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Using the Belt Clip
You can use the belt clip attached to the back of the
scanner for hands-free carrying when you are on the
go. Slide the belt clip over your belt or waistband. To
remove the belt clip, gently lift up the retaining catch at
the top of the belt clip from the back of radio and slide
the clip upward.
Powering Your Scanner
Using Batteries
Your scanner has a built-in charging circuit to maintain
peak performance of your Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
or Nickel Cadmium (Ni-CD) rechargeable batteries (not
supplied) while they are in the scanner.
For the best performance, use alkaline batteries. For
rechargeable battery holder, we recommend nickel-metal
hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. You must charge rechargeable
batteries before you use them the first time.
When battery power is low
B
appears and the
scanner beeps continuously.
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Place four AA batteries (not supplied) into one of
the battery holders as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and –). For non-rechargeable batteries,
use the black holder; for rechargeable batteries,
use the yellow holder.
RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY HOLDER
ALKALINE
BATTERY HOLDER
POWERING SCANNER