PREPARATION
POWER SOURCES
You can power your scanner from any of four sources:
. Internal batteries (not supplied) with the provided battery holder
. A rechargeable scanner battery pack (not supplied)
. Standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter)
. Vehicle battery power (using an optional DC cigarette-lighter adapter)
Notes:
. The PWR jack lets you connect an external AC or DC adapter to operate the scanner. Connecting an
adapter to PWR disconnects the internal batteries. You can use the PWR jack with either non-
rechargeable or rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries installed.
. The CHG jack lets you connect an external AC or DC adapter to operate the scanner. The internal
batteries remain connected when you connect an adapter to CHG, and get recharged when you connect
a charger.
Warning: Never use the CHG jack with non-rechargeable batteries! If you try to recharge non-
rechargeable batteries, they could get very hot and explode.
Using Batteries
You can power your scanner from six AA batteries. For the longest operation and best performance, we
recommend alkaline batteries. You can also power the scanner using a rechargeable scanner battery
pack or rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, and recharge it as you use the scanner.
Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
Follow these steps to install batteries or a battery pack.
1. Press down on the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the scanner and slide the cover in the
direction of the arrow to remove it.
2. Slide the battery holder out of the battery compartment.
3. If you are installing individual batteries, insert six AA batteries in the battery holder as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and -) marked on the battery holder.
4. Slide the battery holder or battery pack into the compartment.
Caution: The battery holder or battery pack fits only one way inside the battery compartment. Do not
force it.
5. Replace the cover.
When battery power is low, BATT flashes and the scanner beeps about every 3 seconds. Immediately
replace all six non-rechargeable batteries or recharge the rechargeable batteries or battery pack.
Caution: Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not bury or burn them.
