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C. Changing COMMUNICATOR
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Batteries
1.
When to replace batteries
When a good battery is in the Communicator and the power is on, the red light
on top of the unit will be lit. This light only indicates the power is on. It does not
indicate how much power is left in the battery. As a battery weakens during
routine use, you will hear a repeating beep in the earpiece, indicating the bat-
tery needs to be replaced. Typical battery life with normal use is 8 to 10 hours.
CAUTION: Turn Communicator OFF before removing batteries !
To prevent damage, turn the Communicator OFF before removing or installing
batteries.
2.
How to remove and install batteries
To remove the battery from a Communicator, slide the battery latch open and
push the battery in the direction of the large arrow on the battery as shown in
Figure 6.
To install a fully charged NiCd battery in a Communicator, insert the battery in
the battery compartment with the arrow on the battery pointing out as shown in
Figure 7. Slide it into the tracks on both sides of the compartment until its
catch clicks securely in place.
Figure 7. Installing the battery
Figure 6. Opening the battery compartment
