Use and Care Manual

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English
Battery Capacity Maintenance
1. Charge the NiMH batteries once every 3 months when
not in use. After longer lapse, the start of charging in
radio is delayed and can take up to five minutes.
2. Before placing the radio in storage, remove the battery.
3. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent
damage to your radio.
4. Store the NiMH batteries in 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 conveniently
charge your NiMH battery pack.
1. Power OFF your radio before you start charging.
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 is fully charged in 11 hours.
4. The battery meter bar scrolls when the battery is
charging.
Note:
• When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not
charge the NiMH battery pack until the battery
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.
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip
1. Attach the belt clip to the belt clip slot at the back of the
radio until the clip clicks in place.
2. Attach the belt clip to pocket or belt strap until the clip
clicks in place.
To Remove
1. Pull the release tab on top of the belt clip to release the
latch.
2. Push the belt clip with the other hand towards the top of
radio.
Turning your Radio On and Off
1. To turn your radio ON, turn the rotary knob clockwise.
2. In the ON position, the radio chirps and briefly shows all
feature icons available on the radio.
3. The display screen then shows the current channel, code
and all features that are enabled. The radio is now in
Two-Way mode.
4. To turn your radio OFF, turn the rotary knob
counterclockwise.
Setting the Volume
From any mode, to increase volume is by turning
the rotary knob clockwise. To decrease volume, turn
the rotary knob counterclockwise.
Note: DO NOT hold the radio close to your ear. If the
volume is set to an uncomfortable level, it
could hurt your ear.