Realistic PRO-43 - GETTING STARTED; Powering the Scanner

PREPARATION
POWER SOURCES
You can power your scanner from any of the following three
sources:
• Internal Batteries
• A standard AC outlet (using an optional AC adapter)
• Your vehicle’s battery (using an optional DC adapter)
Using Batteries
You can operate your scanner from six AA batteries. For
longest operation and best performance, we recommend al¬
kaline batteries (Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552). Or you can
use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (Cat. No. 23-
125).
Warnings. The scanner has a built-in circuit that recharges
nickel-cadmium batteries inside the scanner. However, you
must never use this circuit when you install non-recharge-
able batteries in the scanner. Be sure to read "Important In¬
formation about the External Power Jacks" and "Charqina
Nickel-Cadmium Batteries."
When the batteries are low, the display flashes and beeps
sound. When this happens, replace all six batteries im¬
mediately (or recharge the nickel-cadmium batteries).
1. Remove the battery compart¬
ment cover by pressing down
on the arrow and sliding the
cover in the direction of the
arrow.
2. Remove the battery holder
from the battery compartment
and remove any old batteries.
Then install six AA batteries in
the holder, as indicated by the
polarity markings (+ and -) on
the battery holder.
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