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Setup
w WARNING: Never install alkaline batteries with the battery
type selector switch set to Ni-MH. Alkaline batteries can get hot or
explode if you try to recharge them.
b Battery Notes:
• Youcanusescannerwhilechargingbatteries,butitisnot
recommended. The charging current decreases and charging
takes longer.
• Donotover-chargerechargeablebatteries.Overcharging
shortens battery life.
• Alowbatterywarningsoundsevery30secondswhenthe
batteries are nearly depleted.
• Disposeofbatteriespromptlyandproperly.Donotburnorbury
them.
• Useonlyfreshbatteriesoftherequiredsizeandtype.
• Donotmixoldandnewbatteries,differenttypesofbatteries
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.
• Discontinueuseofanybatterythatexhibitsleakage,swelling,or
abnormal generation of heat.
• Ifyoudonotplantousethescannerforamonthorlonger,
remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can
damage electronic parts.
Using AC/DC Power
TopowerthescannerfromACorDC(poweredbycaradapter)
power,youneedanoptionalACorDCadapter(notsupplied).
1. MakesurethebatterytypeselectorissettoALKforalkaline
batteriesorNi-MHforrechargeablebatteries.
2. PlugthebarrelplugofyourACorDCadapterintothePWRjack
andtheotherendintoyourACsocketorDCcaradaptersocket.