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3. Before Use
3.1 Charging the Battery
Read the
Safety Information Booklet
before charging.
Use the approved charger to charge the battery.
The remaining lithium-ion battery power is limited to 30% pursuant to the new lithium battery shipment
regulation approved by International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Before initial use, charge the battery. You can charge either the standalone battery or the radio with battery attached.
It is recommended to power off the radio during charging.
The LED indicator on the charger indicates the charging status. For details, see the following table.
LED Indicator
Charging Status
Glows red
The battery is being charged.
Glows orange
The battery is charged to 85% or more.
Glows green
No battery is placed on the charger, or the battery is fully charged.
3.2 Attaching the Battery
Push the battery latch to
, and then remove the battery cover.
Inset the top of the battery into the slot, and then press the bottom of the battery toward the radio until the battery
is securely inserted.
Put the battery cover back in place, and then push the battery latch to
.
To remove the battery, make sure that the radio is turned off, and then lift the battery latch.
