Getting Started 1 - 5
Figure 1-5
Inserting the Battery
3. With the battery cover latches open, insert the cover, bottom first, then press down on the top of the cover.
4. Close the battery cover latches on either side of the battery cover.
5. Insert the handstrap through the handstrap slot, then tighten and press down to secure.
Figure 1-6
Inserting the Handstrap
The MC75A powers up after inserting the battery and replacing the battery cover.
Charging the Battery
Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery
Before using the MC75A for the first time, charge the main battery until the amber Charging/Battery Status LED
remains lit (see Table 1-2 on page 1-7 for charge status indications). To charge the MC75A, use a cable or a cradle
with the appropriate power supply. For information about the accessories available for the MC75A, see Chapter 7,
Accessories.
The MC75A is equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charges from the fully-charged main
battery. When using the MC75A for the first time, the backup battery requires approximately 36 hours to fully
Battery
Release Latch
Battery Cover
Battery Cover Latch
CAUTION Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines on page 8-2.