Radio Shack 20-501 manual Using rechargeable batteries

Warning: Set ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE to RECHARGEABLE for use only with nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) or nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non- rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them.

Cautions:

•Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.

•Do not mix batteries of different capacities or different chemistries.

•Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.

When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace both batteries.

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

using rechargeable batteries

You can also use two rechargeable batteries to power your scanner. Before you use Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries, you must charge them.

The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries while they are in the scanner. To charge the batteries, set ALKALINE/

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