Accessories 6 - 3
Single-slot USB Cradle
The Single-slot USB cradle:
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Provides 5.4VDC power for operating the MC21XX and charging the battery.
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Provides a USB port for data communication between the MC21XX and a host computer.
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Provides USB host communications between the MC21XX and a peripheral device.
Battery Charging
The Single-slot USB cradle can charge theMC21XX main battery. To charge the MC21XX:
1. Slide the MC21XX into the slot. The MC21XX LED Indicator indicates the MC21XX battery charging
status. The battery charges in approximately four hours. See Table 1-1 on page 1-6 for charging status
indications.
Figure 6-1
Single-slot USB Cradle
2. When charging is complete remove the MC21XX from the cradle.
Each Single-slot USB cradle comes with a mating adapter. Use the mating adapter to connect two or more
cradles together. Each cradle still requires a power supply.
CAUTION Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines on page
7-2.
LED
Indicator
MC21XX Slot
Mating Adapter