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Removing the Three AA NiMH
Rechargeable Battery
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the
battery cover latch up and remove the cover.
3. Remove each of the three AA NiMH
rechargeable battery by pulling the ribbon
attached to the radio.
4. Close the battery cover firmly.
Note
:
• Be careful when removing NiMH batteries. Do not
use sharp or conductive tools to remove either of
these batteries.
• Remove the batteries before storing your radio for
extended periods of time. Batteries corrode over
time and may cause permanent damage to your
radio.
• Do not mix old and new batteries and Do not mix
alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries.
Battery Capacity Maintenance
1. Charge the NiMH batteries once every 3
months when not in use.
2. Before placing the radio in storage, remove
the battery.
3. Store the NiMH batteries in 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 is a handy port that
allows you to conveniently charge your NiMH
battery. Use certified adaptor(5V, ≥1A). Do not
attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
1. Make sure your radio is turned OFF.
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. The battery meter on LCD will move to
indicate the battery is charging.
Note
:
It is recommended to power OFF your radio
while charging.
When moving between hot and cold
temperatures, do not charge the NiMH
batteries until the battery 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.
