Realistic PRO-50 - Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

Notes:
• If you have installed rechargeable nickel-cadmium batter¬
ies in the scanner, you can connect the DC adapter to the
CHG jack. This powers the scanner and recharges the
batteries at the same time. See “Charging Nickel-Cad¬
mium Batteries” and the warning there.
• 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 ashes and other debris.
CHARGING NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERIES
The scanner has a built-in charging circuit that lets you re¬
charge nickel-cadmium batteries while they are in the scan¬
ner. To recharge the batteries, simply connect an AC
adapter or a DC adapter to the scanner’s CHG jack.
Warning: Do not connect either adapter to the scanner’s
CHG jack if you have installed non-rechargeable batteries
(standard, extra-life, or alkaline). Non-rechargeable batteries
become hot and can even explode if you try to recharge
them.
It takes about 10 to 18 hours to recharge batteries that are
fully discharged. You can operate the scanner while recharg¬
ing nickel-cadmium batteries, but the charging time is
lengthened.
Charging Tip: Nickel-cadmium batteries last longer and de¬
liver more power if you occasionally let them fully discharge.
To do this, simply use the scanner until the low battery indi¬
cator appears on the display. Then fully charge the batteries.