3 – Preparations

Preparing the power

About the power supply

This unit can be powered by 2 AAA batteries or USB bus power.

This unit can use AAA alkaline batteries or AAA nickel metal hydride batteries.

Using AAA batteries

Slide off the battery compartment cover on the bottom panel of this unit, and insert 2 AAA batteries into the battery compartment according to the +/– indications.

When using AAA batteries, set the battery type so that the unit can accurately display the remaining battery charge and determine the necessary minimum remaining charge for operation. (See “Setting the battery type” on page 86.)

CAUTION

•Manganese AAA batteries cannot be used.

•This unit cannot recharge AAA nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Use a commercially- available battery recharger to recharge NiMH batteries.

•The included alkaline batteries are provided to allow confirmation of the unit’s operation, and are short-lived.

Using USB bus power

Connect this unit and a computer using the included USB cable as shown in the illustration.

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