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When the rechargeable NiMH batteries are being charged. The battery symbol in the
LCD display will animate. The charging and animation will stop automatically when the
batteries are full.
Warning:
Danger of explosion if a battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type.
Always make sure the Battery Select switch is set to the correct position.
An Alkaline battery is not rechargeable. Never attempt charging Alkaline batteries.
Do not mix up different battery types.
Do not mix up charged and uncharged batteries.
Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Batteries should not be disposed of by incineration and with household waste.
Disposable batteries should be taken to a suitable recycling centre if possible.
Note: Charging conditions of the rechargeable batteries and mobile phones
This radio supports recharging of mobile phones from the USB host socket and also
supports recharging of rechargeable NiMH batteries. The table below shows how the
charging will function when a mobile phone is connected to the USB socket and/or
rechargeable NiMH batteries are inserted.
Charging speed
Modes
Mobile phone connection
Mobile phone
NiMH batteries
(inserted)
Standby
Mobile phone disconnected
Not connected
Quick charge
Mobile phone connected
Charge
Slow charge
Radio On mode
Mobile phone disconnected
Not connected
Quick charge
Mobile phone connected
Charge
Stop charging
Note:
When the radio is playing a USB stick, due to additional power consumption of this
function, the charging of the batteries will stop in order to maintain normal functioning
and quality of the USB playback. Once the USB stick is removed normal charging will
continue.
Note:
To fully charge the rechargeable NiMH batteries, the radio will need about 7 hours when
it is in the quick charge mode, or about 16 hours when it is in slow charge mode.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON CHARGING AND USING
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
1. Recharge the batteries in any case at least every 2 months.
2. Make sure the Battery Select switch next the battery compartment is set to the
“CHARGE NiMH ON” position.
3. Put the batteries in the compartment whilst paying attention to the correct polarity of
the batteries (+ and -).
4. First use: Charge new batteries in one continuous, uninterrupted, charge until they
are full. This first charge may take longer than normal. For longer battery life it is
advised to always recharge in one continuous, uninterrupted charge until batteries
are full and to not recharge again whilst the batteries are still full.
5. New batteries will only reach their full capacity after some time of use (several
charge – discharge cycles).
6. Leave the complete group of batteries in place inside the radio and do not use
these batteries or a few of them for other purposes. This will result in a mix of (fully)
charged and (partly) empty batteries. This can seriously damage the batteries and
radio when recharged.
7. It is advised to only charge batteries at room temperatures between 5 degrees C –
35 degrees C. In lower or higher temperatures full charge cannot be achieved.
8. Depending on the capacity of the batteries, charging from “empty” to “full” can take
several hours, even up to 10 hours or more.
9. Do not charge batteries when the radio is hot or exposed to heat or heat sources.
10. It is advised to clean the metal contacts of the batteries and of the charger inside
the radio e.g. with a contact-spray from time to time.
11. Do not use a mix of old and new rechargeable batteries.
12. Do not use a mix of rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries.
13. Do not use a mix of full and empty rechargeable batteries.
14. Do not use batteries that have a different mAh capacity.
15. Do not use damaged, deformed or leaking batteries.
16. Battery level indication is an approximate indication only and can vary with battery
type used.
17. Batteries can become hot during charging.
18. In cold conditions the capacity of batteries will be much lower than when used at
normal room temperature
19. Batteries (even when supplied with the radio), as being consumables, do not fall
under the warranty conditions of the radio.
20. It is advised to use Perfectpro rechargeable batteries as the radio and its charger
were developed for use with these batteries.
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