User's Guide

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Charging the internal batteries and the optional accessory battery pack while
installed in the Ranger 5 / TSC5
The internal batteries are charged using the USB-C port directly on the bottom of the device. If you
have the accessory battery pack installed, it will also be charged through the USB-C port.
1. Connect the appropriate international plug adapter for your region to the AC adapter.
2. Connect one end of the USB-C to USB-C cable to the USB-C port located on the AC adaptor.
3. Connect the other end of the USB-C cable to the USB-C port on the Ranger 5 / TSC5.
4. Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
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5. The internal Ranger 5 / TSC5 batteries will charge first. When they are fully charged, the
optional user replaceable battery pack will charge next, if installed.
LED charging status
The charging status for the batteries is shown with an LED on the keyboard.
● ☀ Green: Ranger 5 / TSC5 is fully charged.
● ☀ Green & Flashing: Ranger 5 / TSC5 is in Sleep state.
● ☀ Orange: Ranger 5 / TSC5 is charging.
● ☀ Red: charging error. It can take the device approximately 30 seconds to recognize a bad
battery and indicate a charging error
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