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Installing the Batteries
Each radio can either use a NiMH rechargeable battery pack
or three units of AA Alkaline Battery, and beeps when the
batteries are low.
1. Make sure your radio is turned OFF.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, push the latch to
the left to unlock the battery door.
3. Insert the battery pack with the and signs facing you
for NiMH battery pack. Observe polarity.
For AA Alkaline batteries, insert the batteries. Observe
polarity.
4. Close the battery door and push the latch to the right to
lock the battery door.
Radio Battery Meter
The number of bars (0–3) on the Radio Battery icon shown
indicates the charge remaining in the battery. When the radio
battery meter shows one segment left, the radio chirps
periodically or after releasing the
PTT
button (Low Battery
Alert).
Battery Capacity Maintenance
1. Charge the NiMH batteries once every 3 months when
not in use.
2. Remove the battery from the radio for storage purposes.
3. Store the NiMH batteries in a temperature between
-20 °C to 35 °C and in low humidity. Avoid damp
conditions and corrosive materials.
Using the Micro-USB Charger
The micro-USB charger allows you to charge your NiMH
battery pack.
1. Power off your radio before start charging.
2. Plug the micro-USB cable into the micro-USB charging
port on your radio. Connect the other end of the micro-
USB charger to wall power outlet.
3. An empty battery will be fully charged in 8 hours.
4. The battery indicator bar moves up and down while
charging.
Using the Charging Cradle
1. Make sure your radio is turned OFF.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the micro-USB port of the
charging cradle.
3. Place the charging cable on a stable surface.
4. Place the radio in the charging cradle with the keypad
facing forward.
5. The radio battery indicator bar moves up and down while
charging.
Note: Motorola Solutions recommends to power OFF your radio while
charging. However, if power is ON while charging, you may not be
able to transmit a message if the battery is completely empty.
Allow time for the battery to charge to one bar before attempting to
transmit a message.
When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge
the NiMH battery pack until the temperature acclimates (usually
about 20 minutes).
For optimal battery life, remove the radio from the charger within
16 hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.
Turning your Radio On and Off
To turn your radio ON, turn the rotary knob clockwise.
To turn your radio OFF, turn the rotary knob
counterclockwise.
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