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BATTERY CHARGING
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Battery 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
power OFF while charging.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
+10°C to +40°C
• Use the specified chargers (BC-150, BC-119N and BC-
121N).
NEVER
use another manufacture’s charger.
• Use the supplied AC adapter (BC-147E) for BC-150.
NEVER
use another manufacture’s adapters.
NEVER
connect DC power to the battery case when in-
stalling alkaline batteries. Such a connection will damage
the transceiver.
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Battery cautions
CAUTION! NEVER
insert battery pack/transceiver
(with the battery pack attached) with wet or soiled into the
charger. This may result in corrosion of the charger terminals
or damage to the charger. The charger is not waterproof and
water can easily get into it.
NEVER
incinerate used battery pack. Internal battery gas
may cause an explosion.
NEVER
immerse batteries in water. If the battery pack be-
comes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the
transceiver.
NEVER
short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, cur-
rent may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace,
etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing near
metal objects, carrying in handbags, etc.
If your battery pack seem to have no capacity even after
being charged, completely discharge them by leaving the
power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack
again. If the batteries still do not retain a charge (or very little),
new battery pack must be purchased.
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