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The Basics
supplying power to your
scanner
You can power your scanner with batteries,
DC adapter, or an AC adapter.
Warning: Only set the ALKALINE e JACK
f NiMH switch to NiMH for use with
nickel metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable
batteries. Never use non-rechargeable
batteries when the switch is set to NiMH.
1. Set the ALKALINE e JACK f NiMH
switch inside the battery compartment
to the appropriate setting.
• ALKALINE when using alkaline
batteries (not included).
Caution: You must use a Class 2 power
source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at
least 300mA. Its center tip must be set to
positive and its plug must fi t the scanner’s
DC 9V 300mA jack. Using an adapter that
does not meet these specifi cations could
damage the scanner or the adapter.
• NiMH when using rechargeable (NiMH)
AA batteries (not included). The