User's Manual

20-523 Owner’s Manual
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Your scanner has a built-in charging circuit that lets you charge rechargeable batteries (not supplied) while it
is in the scanner. To charge rechargeable batteries connect an appropriate AC or DC adapter to the PWR
DC 9V jack. We recommend RadioShack rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride 1500mA/h batteries.
Note: To charge batteries with a DC adapter from a DC power source, you must use RadioShack Cat. No.
273-1810 or 273-1815 and a size C Adaptaplug® (neither supplied) available at your local RadioShack store.
Make sure the adapter’s voltage is set to 9V.
It takes about 15 hours to recharge rechargeable batteries that are fully discharged 1500mA/h NiMH
batteries. You can operate the scanner while recharging the rechargeable batteries, but charging takes
longer.
Notes:
. The scanner can also charge Ni-Cd batteries. 600mA/h batteries require 6 hours and 850mA/h batteries
require 8 hours to charge.
. When you charge Ni-Cd batteries, please pay attention not to over charge. Over charge makes short
batteries 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 Low Battery! appears. Then fully charge the rechargeable batteries.
Important: The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates
RadioShack is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end
of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program provides a
convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which
may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for information on Ni-Cd
battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. RadioShack’s involvement in this program is
part of the company’s commitment to preserving out environment and conserving our natural resources.
Using AC Power
You can power the scanner using a 9V, 300 mA AC adapter and a size C Adaptaplug (neither supplied). We
recommend RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1767 (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. Using an adapter that does not meet
these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
. Always connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to AC power. When you finish,
disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the scanner.
Follow these steps to connect the adapter.
1. Connect the Adaptaplug to the adapter’s cord with the tip set to positive.