Charging The Battery Pack; Charging With A Usb Cable; Battery Icon; Charging Time - Icom IC-705 Basic Manual

Charging the battery pack

NOTE: Prior to using the transceiver for
the first time, the battery pack must be fully
charged for optimum life and operation.
LTo charge the battery pack while the transceiver
is ON, set the following item to "ON" (default).
» SET > Function > Charging (Power ON)
TIP: Keep the battery terminals clean. It's a
good idea to occasionally clean them.
To charge the battery pack that is attached to
the transceiver:
• Connect a power source with a USB cable
(User supplied).
• Connect a DC power supply with the supplied
DC power cable.
LSee Section 13 for details.
To charge the battery pack that is not attached
the transceiver, use the optional rapid charger.
LSee the Advanced Manual for details.
DCharging with a USB cable
You can charge the battery pack with a USB cable.
NOTE:
• You may not be able to charge:
- Depending on your USB cable or power adapter.
- When using a USB hub, or connected to a low output USB port.
• Charging time may differ, depending on the USB port.
• To use a mobile device or a PC as an external power source, set the following item to "ON" (default).
» SET > Function > USB Power Input (Phone, Tablet, PC)
Power adapter or
external battery
(User supplied)
PC,
Mobile device
USB cable
To a USB port
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DBattery icon
Icon Battery status
The battery is being charged.
The battery has sufficient charge.
The battery is exhausted to some extent.
The battery is nearing exhaustion.
Blinking The battery is almost fully exhausted.
When a DC power supply (13.8 V DC) is
connected, the battery is not being charged
No icon because:
• The battery is completely charged.
• "Charging (Power ON)" is set to "OFF."
LWhen the transceiver's display is OFF, the
charging indicator lights orange while charging.
DCharging time
A DC power
A USB cable
supply
Approximately Approximately
2.3 hours* 3.2 hours*
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* 1 The transceiver is OFF while charging.
* 2 When using a 2 A output USB port and a cable
that is compatible with the rapid charging.
To the [microUSB] port
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INITIAL SETUP
BC-202IP2
(Optional)
Approximately
* 2 hours
1 2
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