Troubleshooting - Motorola PMTN4087 User Manual

Note: Even though new batteries might prematurely indicate a full
charge (steady green LED), charge the battery for 14 to
16 hours prior to initial use for best performance. Batteries
charge best at room temperature.

Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting, always observe the color of the LED:
Table 3: LED Indications of Battery/Charger Status
LED Color
No LED indication
Blinking red
Steady red
Blinking green
Battery/Charger Status
Battery is inserted incorrectly.
• Check that the radio with battery, or the
battery alone, is inserted correctly.
• Check that the transformer is plugged into
an appropriate AC outlet, and that the
transformer cable is plugged securely into
the charger.
Battery is unchargeable or not making
proper contact.
• Check that the battery is a Motorola
authorized battery listed in Table 1. Other
batteries may not charge.
• Unplug the charger from the AC outlet,
and use a clean dry cloth to clean the
metal charging contacts of the battery and
charger. Plug the charger back into the
AC outlet, and place the battery back into
the charger pocket. If the LED indicator
continues to blink red, replace the battery.
Battery is in rapid-charge mode.
The Rapid charging phase is complete, and
the battery is charged to 90% or greater
capacity.
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