Radio Shack TRC-239 owner manual Using Rechargeable Batteries

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When the TX/BATT indicator lights steadily or the TRC-239 stops operating properly, replace the bat- teries.

Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.

Caution: If you do not plan to use the TRC-239 with internal batteries for several months, remove the bat- teries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

Using Rechargeable Batteries

Rechargeable batteries come fully discharged. Be- fore you use them for the first time, you must charge them. You can charge the batteries while they are in the battery compartment using a battery charger, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-349 (not supplied). Or you can use an optional external battery charger (not supplied).

Warning: Do not try to charge non-rechargeable bat- teries. They might get very hot and they could ex- plode.

Follow these steps to charge nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal hydride batteries in the TRC-239’s bat- tery compartment.

1.Rotate VOLUME upward until it clicks.

2.Set the battery charger’s Ni-Cd/Ni-MH selector switch to the appropriate position.

3.Insert the charger's barrel plug into the TRC- 239’s POWER jack.

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