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3. Before Use
3.1
Attaching the Antenna
Step 1
Place the antenna in its receptacle.
Step 2
Rotate the antenna clockwise.
Caution
Do not hold the radio by its antenna; otherwise, the radio performance may be reduced and the life span
of the antenna may be shortened.
3.2
Attaching the Battery
Step 1
Insert the top end of the battery into the top of the battery slot.
Step 2
Press the bottom end of the battery until the latch snaps into place.
Note
To remove the battery, make sure that the radio is turned off, and then slide the battery latch upwards to
unlock the battery.
3.3
Attaching the Belt Clip
Step 1
Unfasten the two screws on the back of the radio.
Step 2
Align the screw holes on the belt clip with those on the back of the radio.
Step 3
Tighten the screws.
3.4
Attaching the Accessories
Step 1
Open the accessory connector cover.
Step 2
Plug the accessory into the accessory connector.
Step 3
Tighten the screw on the accessory plug.
3.5
Charging the Battery
Caution
Use the charger specified by the Company to charge the battery.
Be sure to charge the battery fully before initial use, since reduction of state of charge (SoC) may lead to
low battery alarm. You can charge the standalone battery or the radio with the battery attached. It is
