Uniden UBC73XLT Scanner User Manual


 
18
Setting Up Your Scanner
WARNING!
Do not connect either adapter to the scanner if non-
rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are
installed in the scanner and REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH
BATT. is set to NI-MH BATT., or if you are unsure of
the switch’s position. Non-rechargeable batteries will
get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them.
Before you use Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries for the first
time, charge them for 16 hours to bring them to a full
charge.
Discharged batteries take about 16 hours to fully
recharge.
Notes:
Ni-MH batteries last longer and deliver more
power if you occasionally let them fully
discharge. To do this, simply use the scanner
until it beeps every 15 seconds and
flashes.
To prevent damage to Ni-MH batteries, never
charge them in an area where the temperature is
above 113°F (45°C) or below 40°F (4°C).
If you connect an external power source to the
scanner with REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT.
set to REG. ALK. BATT., the scanner does NOT
charge the batteries. Make sure that you use the
correct batteries and set REG. ALK. BATT./
NI-MH BATT. to the correct position when you
connect an external power source.
For longer operation, you can also use high-
capacity Ni-MH batteries to power the scanner.
This type of battery takes longer to recharge.
You can get high-capacity Ni-MH batteries at
your local electronics store.
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