Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. If you do not plan to use the scanner with batteries for a month or longer, remove the batteries. See “Charging Rechargeable Batteries”.Īlways dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Non-rechargeable batteries, or recharge the rechargeable batteries. When battery power is depleted, the scanner turns itself off. When battery power is low, Low battery! appears and the scanner beeps continuously. Place the battery holder into the battery compartment. If you are using rechargeable batteries, place them into the yellow holder as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked on the holder.Ĥ. If you are using non-rechargeable batteries, place them into the black holder, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked on the holder. Pull the battery holder out of the battery compartment.ģ. Press in on the battery compartment cover on the back of the scanner and slide the cover down to remove it.Ģ.
Batteries can leakĬhemicals that can destroy electronic parts.įollow these steps to install the batteries.ġ. If you do not plan to use the scanner with batteries for a
Batteries can leakĬhemicals that destroy electronic circuits.ĭo not mix old and new batteries, different types ofīatteries (alkaline or rechargeable), or rechargeable Use only fresh batteries of the required size andĪlways remove old or weak batteries. Non-Rechargeableīatteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge Never install non-rechargeable batteries in the Recommend RadioShack nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. If you use the rechargeable battery holder, we You can use either the supplied non-rechargeable battery holder (black), or the supplied rechargeable battery holder (yellow). For the longest operation and best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, available at your local RadioShack store. You can power the scanner with four AA batteries (not supplied). You must charge rechargeable batteries before you use them the first time. If the scanner stops working properly after connecting it to power, try resetting it. See “Using Batteries” and “Charging Rechargeable Batteries”.
If you install the rechargeable battery holder, you can operate the scanner and recharge the rechargeable batteries at the same time.