hand, lift the cover to reveal the contacts in the chamber. Note the polarity markings.
. Position the alkaline batteries according to the and
terminals and snap each into place.
3.Close the cover as shown.
Using alkaline batteries let you continue to use the radio until you have an opportunity to fully recharge your primary Lithium Ion Battery pack. Be sure to dispose of the alkaline batteries properly according to their package information.
Warning - although the design of the case prevents accidental charging of installed alkaline batteries, for safety, never attempt to recharge alkaline batteries by defeating the case design or recharging outside of the case.
Battery Life and Indication
The operational power level of the
On each band LCD screen you see one of the following battery power level icons displayed.
Full | Recharge/ |
Power | Replace |
If a level 0 condition occurs, the battery icon flashes, a ‘battery low’ tone sounds repeatedly each second, and BATTERY LOW appears on the message line.
To cancel this warning, press any key. The flashing icon continues until you turn off the radio. The message and tone, however, disappear.
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