7Chapter 2Battery Charging and ConnectionCradle Mode, Battery ChargingThe battery is in advance loaded into the compartment of the scanner and may notbe fully charged before shipment. When you receive the package and use theMS840 for the first time, you willNote: It takes approximately 4.5 hours to fullTo charge the scanner with a cradle, follow the instructions below:1. Plug the adapter cable into the powersocket on the bottom of cradle.need to fully charge the battery.y charge the battery.2. Plug the AC adapter cord into anelectrical outlet.Now, check whether the power LED onthe cradle is bright in solid green and thecommunication status LED on the cradleis bright in solid blue.