Chapter 3: Get To Know NEOUploading Data in a Docking StationNEO Hand-Held with Windows Mobile 6.1 Classic User Manual 41• Always try to use a ‘first-in first-out’ approach to minimize storage time.• Lithium-ion batteries age much faster at elevated temperatures. Store batteries at tem-peratures between 0 °C and 20 °C (32 °F and 68 °F).• Always charge batteries to at least 40 to 60% before storing them. Batteries can bedamaged by an over-discharge phenomenon that occurs when an empty battery is storedfor a long period of time such that the cell voltage drops below a lower limit.• To minimize storage degradation, recharge stored batteries to 40 to 60% every 4 or 6months to prevent over-discharge damage.• A ‘never used’ lithium-ion battery that has been stored for 3 years may have limited orno useful life remaining once put into service. Think of batteries as perishable goods.3.8 Uploading Data in a Docking StationThe desktop docking station and quad docking station are typically used to upload transac-tion data to a server computer when a radio link is not available.The desktop docking station can complete batch uploads to a Client USB connected PC orserver. An optional 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connection can be used via the USB to Ethernetcable (Model No. PX3052).Unlike the desktop docking station, the quad docking station supports only TCP/IP connec-tions to a PC or server through a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connection.When NEO is properly inserted in a docking station, a dock icon is displayed in the naviga-tion bar at the top of the screen. The unit also detects the presence of the Ethernet network.3.9 Bluetooth RadioThe Bluetooth radio enables short range data communication between devices. In addition,it provides the capability to use a Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone as a data modem, ex-Important: Review the documentation provided with the user application installed inNEO before performing data uploads.Note: Charging options are described beginning on page 215 for more details.Note: Integrated Bluetooth Class 2 radios are standard on ‘connected’ NEOs – that is,units equipped with 802.11 radios. On ‘batch’ (unconnected) units, Bluetooth is anoptional feature.
