Radio Shack PRO-96 - Manual (Page 26)

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You can use either the supplied
non-rechargeable battery holder
(black), or the supplied
rechargeable battery holder
(yellow).
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Follow these steps to install the
batteries.
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1. Press in on the top center of
the battery compartment
cover on the back of the
scanner and slide the cover
down to remove it.
2. Pull the battery holder out of
the battery compartment.
3. If you are using non-
rechargeable batteries, place
them into the black holder as
indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and -) marked on
the holder.
If you are using rechargeable
batteries, place them into the
yellow holder as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and -)
marked on the holder.
4. Place the battery holder into
the battery compartment.
5. Replace the cover.
When battery power is low,
Low Battery!
is displayed and the
scanner beeps once every 30
seconds. When battery power is
depleted, the scanner turns itself
off. Replace all four non-
rechargeable batteries, or
recharge the rechargeable
batteries. See “Charging
Rechargeable Batteries” on
Page 27.
CAUTION
The battery holder fits
only one way. Do not
force it.
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WARNING
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Never install non-
rechargeable batteries in
the rechargeable yellow
battery holder. Non-
Rechargeable batteries
can get hot or explode if
you try to recharge
them.
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NOTES
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• Dispose of old
batteries promptly
and properly.
• Do not burn or bury
batteries.
• Use only fresh
batteries of the
required size and
recommended type.
• Do not mix old and
new batteries,
different types of
batteries (standard,
alkaline, or
rechargeable), or
rechargeable
batteries of different
capacities.
• If you do not plan to
use the scanner for a
month or longer,
remove the batteries.
Batteries can leak
chemicals that can
damage electronic
parts.