Welch Allyn OAE Hearing Screener - User Manual - Manual (Page 18)

Cradle
NOISE TEST READY
You can place the screener in the cradle to charge the device or to connect to a
computer for communication with the Welch Allyn Data Manager (data manager). You
can also charge the device or connect to a computer directly from the screener. The
remainder of this directions for use assumes that you are charging the device or
communicating with a computer from the screener.
Charge the battery
The screener is powered by an integrated, rechargeable lithium-ion battery providing 15
hours of operation between full charging. The battery status is indicated by the battery
icon shown in the upper right corner of the Main Menu. Full battery charge is
represented by a full battery symbol on the display and reduces to an empty battery in
increments corresponding to the discharge of the battery.
Note Misalignment of the Micro-USB plug and socket can cause damage. The
plug and socket should be visually inspected prior to each installation of the
charging cable. If you see damage, contact Welch Allyn Technical Support:
www.welchallyn.com/about/company/locations.htm .
Battery status indicator
A blue battery status indicator light, located to the right of the screen, lights up when the
battery is charging and indicates the charging progress
The indicator light appears whenever the Micro-USB connector is engaged and powered.
The illumination behavior identifies the status of the charging function, and is defined as
follows:
•
Steady: the battery is fully charged. This identifies that the charging cycle is
complete. If the indicator is steady when you plug in the screener, the battery is fully
charged.
• Slow blink: the battery is charging.
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