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BATTERY CHARGING
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Regular charging
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the
transceiver OFF while charging.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
0°C to +35°C; +32°F to +95°F
• Use the wall charger* (BC-110AR/DR) only.
NEVER
use an-
other manufactures’ charger.
* Not supplied with some versions.
• An optional cable CP-19R (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket)
can be used instead of the AC adapters of the above charg-
ers.
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Battery indicators
The battery indicators blink while charging but do not indicate
the power condition.
“CHG_F” appears when the charging is completed. Discon-
nect the wall charger in this case.
q
Attach the battery pack to the transceiver.
w
Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF.
e
Connect the AC adapter* (BC-110D/DR) as shown below.
* Not supplied with some versions.
r
Remove any cables from the [DC11V] jack.
• Charging period:
15 hours (w/BP-217)
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BA
TTER
Y
CHARGING
IC-E90
with BP-217
BC-110D/DR
to AC outlet
to DC power
jack
to a 12 V
cigarette lighter
socket
CP-19R
(optional)