User's Manual

20-523 Owner’s Manual
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You can use either the supplied non-rechargeable black battery holder, or the supplied rechargeable yellow
battery holder. If you use the rechargeable battery holder, we recommend RadoShack nickel-metal hydride
batteries.
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.
Note: You must charge rechargeable batteries before you use them the first time. See “Charging
Rechargeable Batteries” on Page XX.
Follow these steps to install the batteries.
1. Press down on the battery compartment cover on the back of the scanner and slide the cover in the
direction of the arrow to remove it.
2. Pull out and slide 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. Or, if you are using rechargeable batteries, place them into the
yellow holder as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and-) marked on the holder.
Cautions:
. 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.
4. Place the battery holder into the battery compartment.
Add illust
Caution: The battery holder fits only one way. Do not force it.
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 the
rechargeable batteries. See “Charging Rechargeable Batteries.”
Warning: Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not bury or burn them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the scanner with batteries for a month or longer, remove the batteries.
Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Charging Rechargeable Batteries