User's Guide

Table Of Contents
Chapter 4
Getting Started
Getting Started provides instructions to prepare your radio for use.
4.1
Charging the Battery
Prerequisites:Turn off your radio when charging.
Procedure:
To comply with warranty terms and avoid damage, charge the battery using a Motorola
Solutions authorized charger as described in the charger user guide.
Charge a new battery 14 to 16 hours before initial use for best performance.
Batteries charge best at room temperature.
4.2
Attaching the Battery
Procedure:
1 Align the battery with the rails on the back of the radio.
2 Press the battery firmly, and slide upwards until the latch snaps into place.
3 Slide battery latch into lock position.
Postrequisites:
NOTE:
If the radio is attached with the wrong battery, your radio shows the following indications:
A low pitched warning tone sounds.
The red LED blinks.
The display shows Wrong Battery
Voice Announcement or Text-to-Speech sounds "Wrong Battery" if the Voice Announcement
or Text-to-Speech is loaded by using CPS.
If the radio is attached with an unsupported battery, your radio shows the following indications:
An alert tone sounds.
The display shows Unknown Battery.
Battery icon is disabled.
The certification of the radio is voided if you attach a UL battery to an FM approved radio or vice
versa.
If your radio is attached with an unsupported or wrong battery, immediately swap with the
correct battery.
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