16Basic OperationPreparationAttaching a Hand StrapIf you attach a hand strap to the transceiver, its string which is inserted in and securedto the strap hole of the transceiver must have a diameter of 1 mm.* The hand strap is not an accessory.1 Remove the battery pack.2 Attach the hand strap.CautionsUse a hand strap which can withstand the weight of the transceiver. Ifyou use a hand strap which is not strong enough, the hand strap canbreak and the transceiver fall down, causing injury, breakage and othertroubles.How to Use the Battery Case (FBA-39) OptionalThe optional battery case (FBA-39) allows three (size) AA Alkaline batteries to be usedfor the power supply.TipsWhen the battery case (FBA-39) is used, you can select a power output level from:Low Power (L1): 0.1WLow Power (L2): Approximately 0.8WNote that Low Power (L3) and High Power are not available.1 Open the cover.Lift up the lower right corner indicated by the hand pointer inthe illustration.2 Put alkaline batteries in the battery case.Caution Use three alkaline batteries. Pay attention to polarities (+ and–) of the alkaline batteries.3 Close the cover.Push the four corners of the cover firmly to close it tightly.Tips• When the battery charge is low, _ lights on the LCD. When thebatteries are almost exhausted, _ blinks on the LCD.Cautions Manganese batteries cannot be used. Rechargeable AA batteriescannot be used, either. Do not mix new and old batteries. The service life of new batteriesmay decrease. If you do not use the transceiver for a long period, remove thebatteries from the battery case. If the terminal or electrode of the battery case is dirty, the transceivercan malfunction due to poor contact, resulting in overheating orexplosion. If the terminal or electrode gets dirty, clean it using a drycloth or cotton swab.
