Batteries - Radio Shack PRO-651 User Manual

Batteries

Two battery holders are included with your PRO-
651, a black battery holder for non-rechargeable
alkaline batteries and a yellow battery holder for
rechargeable NiMH or NiCAD batteries.
1. Slide open the battery compartment cover.
Rechargeable
Battery Holder
2. Place 4 AA batteries into the correct battery
holder matching polarity symbols (+ / –):
• Black – Alkaline (non-rechargeable)
• Yellow – Rechargeable Ni-MH or Ni-Cd
3. Place the battery holder into the battery
compartment.The battery holder fits only one
way. Do not force it.
4. Replace the cover.
Warning: Never install non-rechargeable batteries
in the yellow rechargeable battery holder. Non-
rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you
try to recharge them.
Recycle Rechargeable Batteries
Recycle your old rechargeable batteries at one of
the many collection sites in the U.S. and Canada. To
find the site nearest you, visit www.call2recycle.org
or call toll-free 1-877-2-RECYCLE..
Alkaline
Battery Holder
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Battery Notes:
• Always dispose of old batteries promptly and
properly. Do not bury or burn them.
• 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.
Doing so can damage the batteries, causing
chemical leaks, fire, or explosions.
• Do not overcharge batteries. Overcharging
shortens battery life.
• When the internal battery charge circuit is active,
the battery icon briefly flashes approximately
once every second.
• The battery charge indicator does not provide
positive indication that the batteries are actually
being charged. Batteries will only charge in the
yellow battery holder.
• Rechargeable batteries last longer and deliver
more power if you let them fully discharge once
a month. To do this, use the scanner until the
battery icon flashes.
• The battery icon appears when battery power
is low. As a second warning, the battery icon
flashes and the scanner beeps every 30 seconds.
• 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.
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