Yaesu VX-8GR Operating Manual

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VX-8GR OPERATING MANUAL 9INSTALLATION OF FNB-101LI BATTERY PACKThe FNB-101LI is a high-performance Lithium-Ion battery providing high capacity in avery compact package. Under normal use, the FNB-101LI may be used for approxi-mately 300 charge cycles, after which operating time may be expected to decrease. An oldbattery pack, which is displaying diminished capacity should be replaced with a new one. To install the FNB-101LI Battery Pack, carefully mate thebattery’s three alignment tabs with their corresponding align-ment slots on the transceiver bottom case, then gently pressthe top side of the Battery Pack until it locks in place with a“click”. To remove the Battery Pack, turn the transceiver off andremove any protective cases. Press the Battery Pack Re-lease Knobs downward to unlock the latch, then removethe Battery Pack from the transceiver.The VX-8GR battery must be correctly installed, tomaintain the waterproof integrity.INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIESIf the battery has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connect-ing the NC-86B/C Battery Charger, as shown in the illustration, to the EXT DC jack. Ifonly 12 ~ 16 Volt DC power is available, the optional E-DC-5B DC Adapter (with itscigarette lighter plug) or E-DC-6 DC Cable may also be used for charging the battery, asshown in the illustration.While the battery is being charged, the display will indicate “CHARGING” and the “A”indicator will glow red. The S-meter will deflect according to the charging status. Whencharging is finished, the display will change to indicate “COMPLETE” and the “A” indica-tor will glow green.INSTALLREMOVEBATTERY PACK RELEASE KNOBE-DC-5BNC-86 E-DC-6