Pro-60 (200-0309) Power Sources Faxback Doc. # 15352 You can power your scanner from any of the following: Internal batteries (not supplied) Standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter [273-1665]) Your vehicle's battery (using an optional DC auto adapter [270-1560]) Using Internal Battery Power You can power your scanner from six AA batteries (not supplied). For the longest battery life, we recommend alkaline batteries (such as Cat. No. 23-552). Or, you can use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (such as Cat. No. 23-125). 1. If the scanner is on, turn VOLUME OFF/MAX counterclockwise to turn it off. 2. Press down OPEN on the center of the battery compartment cover and slide the cover off in the direction of the arrow. 3. Remove the battery holder from the battery compartment. 4. Install six fresh batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked on the battery holder and inside the battery compartment. CAUTION: Never mix rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries. Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic circuits. 5. Replace the battery holder in the compartment. NOTE: The battery holder fits only one way in the compartment. 6. Replace the battery compartment cover. When the batteries are low, the display flashes and the scanner beeps. When this happens, replace all six non-rechargeable batteries or recharge all six rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (see "Charging Nickel- Cadmium Batteries"). Important Information about the External Power Jacks The PWR jack lets you connect an external AC or DC adapter to operate the scanner. Connecting an adapter to the PWR jack disconnects the internal batteries. NOTE: You can use the PWR jack when either chargeable or non-rechargeable batteries are installed. The CHG jack lets you connect an external AC or DC adapter to operate the scanner. When you connect an adapter to the CHG jack, the internal batteries remain connected and get recharged. WARNING: Never use the CHG jack when non-chargeable batteries are installed. If you try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries, they could get very hot and might explode or leak acid. CHARGING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES The scanner has a built-in charging circuit that lets you recharge nickel- cadmium batteries while they are in the scanner. To recharge the batteries while they are in the scanner, simply connect an AC or DC adapter into the scanner's CHG jack (see "Using Standard AC Power" or "Using Vehicle Battery Power"). Charging Tips It takes about 10 to 18 hours to recharge batteries that are fully discharged. You can operate the scanner while recharging nickel-cadmium batteries, but the charging time is lengthened. Nickel-cadmium batteries last longer and deliver more power if you regularly let them fully discharge. To do this, simply use the scanner until the low battery indicator appears on the display. Then fully charge the batteries. IMPORTANT: This product is capable of using rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. At the end of the batteries' useful life, they must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be available are: municipal curb-side collection, drop-off boxes at retailers, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs. Using Standard AC Power You can power your scanner from a standard AC outlet using an optional AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1665 (not supplied). WARNING: Do not use an AC adapter's polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. CAUTIONS: The recommended AC adapter supplies 9 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Also, its center tip is set to negative and its plug properly fits the scanner's PWR and CHR jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter. Be sure you connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to a standard AC outlet. Then disconnect the adapter from the AC outlet before you disconnect it from the scanner. 1. Plug the adapter's barrel plug into PWR. NOTE: If you installed rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries in the scanner, remove the cap from the CHG jack and connect the AC adapter to the jack. This powers the scanner and recharges the batteries at the same time (see "Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries"). 2. Connect the adapter's power module to a standard AC outlet. Using Vehicle Battery Power You can power your scanner from your vehicle's battery power using an optional DC auto adapter, such as Cat. No. 270-1560 (not supplied). CAUTIONS: The scanner is designed to work in a vehicle that has a 12-volt DC, negative-ground electrical system. If you are not sure about your vehicle, check with your vehicle's dealer. The recommended DC auto adapter supplies 9 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Also, its center tip is set to negative and its plug properly fits the scanner's PWR and CHR jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter. To protect your vehicle's electrical system, be sure you connect the adapter to the scanner before you connect it to the cigarette-lighter socket. Then disconnect the adapter from the cigarette-socket before you disconnect it from the scanner. 1. Set the adapter's voltage switch to 9V. 2. Connect the adapter's orange barrel plug to the adapter's cable with the tip set to - (negative). 3. Plug the adapter's barrel plug into PWR. NOTE: If you installed rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries in the scanner, remove the cap from the CHG jack and connect the DC auto adapter to the jack. This powers the scanner and recharges the batteries at the same time (see "Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries"). 4. Plug the other end of the adapter into your vehicle's cigarette- lighter socket. NOTE: If the scanner does not operate properly with a DC auto adapter connected to your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket, you might need to unplug the adapter and clean the socket to remove ashes and other debris. (LB/all-05/24/95)