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3. Gently remove each alkaline battery by easing each battery
out individually.
4. Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on
the battery door.
Note: Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries.
Do not use sharp or conductive tools to remove
either of these batteries.
Ensure radio is fully dry before installing and
removing batteries. The battery compartment seal
should be free from dirt or debris before attaching
the battery door.
Remove the batteries before storing your radio for an
extended period of time. Batteries corrode over time
and may cause permanent damage to your radio.
Radio Battery Meter
The Radio Battery icon shows the battery charge level from full
to empty
. When the radio has one segment left,
the radio beeps periodically or after releasing the
PTT
button
(Low Battery Alert).
Battery Capacity Maintenance
1. Charge the NiMH batteries once every three months when
not in use.
2. Remove the battery from the radio after using for storage
purposes.
3. Store the NiMH batteries in a temperature between -20 °C to
35 °C and in low humidity. Avoid damp conditions and
corrosive materials.
Using the Micro-USB Charger
The micro-USB charger is a handy port that allows you to
conveniently charge your NiMH battery pack.
1. Make sure your radio is turned OFF
2. Plug the micro-USB cable into the micro-USB charging port
on your radio. Connect the other end of the micro-USB
charger to wall power outlet.
3. An empty battery will be fully charged in eight hours.
4. The battery meter bar will move when the battery is
charging.
Note: When moving between hot and cold temperatures,
do not charge the NiMH battery pack until the
temperature acclimates (usually about twenty
minutes).
For optimal battery life, remove the radio from the
charger within sixteen hours. Do not store the radio
while connected to the charger.
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip
1. Attach the belt clip to the TALKABOUT plate at the back of
the radio until the clip clicks in place.
2. Attach the belt clip to pocket or belt strap until the clip clicks
in place.
To Remove
1. Push the release tab on top of the belt clip to release the
latch.
2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio.
Turning your Radio On and Off
Press and hold the
Power button to turn the radio ON or
OFF.
1. In the ON position, the radio chirps and briefly shows all
feature icons available on the radio.
2. The display screen then shows the current channel, code
and all features that are enabled.
Setting the Volume
From Standby Mode, press on either
or
to show the
current value. Press
or
again to adjust the volume
setting.
1. Press
to increase the speaker volume.
2. Press
to decrease the speaker volume.
Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an
uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.
Adjust ‘0’ to mute the speaker.
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