oWARNING o

Never install non- rechargeable batteries in the rechargeable yellow battery holder. Non- Rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them.

Ô NOTES Ô

•Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

•Do not burn or bury batteries.

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

•Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

•If you do not plan to use the scanner for a month or longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts.

CAUTION

The battery holder fits only one way. Do not force it.

You can use either the supplied non-rechargeable battery holder (black), or the supplied rechargeable battery holder (yellow).o

Follow these steps to install the batteries.Ô

1.Press in on the top center of the battery compartment cover on the back of the scanner and slide the cover down to remove it.

2.Pull the battery holder out of the battery compartment.

3.If you are using non- rechargeable batteries, place them into the black holder as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked on the holder.

If you are using rechargeable batteries, place them into the yellow holder as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked on the holder.

4.Place the battery holder into the battery compartment.5.Replace the cover.When battery power is low,

Low Battery! is displayed and the scanner beeps once every 30 seconds. When battery power is depleted, the scanner turns itself off. Replace all four non- rechargeable batteries, or recharge the rechargeable batteries. See “Charging Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 27.

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