Batteries - Omega 8500 Owner's Manual

BATTERIES

The detector requires a single 9-volt ALKALINE battery (battery not
included).
Do not use ordinary zinc carbon batteries.
Do not use "Heavy Duty" batteries.
Rechargeable batteries can also be used. If you wish to use rechargeable
batteries, we recommend using a Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery.
The battery compartment is located on the back side of the housing.
Slide the battery door to the side and remove it to expose the battery
compartment.
Expect 20 to 25 hours of life from a 9-volt alkaline battery, longer if using
B TTERY LIFE
headphones. Rechargeable batteries provide about 8 hours of usage per
charge. Backlight use decreases battery life with significant drain at maximum
brightness.
You may notice the speaker volume drop while one battery segment is
SPE KER VOLUME ND B TTERY CH RGE
illuminated. With one segment flashing, low speaker volume will be very
apparent.
The remaining battery life is proportional to the percentage of the battery icon
B TTERY INDIC TOR
illuminated.
After the battery indicator begins flashing, expect the detector to shut off within
10 minutes.
Alkaline batteries may be disposed of in a normal waste receptacle or
B TTERY DISPOS L & RECYCLING
recycled. Non-Alkaline batteries should be recycled. In the state of California
all battery types must be recycled. Please refer to local municipalities for
detailed disposal and recycling requirements.
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