Radio Shack 20-106 User Manual

Also see for PRO-106: User guide Firmware upgrade guide Service manual Quick start guide

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18Scanner Setup19Scanner SetupWarning: Never install non-rechargeablebatteries in the yellow rechargeable batteryholder. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot orexplode if you try to recharge them.Setting Battery TypeBy default, your new scanner is configured to usestandard alkaline batteries. Specifying the propertype of battery is necessary for proper operationof the low battery detection feature, and alsoenables the charge circuit if you are usingrechargeable batteries.To change the battery type:1. Press PGM.2. Press F3 (GLOB, the Global Menu softkey).3. Press T until the middle line of the displayshows Battery: Alkaline.4. Press W or X to select the battery typeinstalled in the radio. Use Alkaline forstandard alkaline batteries, Ni-Cd for nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries, and Ni-MHfor nickel-metal hydride rechargeablebatteries.5. Press F1 (the SAVE softkey) to save yourbattery settings.Charging Batteries1. Install rechargeable batteries using the yellowbattery holder and set the correct batterytype.2. Connect an external power source to thePWR DC 9V jack. The average chargingtimes are listed below.Battery Current Charge TimeNi-MH 1600 mAh 16 hoursNi-Cd 600 mAh 6 hoursNi-Cd 850 mAh 8 hoursRecharging Notes:• Do not overcharge batteries. Overchargingshortens battery life.• Using the scanner while charging will increasecharge time.• Your scanner provides an indication whenthe internal battery charge circuit is active.The battery icon briefly flashes approximatelyonce every second.• The battery charge indicator does not providepositive indication that the batteries are actuallybeing charged. Batteries will not charge unlessthe yellow battery holder is used.• Rechargeable batteries last longer anddeliver more power if you let them fullydischarge once a month. To do this, use thescanner until the battery icon flashes.Battery Notes:• The battery icon appears when battery poweris low. As a second warning, the batteryicon flashes and the scanner beeps every 30seconds.• Each battery holder fits only one way. Do notforce it.• Do not allow any metal objects such as keyrings, necklaces, etc. to touch the (+) and (–)terminals when the battery holder containsbatteries. Do not carry or store the batteryholder with metal objects.