5PA970 User's ManualOr place the PA970 into the Docking Station, after connectingthe power supply between an electrical outlet and the DockingStation.Connect the RS232/Charging Cable or USB/Charging Cablebetween the PA970 and your PC, and then connect the ACadapter between the cable’s power jack and an electricaloutlet.Supplying Power to the PA970Charging the Main and Backup Batteries for the First TimeIt may take up to 16 hours to fully charge the empty backup battery. The first time charge should befor at least 16 hours to insure a proper charge.CAUTION: Operating the PA970 for the first time without the AC adapter, and without fullycharging the backup battery may result in loss of data stored in RAM memory.