Intermec i.roc User Manual - Page 6

Battery status LED Battery status LED 6 Insert the top end of a fully charged battery into the computer, and press down firmly on the bottom of the battery. Then tighten the screw. Make sure that the battery is firmly attached. About Battery Status Use the battery icon on the Title bar to see the power status of your battery. If you want more detailed information on your battery such as usage time or voltage, use the Intermec Dashboard. For more information on the Dashboard see "About the Intermec Dashboard" on page 59. Understanding the Battery Icon Status Battery Icon Status Battery is fully charged. Battery has a high charge. Battery has a medium charge. You should be able to work for several more hours before changing batteries. Battery is low. You need to charge or replace the battery soon. Battery is critically low. You need to replace the battery now. Battery is charging. The battery is not installed. You can also use the battery status LED to see the charging status of your battery. 10 Understanding the Battery Status LED LED State Description Steady green The computer is connected to a charger and the battery is more than 95% charged. Blinking red The battery is very low. The computer will soon go into Suspend mode. Charge or replace the battery. Steady red The computer is connected to a charger and the battery is charging. Blinking red-amber The battery charging system has encountered an error. The battery is not charging. Steady amber The battery is outside of the allowable charging temperature range. Charging will resume when the battery temperature is back in the acceptable range of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F). Off The computer is not on external power and the battery is operating nor- mally. About Battery Life and Conservation Batteries that are stored outside the computer for long periods of time slowly discharge. ecom instruments recommends storing the battery in a charger to maintain battery performance. Battery Conservation Tips When You Want To: Do This to Save Battery Power: Use the computer and the Low Battery status icon appears or the Battery light comes on. • Connect the computer to an external power source. • Or, save your data and press the Power button and select Shutdown. After the computer turns off, remove the battery and insert a fully charged battery. Stop using the computer for 5 minutes Make sure that the low battery icon is not on the screen or longer. and the Battery LED is not on. Press the Power button and choose Suspend to suspend the computer. 11