Charging the Batteries
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Gryphon™ I GM4102
Charging the Batteries
To charge the battery, simply insert the Gryphon into the
base. When the scanner is fully seated in the cradle, it will
sound a “chirp” to indicate that the cradle has detected
the scanner connection.
Battery Safety
To install, charge and/or do any other action on the bat-
tery, follow the instructions in this manual.
Before using the Battery, read “Battery Safety”
in the following section. Datalogic recom-
mends annual replacement of rechargeable
battery packs to ensure maximum perfor-
mance.
WARNING
Do not discharge the battery using any device
except for the scanner. When the battery is
used in devices other than the designated
product, it may damage the battery or reduce
its life expectancy. If the device causes an
abnormal current to flow, it may cause the bat-
tery to become hot, explode or ignite and cause
serious injury.
Lithium-ion battery packs may get hot, explode
or ignite and cause serious injury if exposed to
abusive conditions. Be sure to follow the
safety warnings listed on the following page.
WARNING
• Do not place the battery pack in fire or heat.
• Do not connect the positive terminal and neg-
ative terminal of the battery pack to each
other with any metal object (such as wire).
• Do not carry or store the battery pack together
with metal objects.
• Do not pierce the battery pack with nails,
strike it with a hammer, step on it or other-
wise subject it to strong impacts or shocks.
• Do not solder directly onto the battery pack.
• Do not expose the battery pack to liquids, or
allow the battery to get wet.
• Do not apply voltages to the battery pack con-
tacts.
