Baofeng UV-5R Series, Documentation

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4 Initial setup
Do not use any form of glue to fix the screws on the battery clip. The solvents in
the glue may cause damage to the battery casing.
Battery
Before attaching or removing the battery make sure your radio is turned off by turning
the power/volume knob all the way counter-clockwise.
Installation
Make sure the battery is aligned in parallel with the radio body with the lower edge of
the battery about 1-2cm below the edge of the radio.
Once aligned with the guide-rails, slide the battery upward until you hear a click as the
battery locks in place.
Removal
To remove the battery, press the battery release above the battery pack (see Figure 2.1,
“Baofeng UV-5R, overview”), as you slide the battery downward.
Charging and battery maintenance
For optimum battery efficiency, cycle the battery at least three times before regular
use.
A cycle consists of fully charging the battery (about five hours charge time with a
standard battery) and then fully depleting it before charging it again.
Charging
Follow these steps to hook up and use the charger:
1. Plug the DC connector of the power adaptor into the charger base.
2. Plug the AC connector of the power adaptor into a mains wall socket.
3. Place the radio in the charging slot on the charger.
4. Make sure the radio is making contact with the charger. When the the red LED
comes on steady, your radio is charging.
5. The radio is fully charged once the charger's green status LED goes steady. Please
remove the radio at that time to avoid over-charging your battery.