User's Guide

MC3000 User Guide4-6
Four Slot Cradles
There are two four slot cradles, Four Slot Charge Only cradle and Four Slot Ethernet cradle. The Four Slot Ethernet cradle provides
Ethernet communications. Both four slot cradles:
• Provide 5.4 VDC power for operating the mobile computer and charging the battery.
• Simultaneously charges up to four mobile computers.
Use only a Symbol approved power supply output rated 12 VDC and minimum 9 A. Use of an alternative power
supply will void the product warranty and may cause product damage. See Appendix C, Regulatory for the
power supply regulatory compliance statement.
Battery Charging
The four slot cradle can charge up to four mobile computers simultaneously. To charge the mobile computer:
1. Slide the mobile computer into the mobile computer slot.
Figure 4-2. Four Slot Cradles
2. 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 for charging status indications.
3. When charging is complete, remove the mobile computer from the cradle.
Scan/Charge Indicator LED Bar
Mobile Computer Slot
Charge LED Indicator (amber)
Speed LED (Ethernet Cradle Only)
Link LED (Ethernet Cradle Only)
Power LED (Charge Only Cradle)