PREPARATION
CONNECTING POWER
You can power your scanner from a standard AC outlet using the supplied AC adapter or from your vehicle’s bat- tery using an optional DC power cord.
If a power failure occurs or if the pow- er cord is disconnected, the scanner’s memory backup circuit keeps informa- tion in memory for up to 3 days.
Note: The memory backup circuit be- gins to protect memory within a few minutes after you plug in the scanner.
Follow these steps to use AC power.
DC 12V
1.Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the scanner’s DC 12V jack.
2.Plug the adapter’s power module into a standard AC outlet.
Using Standard AC Power
Warning: Do not use the AC adapter with an extension cord unless the blades can be fully inserted.
Cautions:
•The supplied AC adapter supplies 12 volts and delivers 500 milli- amps. Its center tip is set to posi- tive, and its plug properly fits the scanner’s DC 12V jack. Using an AC adapter that does not meet these specifications could dam- age the scanner or the adapter.
•Connect the adapter to the scan- ner before you connect it to an AC outlet. Disconnect the adapter from the AC outlet before you dis- connect it from the scanner.
•If you have difficulty inserting the AC adapter’s plug, do not force it. Turn it over and reinsert it.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
Use a DC power cord (not supplied), such as RadioShack Cat. No. 270- 1533, to power your scanner in your vehicle.
Cautions:
•The DC power cord you select must supply 12 volts and deliver at least 500 mA. Its center tip must be positive, and its plug must fit the scanner’s DC 12V jack. The recommended power cord meets these specifications. Using a power cord that does not meet these specifications could dam- age the scanner or power cord.
•Connect the power cord to the scanner before you plug it into your vehicle. Disconnect the power cord from the vehicle before you disconnect it from the scanner.
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