Operation Manual

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■ Supplied battery charger
ï Charging connections
Do not charge batteries other than the BP-252.
q
Attach the BC-173 to a flat surface, such as a desk, if desired.
w Connect the AC adapter as shown below.
e I
nsert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into
the charger.
• The charge indicator lights orange.
• The charge indicator blinks orange (or orange/green alter-
nately) when the protector is activated.
r Charge the battery pack approx. 10 hours, depending on
the remaining power condition.
• The charge indicator lights green when charging is completed.
Charge indicator
lights orange when
the battery pack
(with/without the
transceiver) is
inserted.
BC-173
Supplied
screws
Battery pack
Transceiver
AC adapter*
Turn power OFF
■ Optional battery case
When you would like to use the optional AAA(LR03) size
battery case (BP-251), install the batteries as illustrated
below. Be sure to observe the correct polarity.
CAUTION:
• W
hen installing batteries, make sure they are all the
same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new
and old batteries together.
•
Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean
battery terminals once a week.
• W
hen using the optional battery case, output power
level is 2 W (at high).
NOTE: The transceiver can sink when the optional battery
case is attached. (Depends on the weight of the installed
batteries.)
NOTE: The battery
charger, BC-173,
has a c hargin g
timer. The timer
stops the charging
process after 14
hours (approx.).
* This illustration
is described with
the BC-147SA.