Vtech Text & Chat Walkie-Talkies User Manual - Page 6

Getting Started * Your Text & Chat Walkie-Talkies™ will achieve the maximum operating range when communicating in flat open areas with no trees or buildings to obstruct the signal. Under these ideal conditions, you may achieve range up to a one mile radius. The following conditions tend to reduce the range. • One or both walkie-talkies are being used indoors. • There are large obstructions such as buildings, trees, vehicles, hills, etc. between radios. • The batteries are running low. GETTING STARTED Battery Installation • Make sure the unit is turned OFF. • Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit. • Remove the battery cover and install 3 "AA" size batteries as illustrated. • Replace the battery cover. BATTERY NOTICE • The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance. • Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. • Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged (if removable). • Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision (if removable). • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium). • Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. • Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. • Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy. • The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. • The toy is not to be connected to more than the recommended number of power supplies. • Do not dispose of batteries in fire. 6