Chapter 2: Preparing Your Radio For Use; Charging The Battery; Attaching The Battery - Motorola APX 8000XE User Manual

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Chapter 2: Preparing Your Radio for Use

Chapter 2
Preparing Your Radio for Use
This section provides simple instructions to prepare your radio for use.
2.1

Charging the Battery

Prerequisites:
WARNING: To avoid a possible explosion:
• Do not replace the battery in any area labeled hazardous atmosphere.
• Do not discard batteries in a fire.
When and where to use:Motorola Solutions-approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged.
Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to ensure optimum capacity and
performance. For a list of Motorola Solutions-authorized batteries and chargers available for use with
your radio, see Accessories on page
NOTICE: When charging a battery attached to a radio, the radio must be turned off.
Procedure:
To charge the battery, place the battery (with or without the radio) in a Motorola Solutions-
approved charger.
The LED on the charger indicates the charging progress, see the Charger User Guide.
2.2

Attaching the Battery

If your radio is preprogrammed with volatile-key retention, the encryption keys are retained for
approximately 30 seconds after battery removal. Check with your dealer or system administrator for
more information.
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