protects the battery from over-charging by terminating the charge process when the battery
is at maximum capacity.
Important: Since there are some circuits that draw power directly from the battery, the
Ikôn can not run if the battery is low (capacity < 100mAh), even when
external power is present. If you try to turn the Ikôn on, you will see a
blinking yellow LED, but it will not turn on unless the battery status
changes within the next 30 seconds (battery charges up, battery is swapped
for a different one, etc.).
You will also get this blinking yellow LED and a refusal to wake up if the
battery is too hot (>60C°).
Important: FOR DETAILED INFORMATION about chargers and docking stations,
refer to Appendix 6: “Peripheral Devices & Accessories”.
Note: Refer to “Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time” on page 43 for addi-
tional information about the battery.