Introduction
Battery Installation and Removal
!WARNING
To avoid a possible explosion:
DO NOT replace the battery in an area labeled “hazardous atmosphere.”
DO NOT discard batteries in a fire.
!CAUTION
If your radio is programmed with
Note
The battery is shipped uncharged, and must be charged before use. Refer to the “Battery Charging and Disposal” section on page 36.
Installing the Battery
1. Turn off the radio and hold it with the back of the radio facing upward.
2. Insert the top edge of the battery into the area at the top of the radio between the radio’s case and chassis. Make sure the three tabs on the radio chassis align with the three slots under the top edge of the battery.
3.Rotate the battery toward the radio, and squeeze the battery and radio together until the battery “clicks” in place.
Removing the Battery
1. Turn off the radio and hold it so that the release button on the bottom of the battery is facing upward.
2. Press downward on the release button so that the battery disengages from the radio.
3. Remove the battery completely away from the radio
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