User's Manual

20-315 Owner’s Manual
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Warning: Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the scanner with batteries for a month or more, remove
the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
CHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Your scanner has a built-in charging circuit that lets you charge nickel-metal hydride (Ni-
MH) or nickel cadmium (Ni-CD) rechargeable batteries (not supplied) while they are in the
scanner. To charge rechargeable batteries, you need to use an AC adapter which supplies
9V (RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1767) or a DC adapter which supplies 10V (Cat. No. 273-
1830). Connect a size C Adaptaplug TM to the adapter’s cable with the tip set to positive
then insert the Adaptaplug into the PWR DC 9V jack. For best results we recommend
RadioShack rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) 1500mAh batteries.
Notes:
• It takes about 15 hours to recharge fully discharged 1500mAh Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries. You can operate the scanner while recharging the rechargeable batteires, but
charging takes longer.
• You cannot use a DC adapter to recharge rechargeable batteries in the scanner due to
the limitations of the scanner’s charging circuit.
• The scanner can also charge Ni-Cd batteries. 600mAh batteries require 6 hours and
850mAh batteries require 8 hours to charge.
• When you charge Ni-Cd batteries, pay attention not to over charge. Overcharging
shortens battery life.
• Rechargeable batteries last longer and deliver more power if you let them fully discharge
once a month. To do this, use the scanner until
B
appears. Then fully charge the
rechargeable batteries.
USING AC POWER
You can power the scanner using a 9V, 300-mA AC adapter (RadioShack Cat. No. 273-
1767) and a size C Adaptaplug (neither supplied). Both are available at your local
RadioShack store.
Cautions:
! You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 300 mA.
Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner's PWR DC 9V jack.