Uniden BC125AT owner manual Charging the Ni-MH Batteries

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•For longer operation, you can get higher capacity Ni-MH batteries at your local electronics store. This type of battery takes longer to recharge.

Charging the Ni-MH Batteries

The scanner has a built-in circuit that charges the included Ni-MH batteries when a USB cable connects it to a computer (NOT to a USB hub) or to an AC or DC adapter that provides USB charging power. Verify that the battery selection switch is set to Ni-MHand that only Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are inserted in the scanner before connecting it to your computer.

Caution: Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries or install non-rechargeable batteries when the battery selection switch is set to Ni-MH.. The USB cable will only charge the batteries if the scanner is turned off..

1.Be sure the scanner is turned off. It will recharge only if it is turned off, even with the USB cable connecting it to a computer.

2.Connect the included USB cable to the scanner’s USB port.

3.Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer's USB port or to an AC or DC adapter that provides USB charging power.

NOTE: If you connect to a computer's USB port, the PC will prompt you for the drivers for your scanner. To download and install these drivers, go to http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BC125AT.

4.The scanner displays Charging while it charges the batteries and Charge Complete when the Ni-MH batteries are completely charged.

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Contents BC125AT Owners Precautions Earphone WarningContents Programming Channels Weather Operation FCC Wants You To Know Scanning Legally Introduction Feature Highlights Direct Access lets you directly access any channelPage Page Frequency Range Step Mode Band Lower Upper USA Band PlanIncluded with Your Scanner Optional Accessories What is Scanning?Scanning Basics What is Searching? What is CTCSS/DCS?Understanding Scanning Conventional Scanning Simplex Operation Repeater OperationWhere To Learn More Service Search BanksUnderstanding Banks Channel Storage BanksSetting UP Your Scanner Connecting the AntennaConnecting an Earphone/Headphone Connecting an Extension SpeakerConnecting an Optional Antenna Adjusting the Belt Clip Powering the ScannerInstalling Non-Rechargeable Batteries Installing Rechargeable Ni-MH BatteriesCharging the Ni-MH Batteries USB Message Batt Meaning Scanner Type Cond About Your Scanner Getting to Know the ScannerPri Weather menuClr Func HoldScan SrchTurning On the Scanner Play/ChargePgm/E ProgrammingLook At The Display Item MeaningScan/Service Search/Custom Search/Close Call Only modeSetting Up Your Scanner Using the Scroll Control KnobAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the Squelch Setting the BacklightAdjusting the Contrast Setting the Charging Timer Display/Charge menuUsing the Keypad Lock Setting the Beep ToneResetting the Scanner All Memory Clear displaysProgramming Channels Programming Channel Text Tags Setting CTCSS/DCS for a Channel Setting Channel Modulation Channel menuSetting the Priority Channel Setting Channel Delay Deleting ChannelsScanning Stored Channels Clearing a BankPage Priority Scan Modes Manually Selecting a Channel Locking Out ChannelsUnlock all Channels in Banks Currently Enabled for Scan To Lock Out a Specific ChannelUnlocking Channels Service Search Mode Service Search Receive/Hold ModesCustom Search Mode Frequency MHz Step kHz Quick Search Mode Custom Search Receive/Hold ModesQuick Search Receive/Hold Modes Search Delay Search OptionsCTCSS/DCS Search Turn Scroll Control to CTCSS/DCS Search and press Pgm/EProgramming Custom Search Ranges Storing Found Search Frequencies Locking Out Search FrequenciesUnlocking Search Frequencies Using the Close Call Feature Close CallClose Call Only Mode Selecting Close Call ModesClose Call Menu Page Set Close Call Bands Close Call Alert Close Call Hits BankClose Call Delay Weather Operation Searching for a Weather BroadcastClose Call CTCSS/DCS Search Weather Alert Standby Technical Specifications Weather Alert PriorityTo exit Weather Alert Standby mode, press Scan Operating Temperature NFM 138.150 MHz 157.100 MHz Signal Noise Ratio nominal VHF Low Band 25.0050 MHz Rbrc Information References Ctcss FrequenciesDSC Codes BirdiesWarranty One Year Limited WarrantyPage Procedure for Obtaining Performance of Warranty