White's Spectra V3i Owner's Manual page 9

Using the Standard Battery Holder
inside of the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment door and secure the two latches on the bottom of the case.
Hook the front (nearest the door) of each latch fi rst, and then snap down the rear (furthest from the door).
NiMH Rechargeable Battery
instrument, this loss will be more signifi cant. It is recommended that the battery be removed from the Spectra during periods
of storage. It is not advisable to store rechargeable batteries for long periods of time without use (six + months). If extended
storage is necessary, store with a charge (charged). If possible, recharge at least once every six months of non-use.
• Do not discharge the battery in devices other than your metal detector. Unnecessary discharging and/or an
absolute discharge will reduce battery life and may damage the battery. Unlike older rechargeable battery designs, the
rechargeable battery provided with your Spectra can be recharged at any time. Regardless of whether or not it already has a
partial charge, memory will not occur.
• White's has provided the leading edge NiMH rechargeable battery technology with your Spectra. Disregard advice
that confl icts with the above recommendations. Care for batteries provided by other manufacturers, or with other White's
models, may vary.
• Do not combine (use) any other battery, or any other battery charger, not specifi cally designed to work with this
system.
• The NiMH battery provided with your Spectra may be subject to recycling laws in your area. It is the right thing to
do and is often legally required. If, perhaps many years in the future, you are uncertain as to where to return a White's NiMH
batteries for recycling, please return it to the place of purchase or any White's Electronics Inc. address circling "the recycling"
(trash can) portion of the label.
• Slide open the battery holder lid (decal side of battery holder) by applying
gentle upward pressure on the single large tab of the door so that it unlocks. Slide the
door away from the battery box exposing the cell positions.
• Remove any old cells from the holder. Note the "+" and "-" positions of each
cell and the "+" and "-" for each position marked inside the cell tray. Install new "AA"
cells noting carefully the correct (+) and (-) positions. If any of the cells are installed
incorrectly, battery life will be signifi cantly reduced and/or the Spectra may require
service by an Authorized Service Center.
• Slide the door closed so that it snaps securely.
• Insert the battery holder into the detector so that the decal is facing down, with
the single larger battery holder door tab and metal contact points facing toward the
• A rechargeable NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery (Orange Decal) is
provided with your Spectra. This battery can be recharged hundreds of times. Full
charge can be achieved anytime during the discharge cycle (a non-memory system).
The provided "Smart Charger" and "Charging Cradle/Stand" sense the type of
charge the battery needs and automatically adjust the charge cycle. From fully low
this system provides a full charge in as little as 3-4 hours. A full charge will last ten
to twelve hours of normal use. Battery life will vary with temperature, the number of
targets found, and the exact settings used. Six hours is not unusual for extreme high
performance settings, or for batteries that have experienced extensive use.
• The battery will lose its charge during storage. If stored inserted in your
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