The Basics

power sources

You can power your scanner from any of these sources:

• internal non-rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries (not supplied – see “Using Batteries”).

• standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter – see “Using AC Power”).

• vehicle power (with an optional DC adapter – see “Using Vehicle Battery Power”).

Notes

Connecting an AC or DC adapter to the scanner disconnects internal batteries when you use the supplied non-rechargeable battery holder, but it does not disconnect internal batteries when you use the supplied rechargeable battery holder.

If you install the rechargeable battery holder, you can operate the scanner and recharge the rechargeable batteries at the same time. See “Using Batteries” and “Charging Rechargeable Batteries”.

If the scanner stops working properly after connecting it to power, try resetting it. See “Initializing the Scanner”.

You must charge rechargeable batteries before you use them the first time. See “Charging Rechargeable Batteries”.

using batteries

You can power the scanner with four AA batteries (not supplied). For the longest operation and best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, available at your local RadioShack store.

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

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Radio Shack PRO-97 manual Power sources, Using batteries