Specifications

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and

recommended type.

• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can

leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.

• When

flashes and a beep can be heard every

15 seconds, the battery is empty and you should

replace both batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of

batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or

rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

4. Replace the cover.

Using Rechargeable Batteries

Before you use NiMH batteries the first time, you must charge

them. The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge

NiMH batteries while they are inserted in the scanner. Before

you can charge such batteries, you must remove the sticker in

the battery compartment and move the switch to Ni-MH BATT.

position. (The default setting of the switch is for regular alkaline

batteries REG.ALK.BATT). Then install the batteries in the

scanner and connect an optional external AC adapter to the

scanner’s 6 V socket.

Charge new NiMH batteries, if You use them for the first time,