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Preparation
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Preparation
POWER SOURCES
You can power your scanner from any of three sources:
• internal non-rechargeable batteries or rechargeable
batteries (not supplied — see “Using Batteries” on
Page 10).
• standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter —
see "“Using AC Power” on Page 13)
• vehicle power (with an optional DC adapter — see
“Using Vehicle Battery Power” on Page 13)
Notes:
• Connecting an AC or DC adapter to the scanner dis-
connects internal batteries when you use the sup-
plied non-rechargeable battery holder, but it does
not disconnect internal batteries when you use the
supplied rechargeable battery holder.
• If you install the rechargeable battery holder, you
can operate the scanner and recharge the
rechargeable batteries at the same time. See "Using
Batteries" and “Charging Rechargeable Batteries”
on Page 12.
• If the scanner stops working properly after connect-
ing it to power, try resetting it. See “Resetting/Initial-
izing the Scanner” on Page 79.
Using Batteries
You can power the scanner with four AA batteries (not
supplied). For the longest operation and best perfor-
mance, we recommend alkaline batteries, available at
your local RadioShack store.
You can use either the supplied non-rechargeable bat-
tery holder (black), or the supplied rechargeable battery
holder (yellow). If you use the rechargeable battery hold-