Radio Shack 20-164 - Manual (Page 6)

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Installation
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Installation
To install batteries:
1. Slide open the battery compartment
cover on the back of the scanner.
2. Place 4 AA batteries into the correct
battery holder matching polarity symbols
(+ / –):
• Black – Alkaline (non-rechargeable)
• Yellow – Rechargeable.
3. Place the battery holder into the battery
compartment and replace the cover.
To charge batteries:
1. Install rechargeable batteries.
2. Connect an external power source to the
PWR DC 9V jack. Using the scanner while
charging will increase charge time.
Battery Current Charge Time
Ni-MH 1600 mAh 16 hours
Ni-Cd 600 mAh 6 hours
Ni-Cd 850 mAh 8 hours
Do not overcharge batteries.
Overcharging shortens battery life.
Battery Notes:
• Each battery holder fits only one way. Do
not force it.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required
size and recommended type. Do not mix
old and new batteries, different types
(alkaline or rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
• Remove old or weak batteries. If you will
not use the scanner with batteries for a
month, remove the batteries. Batteries
can leak chemicals that destroy electronic
circuits.
• Always dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly. Do not bury or burn them.
Recycle Rechargeable Batteries
Placing rechargeable batteries
in the trash can be harmful to
the environment. Instead, recycle old
rechargeable batteries at your local
RadioShack store free of charge. RadioShack
participates in the RBRC© battery recycling
program, and is committed to preserving the
environment and conserving natural resources.
Call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for
more information.
External Power
You can power your scanner using a
9V, 400mA AC/DC adaptor and size C
adaptaplug
TM (neither supplied).
To use an external power source:
1. Always connect the adapter (not supplied)
to the scanner first.
2. Plug the adapter into the
power source.
3. To disconnect, unplug the
adapter from the power
source first.
POWER DC 9V — External
power source (not included).