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3
BATTERY CHARGING
3-3
Charging the battery pack
NOTE:
• Prior to using the transceiver for the fi rst time, the
battery pack must be fully charged for optimum
life and operation�
•
BE SURE
to turn OFF the transceiver while
charging with the supplied battery charger�
Otherwise the battery pack will not charge�
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While charging, the charging icon
“
” sequentially displays 11 level steps of
“Charging����”
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The icon disappears when the battery pack is
completely charged�
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Charging information
• When using the optional CP-12L, CP-19R, or
OPC-254L, the battery pack can be charged with the
power ON�
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To connect, see the illustration below.
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While charging, the icon display changes, as shown
below�
“
”→“
”→“
”→“
”
•
The BP-273 battery case has no charging capability
or socket�
NOTE: BE SURE
to attach the battery pack before
connecting the DC cable
Approximate charging time
•
BP-271: 6 hours
• BP-272: 9 hours
*
1
The shape is different, depending on the version.
*
2
When using the BC-167S, turn OFF the transceiver.
BC-167S*
1
CP-12L
OPC-254L
← To an AC outlet
To a 12 V DC
power source
↓
↑
To a cigarette
lighter socket
(12 V DC)
↓
Black:
_
White:
+
Turn OFF*
2
To [DC IN]
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Charging note
•
Turn OFF the transceiver when using the
BC-167S�
• To protect the battery pack, it cannot be fully
charged when not using the optional BC-202
desktop
charger
�
(p� 3-7)
•
DO NOT
charge the fully charged battery pack�
This may cause a shorter battery life�
CP-19R