Using Rechargeable Batteries - Radio Shack TRC-239 Owner's Manual

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When the TX/BATT indicator lights steadily or the
TRC-239 stops operating properly, replace the bat-
teries.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and
properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the TRC-239 with
internal batteries for several months, remove the bat-
teries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy
electronic parts.

Using Rechargeable Batteries

Rechargeable batteries come fully discharged. Be-
fore you use them for the first time, you must charge
them. You can charge the batteries while they are in
the battery compartment using a battery charger,
such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-349 (not supplied).
Or you can use an optional external battery charger
(not supplied).
Warning: Do not try to charge non-rechargeable bat-
teries. They might get very hot and they could ex-
plode.
Follow these steps to charge nickel-cadmium or
nickel-metal hydride batteries in the TRC-239's bat-
tery compartment.
1. Rotate upward until it clicks.
VOLUME
2. Set the battery charger's Ni-Cd/Ni-MH selector
switch to the appropriate position.
3. Insert the charger's barrel plug into the TRC-
239's jack.
POWER
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