Battery Notes; External Power; Turning On The Scanner; Setting The Volume - Radio Shack PRO-137 Manual

Battery Notes

• When battery power is low, BATTERY Symbol
flashes and the scanner beeps every 15
seconds. When battery power is depleted,
the scanner turns itself off.
• Rechargeable batteries last longer and
deliver more power if you let them fully
discharge once a month. To do this, use the
scanner until BATTERY Symbol flashes.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size
and recommended type. Do not mix old and
new batteries, different types (alkaline or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.
• Remove old or weak batteries. If you will not
use the scanner with batteries for a month,
remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.
• Always dispose of old batteries promptly and
properly. Do not bury or burn them.
The EPA certified RBRC© Battery Recycling
Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery indicates RadioShack voluntarily
participates in an industry program to collect
and recycle these batteries at the end of their
useful life, when taken out of service in the United
States or Canada. The RBRC program provides
a convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd
batteries into the trash or the municipal waste
stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please
call 1-800-THE-SHACK
(1-800-843-7422) for information on Ni-Cd battery
recycling and disposal band/restrictions in your
area. RadioShack's involvement in this program is
part of the company's commitment to preserving
our environment and conserving our natural
resources.
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External Power

You can power your scanner using a 6V, 800mA
AC/DC adapter (not supplied).
To use an external power source:
1. Always connect the adapter (not supplied) to
the scanner first.
2. Plug the adapter into the power source.
3. To disconnect, unplug the adapter from the
power source first.
Warning: Do not connect a charging adapter to
the scanner if non-rechargeable batteries (such as
alkaline batteries) are installed in the scanner and
the switch is set to Ni-MH, or if you are unsure of
the switch's position. Non-rechargeable batteries will
get hot and can explode if you try to recharge them.
Caution: You must use a Class 2 power source
that supplies 6V DC and delivers at least 800mA.
Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug
must fit the scanner's DC 6V 800mA jack. Using
an adapter that does not meet these specifications
could damage the scanner or the adapter.

Turning on the Scanner

Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected,
then press and hold
scanner turns on.

Setting the Volume

1. Push the SEL/VOL/SQL knob.
2. Rotate the knob to select the volume level
from 0 to 15.

Setting the Squelch

1. Press Func, then push the SEL/VOL/SQL knob.
2. Rotate the knob to select the squelch level
from 0 to 15.
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