Installing Non-Rechargeable Batteries

1.Make sure the power is turned off.

2.Slide the battery compartment cover off.

3.Use a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen to set the battery selection switch inside the compartment to ALK.

4.Insert the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside the battery compartment.

5.Replace the battery compartment cover.

Installing Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries

You can also use two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries to power your scanner. The Ni-MH batteries included with your unit are not fully charged; you must charge them completely after you install them into your scanner. See Charging the NiMH Batteries, page 24, for details.

1.Make sure the power is turned off.

2.Slide the battery compartment cover off.

3.Use a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen to set the battery selection switch inside the compartment to Ni-MHfor Nickel Metal-Hydride batteries.

4.Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside and replace the cover.

Notes:

To prevent damage to Ni-MH batteries, never charge them in an area where the temperature is above 113°F (45°C) or below 40°F (4°C).

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Uniden BC125AT owner manual Installing Non-Rechargeable Batteries, Installing Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries