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BATTERY PACKS
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BATTERY PACKS
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Battery cautions
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CAUTION! NEVER
short the terminals of the battery pack (or
charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may flow into
nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac-
ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a neck-
lace, etc. causes shorting. This will damage not only the battery
pack, but also the transceiver.
•
NEVER
incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may
cause an explosion.
•
NEVER
immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack be-
comes wet, be sure to wipe it dry
BEFORE
attaching it to the
transceiver.
•
Clean
the battery terminals to avoid rust or miss contact.
•
Keep
battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery ter-
minals once a week.
If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being
charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON
overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the battery
pack still does not retain a charge (or only very little charge), a new
battery pack must be purchased. (P. 9)
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Recycling information
(U.S.A. only)
The product that you have purchased contains a
rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At
the end of its life, under various state and local
laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into
the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-822-8837
for battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
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Battery pack replacement
Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST be ro-
tated fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard, to turn the power
OFF.
• Push the battery re-
lease forward, then
pull the battery pack
upward with the trans-
ceiver facing you.
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BATTERY PACKS
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Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions;
Tx : Rx : standby =5 : 5 : 90
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Output power is automatically reduced to 1 W to retains sufficient power
in case of emergency, etc.
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Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used.
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