Uniden BC125AT Two-Way Radio User Manual


 
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Installing Non-Rechargeable Batteries
1. Make sure the power is turned o.
2. Slide the battery compartment cover o.
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 o.
2. Slide the battery compartment cover o.
3. Use a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen to set the
battery selection switch inside the compartment to Ni-MH
for 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).