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Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge nickel-cadmium
batteries while they are in the scanner. To charge the batteries, set
AL-
KALINE JACK NI-CD
to
NI-CD
, install the nickel-cadmium batteries
in the scanner, and connect an external AC or DC adapter to the scan-
ner’s
POWER
jack (see “Using Standard AC Power” on Page 11 or “Us-
ing Vehicle Battery Power” on Page 12).
Warning:
Do not connect either adapter to the scanner if you have
non-rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) installed in the
scanner and
ALKALINE JACK NI-CD
is set to
NI-CD
, or you are un-
sure of the switch’s position. Non-rechargeable batteries will get hot
and can even explode if you try to recharge them.
Before you use nickel-cadmium batteries for the first time, charge them
at least 24 hours to bring them to a full charge.
Discharged batteries take about 10 to 18 hours to fully recharge. It
takes longer to fully charge them if you operate the scanner while you
recharge them.
Notes:
• Nickel-cadmium batteries last longer and deliver more power if you
occasionally let them fully discharge. To do this, simply use the
scanner until it begins beeping every 15 seconds and
BATT.Lo
flashes.
• To prevent damaging nickel-cadmium batteries, never charge
them in an area where the temperature is above 113°F or below
40°F.
Important:
At the end of a rechargeable battery’s useful life, it must be
recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state
hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling
or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be avail-
able are: municipal curb-side collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such
as your local RadioShack store, recycling collection centers, and mail-
back programs.
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