Installing the Batteries
Each radio can either use a NiMH rechargeable battery pack
or three units of AA Alkaline Battery, and beeps when the
batteries are low.
1. Make sure your radio is turned off.
2. To remove the battery compartment door, press the tab at
the bottom of the compartment door.
3. For NiMH battery pack, insert the battery pack with the
and
signs facing you. Observe polarity.
For AA Alkaline batteries, insert the batteries. Observe
polarity.
4. Close the battery compartment door.
Radio Battery Meter
The number of bars (0–3) on the Radio Battery icon shown
indicates the charge remaining in the battery. When the radio
battery meter shows one segment left, the radio chirps
periodically or after releasing the PTT button (Low Battery
Alert).
Battery Capacity Maintenance
1. Charge the NiMH batteries once every three months
when not in use.
2. For storage purposes, remove the battery from the radio.
3. Store the NiMH batteries in a temperature between -20
°C to 35 °C and in low humidity. Avoid damp conditions
and corrosive materials.
Using the Micro-USB Charger
The micro-USB charger allows you to charge your NiMH
battery pack.
1. Power off your radio before start charging.
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2. Plug the micro-USB cable into the micro-USB charging
port on your radio. Connect the other end of the micro-
USB charger to wall power outlet.
3. An empty battery will be fully charged in 8 hours.
4. The battery meter bar will scroll when the battery is
charging.
Note: It is recommended to power off your radio while charging.
However, if power is on while charging, you may not be able to
transmit a message if the battery is completely empty. Allow time
for the battery to charge to one bar before attempting to transmit a
message.
When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge
the NiMH battery pack until the temperature acclimates (usually
about 20 minutes).
For optimal battery life, remove the radio from the charger within
16 hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.
Turning your Radio On and Off
Press and hold the Power button to turn the radio on or off.
1. In the on position, the radio chirps and briefly shows all
feature icons available on the radio.
2. The display screen then shows the current channel, code,
and all features that are enabled.
Setting the Volume
From Standby Mode, press on either
current value. Press
or
setting.
1. Press
to increase the speaker volume.
2. Press
to decrease the speaker volume.
Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to
an uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear. Adjust '0' to
mute the speaker.
or
to show the
again to adjust the volume