Battery Case (Bp-263); Battery Information; Battery Charging - Icom IC-G80 Instruction Manual

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BATTERY CHARGING

■ Battery case (BP-263)

When using the battery case (BP-263), install 6 × AA (LR6)
size alkaline batteries, as described below.
q Remove the battery case, if it is attached. (p. 2)
w Install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries.
• Install only alkaline batteries.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.
e Attach the battery case. (p. 2)
CAUTION:
• When installing batteries, make sure they are all the
same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and
old batteries together.
• Keep battery terminals clean. It's a good idea to clean
battery terminals once a week.
• Never incinerate used battery cells, since the internal
battery gas may cause them to rupture.
• Never expose a detached battery case to water. If the bat-
tery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using it.
• Never use batteries whose insulated covering is damaged.
NOTE: When the battery case is attached, the Battery Pro-
tection function must be turned OFF in the Initial Set mode
(p. 38).
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Be careful! The negative termi-
nals of the battery case protrude
from the body, so pay attention
not to injure your fingers when
inserting the batteries.

■ Battery information

D Battery life
Battery pack/case Voltage
Battery case for
BP-263
AA (LR6) × 6 alkaline
BP-264
7.2 V
BP-265 7.4 V
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* When the Power Save function is set to "P–S.At" (p. 37) and the
operating time is calculated under the following conditions;
TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90
* 2 The average operating life depends on the alkaline cells used.
Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a small current
still flows in the transceiver. Remove the battery pack/case
when it won't be used for a long time. Otherwise, the battery
pack or the batteries in the case will become exhausted.
D Battery icon
Icon Battery condition
The battery has ample capacity.
The battery is nearing exhaustion.
Charging the battery pack, or replacing the batteries
in the case is necessary.
Capacity Battery life*
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13.5 hrs.
1400 mAh
(approx.)
1900 mAh (min.) 18.5 hrs.
2000 mAh (typ.) (approx.)
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