Battery Case (Bp-263); Battery Information; Battery Charging - Icom ic-U80 Instruction Manual

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BATTERY CHARGING

■ Battery case (BP-263)

When using the BP-263 battery case, 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 the battery terminals clean. It's a good idea to
clean the 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 BP-263 battery case is attached, the
battery protection function must be turned OFF in the Ini-
tial Set mode (p. 49).
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Be careful! The negative ter-
minals of the battery case pro-
trude from the body, so pay at-
tention 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," and the operating
time is calculated under the following conditions;
TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90
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* 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 or 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 indication
The battery icons, " ," appears when a battery pack or
case is attached to the transceiver.
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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—*
1400 mAh 14.5 hrs.
1900 mAh (min.)
17.5 hrs.
2000 mAh (typ.)
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