Uniden USC 2500XL T Care and Maintenance, Turn the scanner off before removing the Battery Pack

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Care and Maintenance

Replacing the Rechargeable Battery Pack

When it is time to install a new Battery Pack, use only the one made for this scanner. Any other type of battery may damage

yourunit.

To replace the Battery Pack:

1.Remove the BeltClipby liftingthe tab and carefully sliding it upward and out.

2.Remove the Battery Pack by pressing in and slidingit down and off.

3.Install the new Battery Pack by sliding the pack onto the bottom of the scanner until it clicks.

4.Replace the Belt Cljp.

Note: Be sure to recharge the Battery Pack before using the scanner.

Battery Maintenance

Most rechargeable batteries typically suffer from "memory

effect"which occurs graduallyover time, shortening the usable time of the Battery Pack when it is fully charged. After 2 to 3 months of use, when the Battery Pack holds a charge for a somewhat shorter period than when first used, follow these steps:

1.

Leave the scanner on until the Battery Pack is drained.

 

 

(See the Low Battery Indicator description in the

 

 

"Controls and Indicators" section for more information.)

 

2.

Recharge the Battery Pack for 14 to 16 hours to ensure

 

 

a full charge.

 

3.

After the Battery Pack is fully recharged, you may need

I

 

to reprogram the channels.

General Use

. Turn the scanner off before removing the Battery Pack.

.

Always write down the programmed frequencies in the

 

event of memory loss. If memory is lost, simply

 

reprogram each channel.

.

Always press each keypad button firmly until you hear

 

the entry tone for that key entry.

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Contents USC 2500XL T This equipment contains a Nickel-Cadmium PrecautionsTable of Contents About Your New UBC 2500XLT Leather-like Carrying Case UnpackingAuto Store Automatically stores all active frequencies Weather Channels Lets your scanner function as aAustralia TopView Controls and IndicatorsFrontView Scan KEY @ @4 Display. Note Youcannotdeactivateall20 banks LMTLIntKV Frequency. To store the same frequency into Send KEY Hold UO WX 1 2 KHz AM NFM WFM IkeylockiSetup Mounting the Flexible Antenna Installing the Belt ClipBank Scan If you have programmed channels, you Scanning OverviewBand Search The Search function is different from 0 5 Programming ChannelsThen, press Manual ProgrammingWith the Rotary Tuner If the selected channel already has a stored Frequency HLD to stay on that frequency Ress Manual to stop scanningExample Set search limits of 137.000 to 144.000 MHz Press SRC to start the search4 0 0 Press LMT Auto Store feature automatically stores all activePress Manual to stop scanning First enter the lower limit by pressingDisplay. In this case, select another bank ~nother Open ChannelPress E Current channel is erased, and the display shows Deleting a Stored FrequencyPress Manual again Scann ingWeather Channel Scanning Customizing Scanner Operation Press Scan to start scanning This feature is active in Manual Mode or Scan ModeSetting Up Priority Channels To activate the Count feature Using Count to Monitor Channel ActivityReprogram each channel Care and MaintenanceTurn the scanner off before removing the Battery Pack Event of memory loss. If memory is lost, simplyDo not use excessive amounts of water Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergentProblem Troubleshooting137 174 222 400 520 Technical SpecificationsSearch Band DisplayWarranty Unid~n~GP