Kenwood TK-3131 Instruction Manual - Page 11

INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERIES In place of the battery pack, you can use 3 AA batteries. Use high quality alkaline batteries to enjoy longer periods of battery life. Average battery life using low power: 8 hours Average battery life using high power: 4 hours • Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time. 1 Remove the battery cover from the rear of the transceiver by sliding it back and pulling it away from the transceiver body. 2 Install or remove 3 AA batteries. • Be sure to match the battery polarities with those marked in the transceiver casing. 3 Align the battery cover tabs with the slots on the transceiver, then firmly slide the cover into place. Note: x Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types. x When you do not use the transceiver for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the transceiver. 5