Motorola MU24CVST Owners Manual - Page 8

GETTING STARTED Batteries To Install/Remove Batteries The Ni-Cad battery ships uncharged, it must be fully charged for 16 hours before use (first charge only). It is recommended that only Motorola batteries and chargers are used with the radio. The Ni-Cad rechargeable battery pack will provide approximately 8 hours of operation for your radio with normal use (5% sending messages, 5% receiving messages and 90% in standby mode). Low Battery Alert When the battery is low, the radio will beep: • 3 to 4 seconds after turning power on • Every 10 minutes in standby mode • After release of the Push-To-Talk button Recharge the battery pack immediately to avoid interrupted use. Note: Radio must be OFF before installing/ removing battery. 1. Push back both battery cover latches until you see the orange tabs. 2. Slide battery cover down and lift to remove. Fig. D To replace/install battery, insert the battery pack with arrows pointing towards the top of the radio. Fig. E 3. Replace battery cover and lock latches. 4. To remove battery, remove cover, turn the radio over and tap the battery end of the radio against the palm of your hand. The battery will drop into your hand. Fig. F Note: Do not remove the plastic wrap from the battery pack. This will permanently damage the battery. Note: Remove battery pack before storing your radio for extended periods. Batteries may corrode over time if left in radio and can cause permanent damage to your radio. FIG. D 6 FIG. E FIG. F