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Using AC Power
To power the scanner from AC power, you need an AC adapter.
Caution: You must use an AC adapter that supplies 9 volts with the
center tip set to negative. It must deliver at least 300 miliiamps, and its
plug must property fit the scanner’s POWER jade Using an adapter that
does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the
adapter.
Plug the adapter's barrel plug into the scanner’s power jack. Then
plug the adapter's power module into a standard AC outlet.
When you finish using the AC adapter, disconnect it from the AC outlet
first. Then disconnect it from the scanner.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
To power the scanner from your vehicle's battery power, you need a
DC adapter.
Cautions:
• You must use a DC adapter that supplies 9 volts with the center
tip set to negative. It must deliver at least 300 miliiamps, and its
plug must property fit the scanner's POWER jack. Using an
adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage
the scanner or the adapter.
• Your vehicle must have a 12-volt DC, negative-ground electrical
system.
• To protect your vehide’s electrical system, be sure the adapter is
connected to the cigarette-lighter socket only when it is also con¬
nected to the scanner.
Follow these steps to use vehicle battery power.
1. Connect the adapter’s barrel plug to the adapter’s cable with the
tip set to - (negative).
2. Set the adapter to supply 9 volt6.
3. Insert the barrel plug into the scanner's POWER jack.
4. Plug the other end of the adapter into your vehicle's cigarette-
lighter socket.
Note: If the scanner does not operate properly when you use a DC
adapter, unplug the adapter from the lighter socket and clean the
socket to remove ash and other debris. Also, check the vehicle’s and
DC adapter’s fuses.
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