11
Getting Started
Battery
Safety Precautions
The battery is not charged at the factory. It is recommended to charge the new battery
before using it. Also, batteries that may have set longer than 2 months since the last
charge should be charged before using it. please charge it for 12 hours, which applies for
Ni-Cd, Ni-MH and Li-Ion battery charged with slow or rapid rate charger. The battery
capacity will be optimum after being charged/discharged two or three times. When the
battery’s charge is depleted, charge the battery or replace the battery with a new one.
Caution:
1. Do not short circuit the battery terminals or discard the battery in fire. Never attempt
to disassemble the battery.
2. The battery should be charged at 5
~ 40
, temperature out of this range could
℃
℃
result the battery not fully charged.
3. When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.
4. Do not cut off the power supply or remove the battery when charging a battery.
5. If the operation time will not increase even though the battery is properly charged, this
means the battery life cycle is over, please replace with a new one.
6. Do not return fully charged batteries to the charger for an “extra boost”. This action
will significantly reduce battery life.
7. Never charge a battery that is wet. Please dry it with soft cloth prior to charge.
To Prolong Battery Life
Battery performance will be greatly decreased at a temperature -20
below.
℃
Please
use back-up battery in cold weather. The cold battery unable to work in this situation
may work under room temperature, so keep it for later use.
The dust on the battery contact may affect battery life. Please use clean dry cloth to
wipe it before the attaching the battery to the radio.
Battery Storage
