Traxxas 6509 TQi 2.4GHz - Manual (Page 5)

TQ i RADIO SYSTEM • 5
Installing Batteries in the TQi Docking Base (Model #6507 Only)
Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment is
located in the base of the transmitter.
1. Remove the battery
compartment door by
pressing the tab and
sliding the door open.
2. Remove the battery
holder. Install the
batteries in the battery
holder. Correct orientation is
indicated in the battery holder. Make sure
the battery holder is plugged into the transmitter.
3. Reinstall the battery door and snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the “ON” LED for
a solid green light. Note: Switching the transmitter
on with your mobile device installed will
automatically launch the Traxxas Link application.
If the status LED flashes red, the transmitter batteries may be weak,
discharged or possibly installed incorrectly. Replace with new or freshly
charged batteries. The power indicator light does not indicate the
charge level of the battery pack installed in the model. If the Traxxas Link
application is installed and running, there is a battery level icon
(see image below) on the main menu bar that will give you an indication
of the charge level of the transmitter batteries.
Note: The Docking Base will charge your mobile
device as long as the transmitter is turned on.
This feature may be switched off by accessing the Preferences screen
in the Traxxas Link application.
TQi Docking Base Battery Charging Jack
The Docking Base incorporates a standard
charging jack for use with optional Traxxas
rechargeable NiMH battery pack (#3037) and
wall charger (#6545)(each sold separately).
Note: The charger and charging jack will not
charge rechargeable AA batteries installed in
the standard 4-cell AA battery holder supplied with the TQi.
Only use
the charger and charging jack with the #3037 Traxxas NiMH battery.
Optional #3037 Traxxas NiMH battery installation
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA batteries. Use new alkaline batteries.
Do not use rechargeable AA cells to power the TQi transmitter, as they
will not provide sufficient voltage for optimum transmitter performance.
The #3037 Traxxas 5-cell rechargeable battery pack can be used in place
of 4 AA alkaline cells. The #3037 battery has the same voltage (6 volts) as
four alkaline cells.
Caution: Discontinue running your model at the first sign of weak
batteries (flashing red light on the transmitter) to avoid losing control.
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