User's Guide

MC3000 User Guide4-10
Battery Charging and Operating Power
The MC3000 Communication/Charge cables can charge the mobile computer battery and supply operating power.
To charge the mobile computer battery:
1. Connect the MC3000 Communication/Charge cable power input connector to the Symbol approved power source.
2. Slide the bottom of the mobile computer into the MC3000 connector end of the MC3000 Communication/Charge cable and
gently press in until the snaps latch into the mobile computer.
3. The mobile computer amber Charge LED Indicator indicates the mobile computer battery charging status. The Standard
Battery usually charges in less than four hours and the Extended Life Battery usually charges in less than six hours. See,
Table 4-1 on page 4-5 for charging status indications.
4. When charging is complete, remove the cable by gently pulling the mobile computer and the cable apart until the snaps
release the mobile computer.
LED Charge Indications
The MC3000 Communication/Charge cables use the amber Charge LED Indicator to indicate the MC3000 battery charging status. See,
Table 4-1 on page 4-5 for charging status indications.