Power Sources - Radio Shack PRO-60 User Manual

using your scanner.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired
operation.
You can power your scanner from any of the following:
Internal batteries (not supplied)
Standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter [273-1665])
Your vehicle's battery (using an optional DC auto adapter [270-1560])
Using Internal Battery Power
You can power your scanner from six AA batteries (not supplied).
longest battery life, we recommend alkaline batteries (such as Cat. No.
23-552). Or, you can use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (such as
Cat. No. 23-125).
1. If the scanner is on, turn VOLUME OFF/MAX counterclockwise to turn it
off.
2. Press down OPEN on the center of the battery compartment cover and
slide the cover off in the direction of the arrow.
3. Remove the battery holder from the battery compartment.
4. Install six fresh batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols
(+ and -) marked on the battery holder and inside the battery
compartment.
CAUTION: Never mix rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
remove old or weak batteries.
can destroy electronic circuits.
5. Replace the battery holder in the compartment.
NOTE: The battery holder fits only one way in the compartment.
6. Replace the battery compartment cover.
When the batteries are low, the display flashes and the scanner beeps.
When this happens, replace all six non-rechargeable batteries or recharge
all six rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (see "Charging Nickel-
Cadmium Batteries").
Important Information about the External Power Jacks
The PWR jack lets you connect an external AC or DC adapter to operate the
scanner. Connecting an adapter to the PWR jack disconnects the internal

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