Baofeng UV-5R Documentation

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The (Chinese) Radio Documentation Project4 Initial setupDo not use any form of glue to fix the screws on the battery clip. The solvents inthe glue may cause damage to the battery casing.BatteryBefore attaching or removing the battery make sure your radio is turned off by turningthe power/volume knob all the way counter-clockwise.InstallationMake sure the battery is aligned in parallel with the radio body with the lower edge ofthe battery about 1-2cm below the edge of the radio.Once aligned with the guide-rails, slide the battery upward until you hear a click as thebattery locks in place.RemovalTo remove the battery, press the battery release above the battery pack (see Figure 2.1,“Baofeng UV-5R, overview”), as you slide the battery downward.Charging and battery maintenanceFor optimum battery efficiency, cycle the battery at least three times before regularuse.A cycle consists of fully charging the battery (about five hours charge time with astandard battery) and then fully depleting it before charging it again.ChargingFollow these steps to hook up and use the charger:1. Plug the DC connector of the power adaptor into the charger base.2. Plug the AC connector of the power adaptor into a mains wall socket.3. Place the radio in the charging slot on the charger.4. Make sure the radio is making contact with the charger. When the the red LEDcomes on steady, your radio is charging.5. The radio is fully charged once the charger's green status LED goes steady. Pleaseremove the radio at that time to avoid over-charging your battery.