Installing the Batteries
Each radio can either use a NiMH rechargeable
battery pack or three units of AAAlkaline Battery,
and beeps when the batteries are low.
1.
Make sure your radio is turned off.
2.
To remove the battery compartment door,
press the tab atthe bottom of the compartment
door.
3.
For NiMH battery pack, insert the battery
pack with the
and
polarity. For AA Alkaline batteries, insert the
batteries. Observe polarity.
4.
Close the battery compartment door.
Radio Battery Meter
The number of bars (0–3) on the Radio Battery icon
shown indicates the charge remaining in the battery.
When the radio battery meter shows one segment left,
the radio chirps periodically or after releasing the PTT
button (Low Battery Alert).
Battery Capacity Maintenance
1. Charge the NiMH batteries once every three
months when not in use.
2. For storage purposes, remove the battery
from the radio.
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signs facing you. Observe
3. Store the NiMH batteries in a temperature
between -20 °C to 35 °C and in low humidity.
Avoid damp conditions and corrosive
materials.
Using the Micro-USB Charger
The micro-USB charger allows you to charge
your NiMH battery pack.
1. Power off your radio before start charging.
2. Plug the micro-USB cable into the micro-USB
chargingport on your radio.
3. Connect the USB charger to a nearby and easily
accessible wall power outlet.
4. An empty battery will be fully charged in 8 hours.
5. The battery meter bar will scroll when the battery is
charging.
Note: When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not
charge the NiMH battery pack until the temperature
acclimates (usually about 20 minutes).
For optimal battery life, remove the radio from the charger
within 16 hours. Do not store the radio while connected to
the charger.
Turning your Radio On and Off
Press and hold the Power button to turn the radio on or
off.
1.
In the on position, the radio chirps and
briefly shows all feature icons available on the radio.