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MC3000 User Guide4-4
Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle
The Single Slot Serial/USB cradle:
Provides 5.4VDC power for operating the mobile computer, charging the battery and charging a spare battery.
Provides a serial port and a USB port for data communication between the mobile computer and a host computer or other
serial devices (e.g., a printer).
Synchronizes information between the mobile computer and a host computer. With customized or third party software, it can
also synchronize the mobile computer with corporate databases.
Provides serial connection through the serial pass-through port for communication with a serial device, such as a host
computer. For communication setup procedures, refer to the MC3000 Integrator Guide.
Provides USB connection through the USB pass-through port for communication with a USB device, such as a host computer.
For communication setup procedures, refer to the MC3000 Integrator Guide.
Use only a Symbol approved power supply output rated 12 VDC and minimum 3.3 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 Single Slot Serial/USB cradle can charge the mobile computer main battery and a spare battery simultaneously.
To charge the mobile computer:
1. Slide the mobile computer into the mobile computer slot. The mobile computer amber Charge LED Indicator, indicates the
mobile computer battery charging status. The Standard Battery charges in less than four hours and the Extended Life Battery
charges in less than six hours. See Table 4-1 for charging status indications.
Figure 4-1. Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle
2. When charging is complete, remove the mobile computer from the mobile computer slot.
Indicator
LED Bar
Mobile
Computer Slot
Spare
Battery
Spare
Battery
Charging
LED
Power Port
Serial Port
USB Port
Spare
Battery
Charging
Slot
Battery
Clip
Charge LED
Indicator
(amber)