User's Manual

Battery Information
4-16 Basic Operation
Removing the
Batteries
To remove the batteries, open the battery compartment door and push from the
opening at the back of the compartment to pop the batteries out. Transceiver
settings (ECG leadset type, SpO
2
mode, volume, etc.) are retained indefinitely
when the batteries are removed.
If you remove good batteries to turn off the transceiver, keep them together as a
set for later re-use so that both batteries will have the same level of power
remaining.
Batteries should be removed when the transceiver is not in use or is being stored.
Important—DO NOT “STORE” BATTERIES BY LEAVING THEM IN THE
INCORRECT POLARITY POSITION IN THE TRANSCEIVER.
Be careful not to short circuit the batteries. Batteries can get hot when shorted.
Short circuits are caused when a piece of metal touches both the positive and
negative terminals simultaneously. More than a momentary short circuit will
generally reduce the battery life. In case of a short circuit, discard both batteries
in a pair, or just the shorted one if the batteries are new.
Disposal of
Batteries
When disposing of batteries, follow local laws for proper disposal. Dispose of
batteries in approved containers. If local regulations require you to recycle
batteries, recycle batteries in accordance with those regulations.
Checking
the Battery
Power Level
When the Check button is pressed, the battery gauge on the transceiver indicates
the battery power level. It is reliable only when specified batteries (i.e., AA 1.5V
Alkaline) are used. The battery gauge is also displayed in the Patient Sector at
the Information Center (if configured) to enable you to closely monitor battery
status, for example, after a change of shift.
To check the power level:
Step Action
1Press the
Check button to determine the level (see Battery Levels
following).