The handheld terminal does not have an ON/OFF switch.
To power on the terminal when the terminal is not on a powered base or otherwise connected directly to a power source via the direct-to-terminal charge cable:
a. if the battery is charged, simply
press the
key.
Or Dock the terminal on a powered base
(communications or charge-only)base
or connect directly to a power source via the direct-to-terminal charge
cable.
b. Wait while the terminal powers on. This may take up to several seconds. The PLEASE WAIT message appears during this process.