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6. Getting started
6. Getting started
6.1 Inserting alkaline / rechargeable
batteries
- CAUTION -
– Observe the polarity of the batteries.
(refer to signs inside the battery
compartment.)
– Make sure the battery compartment
is properly locked.
1. Lightly press the lid of the battery
compartment.
2. Slide the lid out and off.
3. Replace the batteries.
- NOTE -
For alkaline batteries
– Always replace a complete set of
batteries.
– Do not mix used and new batteries.
– Do not mix batteries of different makes
or types.
– Use only undamaged batteries of an
approved type.
For rechargeable batteries
– Always use rechargeable batteries of the
same make and same type.
– Always use rechargeable batteries of the
same age and charged to the same level.
– New rechargeable batteries are mostly
empty and have to be charged prior to
first use.
– Use only NiMH batteries with 1.2 V
and 1500 – 2000 mAh capacity.
6.2 Battery charging
6.2.1 Standard charging of batteries
The charging process ensures that the
there will be no "memory effect". In view
of this, charging can begin at any time
regardless of the level to which the battery
is already charged.
Attach the PDAW 80/81-1 charging adaptor
into the range meter
햲
.
For charging, either connect the mains
adapter or the car battery plug
햳
to the
charging adaptor.
The maximum. charging time is 12 hours.
As with many mobile phones, the level of
charging is shown by movement of
battery display segments.
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Printed: 07.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5070011 / 000 / 00
