PRO-63 Programmable Scanner
(200-0561) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 39379

CONNECTING THE FLEXIBLE ANTENNA

1. Hold the antenna so it stands straight up.

2. Slip the slots in the antenna's connector over the tabs on the ANT
jack on top of the scanner.

3. Press down and turn the antenna's base clockwise until it locks into
place.

Note: Instead of the supplied flexible antenna, you can connect a mobile
or base-station antenna (not supplied) to your scanner.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

You can power your scanner with six AA batteries. For the longest
operation and best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as
Cat. No. 23-552. Or, you can use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries
(Cat. No. 23-125).

Note: You can also power your scanner from either standard AC power (using
an optional AC adapter) or vehicle battery power (using an optional
DC cigarette lighter adapter).

Follow these steps to install or replace batteries.

1. If the scanner is on, turn VOLUME OFF/MAX fully counterclockwise
until it clicks to turn it off.

2. While pressing and holding down the battery compartment cover on the
bottom of the scanner, slide the cover in the direction of the arrow
to remove it.

3. Remove the battery holder from the battery compartment.

4. Remove any old batteries from the battery holder.

Cautions:

* Always dispose of old non-rechargeable batteries promptly and properly.
Do not bury or burn them.

* Never leave dead or weak batteries in the battery holder.

* Never mix rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.

5. Insert six batteries in the battery holder as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and -) marked on the battery holder and inside
the battery compartment.

6. Replace the battery holder in the battery compartment.

Caution: The battery holder fits only one way inside the battery
compartment. Do not force it.

7. Replace the battery compartment cover.

If BATT flashes on the display and the scanner beeps, immediately replace
all six non-rechargeable batteries, or recharge all six rechargeable
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.

Important Information About the PWR and CHG Jacks

There are two external jacks on the left side of the scanner - PWR and
CHG. It is important that you understand the purpose of each jack before
you connect any adapter to the scanner.

The PWR jack powers the scanner and disconnects the internal batteries.
You can use this jack with either an AC adapter or DC cigarette lighter
adapter, regardless of the type of batteries you installed.

The CHG jack powers the scanner and also charges the internal batteries.
The CHG jack is covered by a plastic plug. Use the CHG jack only when
rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries are installed.

Warning: Never use the CHG jack with non-rechargeable batteries
installed. If you try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries,
they become very hot and could explode.

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 charge the batteries,
simply connect an AC or DC adapter to the scanner's CHG jack.

Warning: Do not connect either adapter to the scanner's CHG jack if you
installed non-rechargeable batteries (standard, extra-life, or
alkaline). Non-rechargeable batteries become hot and can explode
if you try to recharge them.

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.

Cautions:

* Do not overcharge nickel-cadmium batteries.

* To prevent damaging nickel-cadmium batteries, never charge them in an
area where the temperature is above 90 F or below 40 F.

Note: Nickel-cadmium batteries last longer and deliver more power if you
occasionally let them fully discharge. To do this, simply use the
scanner until BATT flashes on the scanner's display and the scanner
beeps. Then fully charge the batteries.

RESETTING THE SCANNER

If the scanner's display locks up or does not work properly after you
connect a power source, you might need to reset the scanner.

Caution: This procedure clears all the information you programmed into
the scanner. Use this procedure only when you are sure your
scanner is not working properly.

1. If the scanner is on, turn VOLUME OFF/MAX counterclockwise until it
clicks to turn it off.

2. While you press and hold down the BAND/• and 0 keys, turn on the
scanner.

3. After 2 seconds, release BAND/ú and 0.

USING THE BELT CLIP

You can use the belt clip attached to the back of the scanner for hands-
free carrying when you are on the go. Simply slide the belt clip over your
belt or waistband.

(km-08/26/1997)