Using The Type-C Charger; Battery Maintenance; Prolonging The Life Of Your Battery - Baofeng BF-17H Series User Manual

The charger and battery are fitted with matching notches so that you can charge your battery on its own! Practical if you
have two batteries. That way you can charge one battery while still using your radio.
Radio should be turned OFF during charge cycle.

2.5 Using the Type-C Charger

The Type-C charger is a handy port that allows you to conveniently charge your Li-on battery pack.
(1) Make sure your radio is turned OFF.
(2) Plug the Type-C cable into the Type-C charging port on your battery. Connect the other end of the Type-C charger to wall
power outlet.
(3) An empty battery will be fully charged in 6 hours.
(4) The battery meter on LCD will move to indicate the battery is charging.

2.6 Battery Maintenance

The battery for your radio comes uncharged from the factory; please let it charge for at least four to five hours before you
start using your radio.
• Use only batteries approved by the original manufacturer.
• Never attempt to disassemble your battery pack.
• Do not expose your batteries to fire or intense heat
• Dispose of batteries in accordance with local recycling regulations. Batteries do not belong in your trashcan!

2.7 Prolonging the life of your battery

• Only charge batteries in normal room temperatures.
• When charging a battery attached to the radio, turn the radio off for a faster charge.
• Do not unplug the power to the charger or remove the battery and/or radio before it's finished charging.
• Never charge a wet battery.
• Batteries wear out over time. If you notice a considerably shorter operating time with your radio, please consider
purchasing a new battery.
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