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2. Before Use
2.1
Charging the Battery
Use the specified charger to charge the battery.
Read the
Safety Information Booklet
before charging.
The battery delivered with the radio is uncharged. To ensure optimum performance, fully charge the battery before
initial use.
To charge the battery, do as follows:
1.
Insert the output connector of the power adapter into the port on the bottom of the charger.
2.
Place the battery into the charger.
3.
Plug the power adapter into a power outlet that is off, and then switch the power outlet on.
To determine the charging status, check the LED indicator on the charger according to the following table:
LED Indicator on Charger
Charging Status
Flashes orange slowly
The charger is being activated.
Flashes red slowly
The battery fails to make proper contact with the charger.
Glows red
The battery is charging.
Glows green
The battery is charged to 95% or above.
Flashes red rapidly
The battery fails to be charged.
If the LED indicator flashes red slowly, take the battery out of the charger, and then place it into the charger for
proper contact.
If the LED indicator flashes red rapidly, please contact your dealer to check whether the battery or power adapter
is damaged.
You can also charge the radio with battery attached. It is recommended that your radio remains powered
off during charging.
