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CHARGING BATTERY PACK
Charging Precaution
ThesuppliedbatterypackofDB-5isahigh-performanceLi-ionbatterywith7.4V
standard voltage, 1400 mAhhigh capacityin a verycompact package. Under
normaluse,thebatterypackmaybeusedforapproximately500chargecycles
and more, after which operating time maybe expected to decrease. If you have
anoldbatterypackwhichisdisplayingcapacitywhichhasbecomediminished,
youshouldreplacethepackwithanewone.PleaseusePolmardesignatedbat-
tery; other batteries can cause explosion and hurt people.
•Pleasedo not short-circuitthe battery terminals orexpose of in re.Do not
disassemble the battery unauthorized.
•Chargethebatterybetweentemperature0°Cand45°C.Thebatterycannotbe
normally charged beyond this temperature range.
•Pleasetumoffthetransceiverwhenyouchargeit.Transmittingwiththetrans-
ceiver in charge will affect its normal charge.
•Do not unplug the Power Adapter or battery when it is charged.
•Ifthebatterypacklastsshortlyevenitisfullofpower,itshowsthatthebattery
isdepleted,pleasechangethebatterypack.
•Please do not charge when the battery or the radio is wet. Please dry it with a
cloth before charging to avoid any danger.
Warning:whentheconductivemetalssuchasjewellery,keyordecorativechains
touchthebatteryterminals,allthebatteriesarelikelytocausedam-
agetotheitemsorpersonalinjury.Theseconductivemetalsmayform
a short circuit and generates much heat. Do deal with any battery
carefully, especiallywhen put itinto pocket, wallet or othermetallic
containers.