The handheld terminal does not have an ON/OFF switch.
To power on the terminal when the terminal is not on a powered base:
a. if the battery is charged, simply press the key. Or Dock the terminal on a powered base (communications or charge-only)
Note: When the terminal is docked on a powered base it (the terminal) is always on; however, it is not using battery power.
The power down (or turn off) the terminal...