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BATTERY CHARGING
■ Regular charging
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the
transceiver OFF while charging.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
0°C to +35°C; +32°F to +95°F
• Use the wall charger* (BC-110AR/DR) only. NEVER use an-
other manufactures’ charger.
* Not supplied with some versions.
• An optional cable CP-19R (for 12 V cigarette lighter socket)
can be used instead of the AC adapters of the above charg-
ers.
DBattery indicators
The battery indicators blink while charging but do not indicate
the power condition.
“CHG_F” appears when the charging is completed. Discon-
nect the wall charger in this case.
q Attach the battery pack to the transceiver.
w Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF.
e Connect the AC adapter* (BC-110D/DR) as shown below.
* Not supplied with some versions.
r Remove any cables from the [DC11V] jack.
• Charging period: 15 hours (w/BP-217)
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BATTERY CHARGING