Monitor Key Mon; Second Function Key F; Dc Supply And Charging Socket 8-18 V Dc, Center Contact; Dc Battery Type Selector - Albrecht AE 86 H Mode D'emploi

Monitor key MON

While pressing and holding monitor key MON, the speaker is turned on (squelch is opened),
everything can be heard, the actual squelch setting is disregarded.
To exit monitor mode, release MON

Second Function key F

Second key functions (printed above the keys) can be activated by pressing the F key first and then
the desired key. The first (main) function of each key is printed on the key. After pressing the F
button, FC appears in the display. Press the second function key (this is always printed above or
below a button) as long as you can see FC activated on the display. Some second functions need a
long button pressing!

DC Supply and charging socket 8-18 V DC, center contact = +

Allows for using external DC wall charger, supply adapter or cigarette lighter cable. The supply
voltage has a wide range from 8 to 18 Volts. Charging current and internal supply voltage inside the
scanner is automatically regulated.
A suitable typical 230 V power adapter can be 9 Volt / min. 300 mA., a cigarette lighter cable for 12 V
allows direct connection (center pin = +)
Full charging time is about 12 hours for 3 x AA NiMH cells inserted.

DC battery type selector

On the left side inside the battery compartment you will find the selector switch with AL (= Alkaline)
and MH (= NiMH rechargeable batteries) positions. In case of NiMH cells are used, please switch the
battery selector to NiMH.
The external DC socket works only in NiMH position. If you use the scanner only with external power
for longer time period, we recommend to take out the NiMH batteries.
For safety reasons, the external DC socket is disconnected in Alkaline Battery switch position,
because Alkaline batteries are not allowed to be charged and can leak or even explode if you should
try to charge such batteries.

Attaching the Belt Clip

To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Slide the
belt clip into the hanger piece on the back of the scanner. To remove, slide up the belt clip pulling the
lock pinch at the middle of the belt clip.

Important Notes about rechargeable and not rechargeable batteries:

You can use all types of AA size batteries in the scanner. Standard batteries, available in any shop,
are Alkaline types, have different capacity and life time depending of the price category of these
batteries. Such batteries are not rechargeable and can create a risk, if you should try to charge them.
Rechargeable batteries are offered in most cases as NiMH batteries with a capacity between 1000
mAh and even up to about 2500 mAh. Such batteries can be charged in external charging devices or
inside the scanner via suitable charging cable from 12 V or via AC adapter from 230 V.
There are also rechargeable Alkaline-Manganese batteries on the market. These batteries need a
special charger (only chargers recommended by the battery manufacturers can be used) and cannot
be charged inside the scanner.

Before inserting Alkaline or rechargeable batteries:

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Make sure that the power is off
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Remove the belt clip- if attached
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Open the battery compartment (slide down the battery compartment cover)
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Install three batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -)
marked inside.
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Bring the battery switch in the correct position
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Never mix old and new batteries or NiMH and Alkaline batteries together
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Use only fresh enough batteries, and remove empty batteries immediately from the scanner,
otherwise they can leak and destroy the scanner.