Charging the Handheld Device

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.

NOTE: The device does not charge when it is outside the approved temperature range (Alpha Handheld Device Specifications).

You should fully charge the battery before you use the device for the first time. Charging a fully depleted battery takes about 4 hours.

  1. Lift the weather cap Callout number 1.

    Back of the device with usb and weather cap callouts
  2. Plug the small end of the power cable into the USB port Callout number 2 on the device.
  3. Plug the other end of the power cable into an appropriate power source.

The LCD display on the handheld device shows the current battery charge level.

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October 2024