Step 2: Power Your Scanner; From A Wall Outlet; Through Your Vehicle's Ignition - Radio Shack PRO-2096 User Manual

The Basics

step 2: power your scanner

You can power your scanner from a wall outlet, through your
vehicle's ignition, or from your vehicle's cigarette lighter.

from a wall outlet

1. Connect the tip of the supplied AC adapter to the DC
13.8V jack at the rear of your scanner.
2. Plug the AC adapter into your wall outlet.
You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 13.8V
Note Note
DC and delivers at least 600mA. Its center tip must be set
to positive and its plug must fi t the scanner's DC 13.8V jack.
Using an adapter that does not meet these specifi cations
could damage the scanner or the adapter.
To prevent electric shock, do not use the AC adapter's
Warning! Warning!
polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or
other outlet unless you can fully insert the blades to
prevent blade exposure.

through your vehicle's ignition

1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of
your vehicle's battery.
2. Ground the black wire of the
supplied DC power cord to your
vehicle's chassis.
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