First Things First - RCA RP-6198 User Manual

F T
IRST HINGS
There are basically two ways to
power your scanner - by batteries or
adapters. However, you can use
different types of batteries and
different kinds of adapters, so pay
close attention to the procedures and
precautions written below for the
method you choose.
U A
SING DAPTERS
This scanner is equiped with two jacks
- POWER and CHARGE. When an
adapter is connected to the POWER
jack and an AC outlet, power from
the batteries is disconnected.
When an adapter is connected to the
CHARGE jack, this jack will provide
power for the scanner while
recharging the batteries.
AC P
OWER
To use the AC adapter provided,
simply insert the plug into the
POWER jack at the side of your
scanner and the pronged module into
a standard AC outlet.
DC A
DAPTER
If you plan to operate the scanner in
your vehicle, you may choose to
power it using a DC adapter and the
socket of the cigarette lighter. Check
to make sure the socket is attached to
a 12-volt, negative-ground electrical
system.
4
F
IRST
Connect and disconnect with the
scanner same as an AC adapter.
• The adapter's voltage switch must
• Never leave the adapter plugged
• If the scanner does not properly
B
ATTERIES
It takes six batteries to operate your
scanner. Alkaline batteries offer the
best results, but it is possible to use
nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries.
To install batteries:
1. Slide the battery door in the
2. Insert six AA batteries as shown in
3. Replace the battery door.
be set on 9V.
into the lighter when it isn't
attached to the scanner. Always
disconnect the adapter from the
lighter first, then the scanner.
operate while trying to use a DC
adapter, simply unplug the adapter
from the lighter socket and clean
the socket.
direction of the arrow.
the diagram.