La Crosse Technology BC-1000U - Manual (Page 8)

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charging the rechargeable batteries ‖ below). To change the charging current of an individual
rechargeable battery, first press the corresponding NUMBER key then press the CURRENT key
(within the first 8 seconds after batteries are inserted).
OPERATING MODES OF THE CHARGING UNIT
This powerful charging unit provides the following operating modes:
a.
Charge the rechargeable battery (CHARGE) – to charge the rechargeable battery,
automatically switches to trickle charge after the rechargeable battery is full.
b. Discharge then charge the rechargeable battery (DISCHARGE) – to discharge the
rechargeable battery then charge it to minimize the memory effect.
c. Refresh the rechargeable battery (REFRESH) – to refresh the rechargeable battery to its
maximum capacity by charging and discharging the rechargeable battery repeatedly until
no further increase in the capacity is estimated. For old rechargeable batteries or those
have not been used for a long time, refreshing may bring the rechargeable battery back
to the optimum condition.
d. Check the rechargeable battery capacity in mAh/ Ah (TEST)