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Congratulations on your purchase of the TLKR T8 radio. This product is a lightweight, durable radio. Use it at sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, for vital communication. This compact,
Package Contents
Your package contains two TLKR T8 radios, two belt clips, one charging cradle, AC adapter, two battery support brackets, two rechargeable NiMH battery packs and this reference guide. You may operate the unit with 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).
Install the Battery
Your TLKR T8 radio uses the NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included). If alkaline batteries are used, we recommend using high quality alkaline batteries.
To install the NiMH battery pack:
1.Make sure your radio is OFF.
2.Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab at the bottom of the compartment door, allowing the door to be removed.
3.Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery compart- ment. Be certain to follow the + and – symbols in the compartment. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.
4.Replace the battery compartment door.
Battery Level and Low Battery Alert
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to indicate the status of the batteries. When the battery in the unit is
low, the battery level meter icon will flash. Recharge the NiMH rechargeable batteries immediately.
Charging the Radio
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery, two TLKR T8 radios can be charged directly or by using the supplied charging cradle.
Make sure the radio is turned OFF before placing the radio in the charging cradle. Otherwise the battery level meter icon will not indicate properly.
Direct Charge
1.Connect the DC adapter’s plug to the radio’s DC IN 9V jack and plug the other end to a vehicle's accessory power outlet.
2.Charge the battery pack for 16 hours.
Using the Charging Cradle
1.Connect the AC adapter to DC IN 9V and to a standard electrical outlet.
2.Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop, and place the radio in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward.
3.Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio from the charging cradle after charge.
Note:The charge indicator LEDs will remain on as long as the radios are left in the charger.
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