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RADIO OVERVIEW
BATTERY INFORMATION
Charging Your Battery
This radio is powered by a nickel-metal hydride 
(NiMH) rechargeable battery. Charge the 
battery before use to ensure optimum capacity 
and performance. The battery was designed 
specifically to be used with a Motorola charger. 
Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead 
to battery damage and void the battery 
warranty.
Note: When charging a battery attached to a 
radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full 
charge.
The battery should be at about 77°F (25°C) 
(room temperature), whenever possible. 
Charging a cold battery (below 50° F [10°C]) 
may result in leakage of electrolyte and 
ultimately in failure of the battery. Charging a 
hot battery (above 95°F [35°C]) results in 
reduced discharge capacity, affecting the 
performance of the radio. Motorola rapid-rate 
battery chargers contain a temperature-
sensing circuit to ensure that batteries are 
charged within the temperature limits stated 
above.
If a battery is new, or its charge level is very 
low, you will need to charge it before you can 
use it. 
Note: Batteries are shipped uncharged from 
the factory. Always charge a new 
battery 14 to 16 hours before initial 
use.
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