Section One: Basic Operating Instructions - Saitek SmartCharger Instruction Manual

finished charging a 1.2V Ni-Cd/Ni-MH battery.
Energy symbol: The Energy symbol has five bars which light
up according to the particular charging process underway. Also,
when you press ANALYZE, the bars will light up according to the
percentage of battery energy left.
k. 9V Charging LED: Flashes while a 9V battery is being
recharged and remains continuously lit once the battery is
recharged.
8. PROTECTIVE LID: Close the lid after you have inserted a battery to
start the charging process. Keep the lid closed and firmly clipped
during recharging.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of this super-fast battery
recharger! With Saitek's SmartCharger, you not only save money
by recharging Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries over and over again, but will
also be helping to conserve the environment and your valuable
time! Saitek's super-fast charger has a built-in, precision micro-
processor that accurately monitors the charging process, plus a
host of other advanced technologies to ensure optimum, super-fast
charging in the shortest possible time! There's the Intelligent
Discharge System (IDS) which automatically discharges and
conditions batteries to a suitable level before recharging, and the
unique Soft-Start Charging function which prevents the generation
of damaging heat, helping to extend your battery's life by up to six
times. The SmartCharger is also equipped with a number of state-
of-the-art technologies for safe and speedy charging of Ni-Cd/Ni-
MH batteries. What's more, it's so simple to use. Just insert the
batteries and close the lid. The SmartCharger will do the rest!
SECTION ONE: BASIC OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Batteries Out, Power On
Make sure there are no batteries in the
SmartCharger before you begin. Then plug the
adapter jack into the adapter socket of the
SmartCharger and plug the AC-DC adapter into
a wall outlet. The SmartCharger will perform a
short self test. The Loading symbol will flash to indicate that the
SmartCharger is ready to use.
Important: Inspect your batteries carefully before
attempting to recharge them. Do not insert batteries that are
Cd/Ni-MH type batteries only.
1.2 Inserting the Batteries
Insert up to two prismatic batteries or up
to four AAA, AA, C, or D batteries into the slots,
matching the "+" sign on the battery with the
batteries inserted must be of the same type and
capacity. Then close the lid (the SmartCharger
will not begin charging until the lid is closed).
The Loading symbol will disappear and the SmartCharger will
begin analyzing the batteries. The Battery Analyzer symbol will
cycle during this time and the outline of the Energy symbol will light
up. If the battery is found to be unsuitable for recharging, the Bad
Battery symbol will appear, and you should remove the battery.
Warning: Inserting batteries of a different size, brand,
capacity or type may lead to overcharging or a reduction in
the battery's maximum capacity. Make sure that the batteries
inserted are of the same size, brand, type, and capacity. The