Radio Shack 21-1840 - Manual (Page 4)

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2. Set the switch inside the compartment to ALKA-
LINE (for alkaline batteries) or Ni-Cd (for
rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries).
Caution: Do not use alkaline batteries with the
switch set to
Ni-Cd .
3. Install the batteries, matching the polarity sym-
bols (+ and –) inside the compartment.
4. Replace the cover.
Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries, different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or recharge-
able), or rechargeable batteries of different capaci-
ties.
The radio’s range decreases as the battery power
decreases. To ensure maximum range, keep fresh
batteries in the radio.
When the TX/LO BATT (Transmit/Low Battery) indi-
cator flashes when you are not holding down
PTT or
pressing CALL , replace the batteries.
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