TC-518 Owner’s Manual
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Battery Information
Initial Use
New batteries are shipped uncharged from the factory. Charge a new battery for 5 hours before
initial use. The maximum battery capacity and performance is achieved after three full
charge/discharge cycles. If you notice the battery power runs low, please recharge the battery.
Applicable Battery Packs
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only the battery specified by the manufacturer. Other
batteries may burst, causing bodily injury and damage.
Caution:
1. To avoid risk of personal injury, do not dispose of batteries in a fire!
2. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations (e.g. recycling). Do not dispose as
household waste.
3. Never attempt to disassemble the battery.
Battery Tips
1. When charging your battery, keep it at a temperature among 5
℃
- 40
℃
. Temperature out of
the limit may cause battery leakage or damage.
2. When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.
3. Do not cut off the power supply or remove the battery when charging a battery.
4. Never charge a battery that is wet. Please dry it with soft cloth prior to charge.
5. The battery will eventually wear out. When the operating time (talk-time and standby time)
is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
To Prolong Battery Life
1. Battery performance will be greatly decreased at a temperature below 0
. A spare battery
℃
is necessary in cold weather. The cold battery unable to work in this situation may work
under room temperature, so keep it for later use.
2. The dust on the battery contact may cause the battery cannot work or charge. Please use
clean dry cloth to wipe it before attaching the battery to the radio.
