Charging The Battery Pack; D Charging Information; D Charging Note - Icom ID-31A PLUS Advanced Manual

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BATTERY CHARGING

Charging the battery pack

NOTE:
• Prior to using the transceiver for the fi rst time, the
battery pack must be fully charged for optimum
life and operation�
• BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver while
charging with the supplied battery charger�
Otherwise the battery pack will not charge�
L While charging, the charging icon
" " sequentially displays 11 level steps of
"Charging����"
L The icon disappears when the battery pack is
completely charged�

D Charging information

• When using the optional CP-12L, CP-19R, or
OPC-254L, the battery pack can be charged with the
power ON�
L To connect, see the illustration below.
L While charging, the icon display changes, as shown
below�
" "→" "→"
• The BP-273 battery case has no charging capability
or socket�
NOTE: BE SURE to attach the battery pack before
connecting the DC cable
Approximate charging time
• BP-271: 6 hours
• BP-272: 9 hours
BC-167S*
CP-12L
To [DC IN]
CP-19R
Turn OFF* 2
OPC-254L
"→" "
1
← To an AC outlet
↑
To a cigarette
lighter socket
(12 V DC)
↓
To a 12 V DC
power source
↓
Black: _
White: +

D Charging note

• Turn OFF the transceiver when using the
BC-167S�
• To protect the battery pack, it cannot be fully
charged when not using the optional BC-202
desktop charger
• DO NOT charge the fully charged battery pack�
This may cause a shorter battery life�
* 1 The shape is different, depending on the version.
* 2 When using the BC-167S, turn OFF the transceiver.
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