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• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (alkaline, or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
• If you do not plan to use the scanner with batteries for a month or longer,
remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy elec-
tronic parts.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Press in on the battery compartment cover on the back of the scanner and
slide the cover down to remove it.
2. Pull the battery holder out of the battery compartment.
3. If you are using non-rechargeable batteries, place them into the black holder,
as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked on the holder. Or, if
you are using rechargeable batteries, place them into the yellow holder, as
indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked on the holder.
4. Place the battery holder into the battery compartment.
5. Replace the cover.
When battery power is low, appears and the scanner beeps continuously.
When battery power is depleted, the scanner turns itself off. Replace all four
non-rechargeable batteries, or recharge the rechargeable batteries. See "Charg-
ing Rechargeable Batteries".
CHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Your scanner has a built-in charging circuit that lets you charge nickel-metal
hydride (Ni-MH) or nickel cadmium (Ni-CD) rechargeable batteries (not sup-
plied) while they are in the scanner. To charge rechargeable batteries, you need
to use a supplied AC adaptor. To charge batteries with a DC adaptor from a DC
power source, you must use a 9VDC at leaset 400mA adaptor with 4.75mm
outer/1.7mm inner plug.
It takes about 16 hours to recharge fully discharged 1600mAh Ni-MH recharge-
able batteries. You can operate the scanner while recharging the rechargeable
batteries, but charging takes longer.
Notes:
• The scanner can also charge Ni-Cd batteries. 600mAh batteries require 6
hours and 850mAh batteries require 8 hours to charge.
• When you charge Ni-Cd batteries, do not over charge them. Overcharging
shortens battery 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 appears.
Then fully charge the rechargeable batteries.
Warning:
Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not
burn or bury them.