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4.2 Function Keys
MODE Reference Section 5.2
DISPLAY Reference Section 5.5
CURRENT Reference Section 5.4
SLOT
Reference Section 5.3
5 Detailed Operation
5.1 Initialization Mode
Once a rechargeable battery is inserted, the present voltage ( for example, 1.12V ) will be displayed for
3 seconds, then the default charging current ( 500mA) Charge will be displayed for another 3 seconds.
If the battery is fully charged, FULL will be displayed.
If the
MODE or CURRENT button is not pressed during the next 6 seconds, the charging process
will begin (normal working mode).
If any button is pressed, the unit will wait for another 10 seconds before entering the normal working
mode.
5.2 Changing Modes (MODE button)
Press and hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to change the working mode selection for all four
battery slots. All four battery slots will flash.
If you wish the change the mode for a particular slot, press the
SLOT button until the desired slot is
flashing.
Press the
MODE button to toggle between Charge , Discharge , Refresh, Test , and Quick Test mode.
Charge Discharge Refresh Test Quick Test
5.3 Slot Selection (SLOT button)
The SLOT button is used to select the desired slot for the different working modes, charge current or
display mode. When a slot is selected, the LCD display will flash.
The sequence is as follows:
1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> all four slots -> exit
5.4 Adjusting the Charging Current (CURRENT button)
Once the normal working mode begins, the charging current can no longer be changed.
The only way to change the charging current is by re-inserting the rechargeable batteries or
re-powering the charger by disconnecting and reconnecting the AC adapter, and pressing the
CURRENT button to program a different charge current.
If you want to adjust the charge current for each battery, press the
CURRENT button after inserting