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GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INFORMATION
Charging the Battery
If a battery is new or its charge level is very
low, you need to charge it before use.
Note: Batteries are shipped uncharged from
the factory. Always charge a new battery
14 to 16 hours before initial use,
regardless of the status indicated by the
charger.
To charge the battery, place the battery, with or
without the radio, in the charger. The charger
LED indicates the charging progress:
LED Color
Battery/Charger Status
No LED indication
Battery inserted incorrectly.
Single green flash
Successful charger power-up.
Flashing red*
Battery is not chargeable or
not making proper contact.
Steady red
Battery in rapid-charge mode.
LED Color
Battery/Charger Status
Flashing yellow
Battery in charger, not in
rapid-charge mode but waiting to
be charged.
†
Battery 90% (or more)
Flashing green
charged.
Steady green
Battery fully charged.
* Remove the battery from the charger. Clean the
battery contacts with isopropyl alcohol applied to
a soft cloth. Place the battery back in the charger.
If the LED indicator continues to flash red,
replace the battery.
† A standard battery may require one hour to
charge to 90%.
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