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The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries while they are in the scanner. To charge the batteries, set ALKALINE/ RECHARGEABLE inside the battery compartment to RECHARGEABLE, install the batteries in the scanner, and connect an external AC or DC adapter to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see “Using AC Power” on Page 10 or “Using Vehicle Battery Power” on Page 11). CHArg appears while the scanner is charging the batteries.
Warning: Do not connect either adapter to the scanner if non-rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are installed in the scanner and ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE is set to RECHARGEABLE, or if you are unsure of the switch's position. Non-rechargeable batteries will get hot and can even explode if you try to recharge them.
Before you use Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries for the first time, charge them for 14 hours to bring them to a full charge.
Discharged batteries take about 14 hours to fully recharge.
Notes:
•Ni-Cd batteries last longer and deliver more power if you occasionally let them fully discharge. To do this, simply use the scanner
