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WARNING!
Do not connect any AC/DC power adapter to the scanner if non
rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are installed
in the scanner and the battery switch is set to NI-MH BATT
position (this is the default setting with the sticker), or if you are
not sure about the actual switch position. Non-rechargeable
batteries can get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge
them.
Before you use NiMH or NiCd 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:
• NiMH 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 NiMH batteries, never charge them
in an area where the temperature is above 45°C or below
4°C.
• If you connect an external power source to the scanner with
the battery switch set to REG. ALK. BATT., the scanner
does NOT charge the batteries. Make sure that you use the
correct batteries and set switch 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 NiMH
batteries to power the scanner. This type of battery takes
longer to recharge. You can get high-capacity NiMH
batteries at your local electronics store.
Using AC Power
You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 500 mA AC
adapter. To use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter
into DC 6V on the side of the scanner then plug the other end
into a standard AC outlet. If rechargeable batteries are installed
without removing the sticker, or, after removing, make sure that
the battery switch is correctly set to NI-MH BATT.,
Only in this position the adapter can power the scanner and
recharges the installed batteries at the same time.
Connecting the Antenna
