7
Getting Started
Charging the batteries
Insert the small plug on the end of the mains adaptor into the
Power-in connection jack at the back of the desktop charger.
Plug the mains adaptor into a 240V AC, 50Hz main socket with the
switch on the socket set to OFF.
a. Switch ON the main socket.
b. Place the radio in the charge cradle in an upright position
The Charge LED indicators will light up.
It takes about 10 hours to fully charge the batteries if they are
completely run down.
New batteries take up to 14 hours to
fully charged.
Important
Read these Safety Warnings before you charge the
batteries.
When placing the radio in the charger,
use only the power
supplies listed in the user instructions supplied with the unit.
Don’t try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Make sure the battery compartment cover is securely
locked in place
when you are charging the batteries.
Dispose of used batteries safely and in a way that will not
harm the environment-
never try to burn them or put them
anywhere, they could get burnt or punctured.
Don’t leave dead batteries in your radio.
They might leak if you do.
Switched Mains Power Outlet
