■ Battery attachmentq Attach the BP-217 Li-Ion battery pack or optional BP-216battery case.• Be sure to observe the correct direction.• Charge Li-Ion battery pack before use.w Lock the latch.D Operating periodsThe operating periods with BP-217 are:50 MHz Approx. 6 hr.144 MHz Approx. 5 hr.440 MHz Approx. 5 hr.at high power, Tx : Rx : Standby = 1:1:8■ Battery cautionsNEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gasmay cause an explosion.NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery packbecomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it tothe transceiver.NEVER short terminals of the battery pack. Also, current mayflow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing bat-tery packs in handbags, etc.If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even afterbeing charged, completely discharge it by leaving the powerON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If thebattery pack still does not retain a charge (or very little), anew battery pack must be purchased.Use Icom battery packs, chargers and cables only. The use ofnon-Icom products may impair transceiver performance andinvalidate the warranty.Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current stillflows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or case fromthe transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise,the battery pack or installed batteries will become exhausted.Battery pack orbattery caseLatchqw3 BATTERY CHARGING13