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BATTERY CHARGING
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Charging with the optional desktop charger
The optional BC-202
desktop
charger
rapidly
charges the BP-271 or BP-272
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i
-
ion
battery
pack
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The charging indicator lights orange while charging,
and lights green when charging is completed�
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Charging note
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DANGER!
NEVER
use a battery pack that is not
manufactured or approved by Icom�
•
CAUTION: DO NOT
place the transceiver with
the battery pack to the desktop charger when the
transceiver is connected to the DC power source�
This may cause the charger’s malfunction� If the
charging indicator lights red, disconnect the power
adapter from the charger, and then reconnect it.
•
BE SURE
to turn OFF the transceiver� When the
transceiver power cannot be turned OFF because
of the battery exhaustion, detach the battery pack
from the transceiver� Then charge the battery pack
by itself�
•
The BC-202
desktop
charger
can only charge
the BP- 271 or BP-272
l
i
-
ion
battery
pack
� Other
types of rechargeable batteries, Ni-Cd or Ni-MH
cannot be charged�
• If the charging indicator blinks orange, there may
be a problem with the battery pack or charger�
Contact your dealer if you have problems charging
a new battery pack�
Approximate charging time
•
BP-271 : 2 hours
•
BP-272 : 3�5 hours
Guide rail
Tabs
BP-271
or
BP-272
Battery pack
Trans battery pack
Turn OFF
To an AC outlet
Power adapter
The
CP-23L
or
OPC-515L
can also be used instead of
the power adapter�
BC-202
Charging indicator
• Lights orange: While charging
• Lights green: Charging is completed.
• Blinks orange: A charging error has
occurred�
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Ensure the guide
rails on the battery
pack are correctly
aligned with the
tabs inside the
charger�
Screws
(Self tapping screws: 3�5 × at least 30 mm)
Purchase separately� Using screws is
recommended to secure the charger�