Using Standard AC Power
To power the scanner from AC power, you need an AC adapter.
Cautions:
. You must use an AC adapter that supplies 9 volts and delivers at least 200 milliamps. Its center tip
must be set to negative, and its barrel plug must correctly fit the scanner’s PWR/CHG jack. The
recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these
specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
. When you finish using the AC adapter, disconnect it from the AC outlet first. Then disconnect it from
the scanner.
Plug the adapter’s barrel plug into the scanner’s PWR jack. Then plug the adapter’s power module into
a standard AC outlet.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
To power the scanner from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket, you need a DC adapter.
Cautions:
You must use a DC adapter that supplies 9 volts and delivers at least 200 milliamps. Its center tip must
be set to negative, and its plug must correctly fit the scanner’s PWR/CHG jack. The recommended
adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could
damage the scanner or the adapter.
To protect your vehicle’s electrical system, always plug the adapter into the scanner before you plug it
into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket. Always unplug the adapter from the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter
socket before you unplug it from the scanner.
Plug the adapter’s barrel plug into the scanner’s PWR jack. Then plug the adapter’s power module into
your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
Notes:
Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit in some areas. Check the laws in your area.
If the scanner does not operate properly when you connect a DC adapter, unplug the adapter from the
cigarette-lighter socket and clean the socket to remove ashes and other debris.
Charging a Rechargeable Battery Pack/Rechargeable Batteries
Your scanner has a built-in charging circuit that lets you charge a rechargeable battery pack or
rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries while it is in the scanner. To charge it, simply connect an AC or
DC adapter to the scanner’s CHG jack.
It takes about 14-16 hours to recharge a battery pack (rechargeable batteries) that is fully discharged.
You scan operate the scanner while recharging the battery pack (rechargeable batteries), but charging
takes longer.
Note: A rechargeable battery pack (rechargeable batteries) lasts longer if you let it fully discharge once
a month. To do this, simply use the scanner until BATT flashes and the scanner beeps about every 3
seconds. Then fully charge it.
Important! At the end of a rechargeable battery pack or batteries useful life, it must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for
information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be available are:
municipal curb-side collection, drop-off boxes a retailers such as your local store, recycling collection
centers, and mailback programs.
