User's Manual

20-527 Owner’s Manual Draft
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“Resetting/Initializing the Scanner” on Page XX.
• You must change rechargeable batteries before you use them the first time. See “Charging
Rechargeable Batteries” on Page XX.
Using Batteries
You can power the scanner with four AA batteries (not supplied). For the longest operation and best
performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, available at your local RadioShack store.
You can use either the supplied non-rechargeable battery holder (black), or the supplied rechargeable
battery holder (yellow). If you use the rechargeable battery holder, we recommend RadioShack
nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries.
You must charge rechargeable batteries before you use them the first time. See “Charging Rechargeable
Batteries” on Page XX.
WARNING: Never install non-rechargeable batteries in the rechargeable yellow battery holder.
Non-Rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them.
CAUTIONS:
• The battery holder fits only one way. Do not force it.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (alkaline or rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
• If you do not plan to use the scanner with batteries for a month of longer, remove the batteries.
Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Follow these steps to install the batteries.
1. Press in on the battery compartment cover on the back of the scanner and slide the cover down to
remove it.
2. Pull the battery holder out of the battery compartment.
3. If you are using non-rechargeable batteries, place them into the black holder, as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and -) marked on the holder.
If you are using rechargeable batteries, place them into the yellow holder as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and -) marked on the holder.
4. Place the battery holder into the battery compartment.
5. Replace the cover.
When battery power is low, Low battery! appears and the scanner beeps continuously. When battery
power is depleted, the scanner turns itself off. Replace all four non-rechargeable batteries, or recharge