User's Manual

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out of the limit may cause battery leakage or damage.
2. When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.
3. Do not cut off the power supply or remove the battery when charging a battery.
4. Never charge a battery that is wet. Please dry it with soft cloth prior to charge.
5. The battery will eventually wear out. When the operating time (talk-time and standby
time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
To Prolong Battery Life
1. Battery performance will be greatly decreased at a temperature below 0℃. A spare
battery is necessary in cold weather. The cold battery unable to work in this situation
may work under room temperature, so keep it for later use.
2. The dust on the battery contact may cause the battery cannot work or charge. Please
use clean dry cloth to wipe it before attaching the battery to the radio.
Battery Storage
1. Fully charge a battery before you store it for a long time, to avoid battery damage due
to over-discharge.
2. Recharge a battery after several months’ storage (Li-Ion & Li-polymer batteries: 6
months), to avoid reducing battery capacity due to over-discharge.
3. Store your battery in a cool, dry place under room temperature, to reduce
self-discharge.
Charging the Battery
When the charge indicator flashes red and an alert tone sounds at intervals of ten
seconds indicating the battery power runs low, please recharge the battery. Use only the
charger specified by the manufacturer. The charger’s LED indicates the charging
progress.
Please follow these steps to charge your radio using the switching power: