Your KP4X COMMUNICATOR uses 3 AAA size Alkaline battery. To install the battery:
1. Release the Battery Compartment Cover Latch located on the rear side of the unit, and remove the Battery
Compartment Cover from the Battery Compartment.
2. Install the batteries into the Battery Compartment. Be certain to follow the correct battery orientation in the
compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.
3. Replace the Battery Compartment Cover and lock the Battery Compartment Cover Latch into position.
In Watch and COMMUNICATOR Mode the Low Battery Level icon will not appear on the display unless the unit detects
that the battery is low.
The unit has a Low Battery Level icon which will blink when it detects a low battery level in COMMUNICATOR and in
Watch Mode. When the unit is in COMMUNICATOR Mode or Watch Mode and the battery level is low the icon will blink.
You should replace the batteries by this time to continue operation.
Your COMMUNICATOR has the capability to use Ni-MH batteries, if you are using Ni-MH batteries you should recharge
the batteries when the level becomes low. You can recharge the batteries thru the Headset / Charger jack found at the
side of the unit.
Your KP4X COMMUNICATOR comes with an A/C Adapter Charger to charge your NiMH batteries. To charge the
batteries:
1. Lift the Headset / Charger Jack Cover located in the side of your unit.
2. Connect the A/C Adapter Charger into an A/C Wall outlet
2. Insert the A/C Adapter Charger into the Headset / Charger Jack. During charging, the Low Battery Level icon will
disappear on the display once the battery level is above the Low Level limit.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
CAUTION
: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the instruction book.
The KP4X has a built in Power Saver feature for maximum battery life. But when the KP4X
is not being used, conserve battery power by pressing the Power Key to OFF.
Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for a long period of time.
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Battery Compartment
Cover Latch
Battery
Compartment
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Headset/Charger
Jack Cover
BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW BATTERY OPERATION
Battery
Compartment
Cover
NOTE: Charge the Ni-MH batteries for approximately 12
hours before initial use. Do not attempt to charge
Alkaline batteries as it may cause leakage and cause
damage to the unit.
The KP4X have internal battery protection, however
during long term storage it is strongly recommended
that you recharge the battery every 6 months or
remove the battery if the unit will not be used for a long
period of time.
