Managing the Battery
User’s Guide 3–8
4. When the Power button indicator on the front of the Pocket
PC turns solid amber, the device is fully charged and you can
disconnect the AC Adapter. The approximate time to fully
charge a drained battery is four hours.
Note: A standard battery can be charged in about four hours; an
optional extended battery takes longer.
Charging with the HP Desktop Cradle
and AC Adapter
Use the HP Desktop Cradle to charge your Pocket PC.
Note: It is not necessary to synchronize your Pocket PC before
charging it.
To charge your Pocket PC using the HP Desktop Cradle:
1. Plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet 1 and connect
the other end of the AC Adapter to the AC connector on the
HP Desktop Cradle 2.
2. Slide the bottom of your Pocket PC into the HP iPAQ
cradle 3 and push firmly to seat it.
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CAUTION: To avoid damaging your Pocket PC or the cradle, check to
be sure the Pocket PC and cradle connectors are properly aligned
before pushing the Pocket PC into the HP Desktop Cradle.