Charging the battery pack – Kenwood TK-3401DE User Manual
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Indicator
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Make sure the metal contacts of
the battery pack mate securely
with the charger terminals.
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The indicator lights red and
charging begins.
4 When charging is completed, the indicator lights green.
Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the
charging slot of the charger.
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It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery pack.
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When the charger will not be used for a long time, unplug the
AC adapter from the AC outlet.
Note:
◆ When an abnormality occurs during charging, the indicator performs
as follows:
Blinks Red: The battery pack is either defective or the battery pack
contacts are not properly mated with those of the charger.
Alternates Flashing Green and Orange: The battery pack has not
satisfi ed the charging start temperature. Remove the battery pack
from the charger and wait until it reaches a normal temperature before
charging it again.
◆ The ambient temperature should be between 5°C and 40°C while
charging is in progress. Charging outside this range may not fully
charge the battery.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before
use.
ATTENTION:
◆ Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a battery pack
before inserting the transceiver into the charger.
1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the jack located on the rear
of the charger.
2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.
3 Slide a battery pack or a transceiver equipped with a
battery pack into the charging slot of the charger.