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BATTERY CHARGING
D
Supplied battery charger
Charging time: Approximately 4 hours for
the BP-296
D
Optional battery charger
Charging time: Approximately 4 hours for
the BP-296
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Battery charger
* Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver
version.
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“
” is displayed and bars of the battery icon scroll while charging.
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“ ” is displayed when the battery has been fully charged.
NOTE:
•
The transceiver
MUST
be turned OFF while charging.
Otherwise:
- The battery will not be charged correctly.
- The battery life may be shortened.
•
DO NOT
transmit while charging. When you need to transmit,
remove the transceiver from the charger, and then turn ON the
transceiver.
•
The transceiver is designed to not easily come out of the
charger when the vessel is pitching and rolling. If you cannot
easily remove the transceiver from the charger, tilt the
transceiver forward and remove it, as shown to the right.
•
If the battery pack does not properly charge when it is attached
to the transceiver, remove the transceiver from the charger and
insert the transceiver into the charger again.
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When error is detected, the battery icon blinks, and “ ” and
“
” are displayed.
Turn OFF
Power adapter*
Desktop
charger
BC-235
Turn OFF
BC-238
Charger adapter
OPC-2416
Connect to a
DC power supply:
5 V, at least 6 A
CAUTION: NEVER
connect the OPC-
2416 to a power source using reverse
polarity. This will ruin the battery charger.
The positive (
+
) side is marked with a
white dashed line.